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November 2012 Moms
ExcitedMum2B
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Interviewing nannies
ExcitedMum2B
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The daycare situation isn't ideal for us right now, I'm working later and later and can't leave DD there past 5:30. So we are looking into possibly getting a nanny. But don't know what to ask when it comes down to interviewing them. Anyone have experience with this?
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Re: Interviewing nannies
haha.. I just posted something about this, check my other post.
I nannnied as the sole source of income for me and dh... three boys, 2,4,6.. and I got paid $15/hr, but in Cambridge MA. That was not nearly enough. Most nannies got around $20, with paid holidays and health insurance.
My advice is... DO NOT seek out a nanny unless it is part time or you are willing to pay them well. The awesome personal attention of a full time nanny is priceless, but not a bargain. The nanny becomes part of your family, and needs to be treated well. They are not housekeepers, and they are not launderesses.
Obviously I am a little opinionated.
Okay, but per your question...
Ask them about their own family life, and what they liked to do with the other kids they have watched. You will learn a lot about them. Also, ask what they think is most important in a kids day... structure, fun, etc.. you will find out how much they have thought about it, and a qualified nanny has.
Also, offer to pay for them to take a CPR class, if they havent already. Then you will have a load off your mind.
Thanks iggywan. I'm definitely going above board in terms of pay and taxes with whoever we hire. There's a payroll company I've looked into that will handle all that. I actually am not expecting the cooking, cleaning, laundry as part of the job. I just want someone that will take care of DD really well and anything else is just a bonus.
It's hard to know what to ask, because she's still little. But that's a great idea on the CPR class. I still haven't taken one myself so maybe I can schedule one for both of us at the same time. Thanks for the question advice!
This sounds great! Whew. You are one of the families nannies get lucky working for! Sorry for my rant, July 2013 just got me all riled up.
Good Luck! Honestly, most people looking for a nanny job do so because they are qualified and enthusiastic. It is most important that you find them to be someone you find easy to get along with and likeable.
We just hired a nanny. She starts in a couple of weeks. We found her through care.com.
I am nervous about it but I work from home so that gives me more comfort.
We hired a 24 year old who has nannied and worked in the infant rooms at day cares during her college summers. She is very sweet and we think she is going to do a great job.
I was a nanny for several years back in college. A few questions to ask:
1. Who lives with you in your home? (The purpose of this one is to find out if they might have any crazies living with them or anything that could turn into drama that is brought into your house).
2. What is your driving record? (If they're going to be hauling your kid around you need to know about accidents and tickets).
You may also want to visit a local daycare and take a copy of their daily infant sheet. Do this and then make your own version so that the nanny can write down when your baby slept, ate, pooped, etc. I made a book for my families that documented the details of the day so that we could avoid transition problems.
I did clean the houses for the families that I worked for, but it was an extra amount. If I made $20 an hour for childcare, they would add on an extra $100 a week for cleaning. Picking up and straightening messes that I made with the kids is included, but cleaning bathrooms and such should cost extra on your end.
Our first family photo!
I've been looking at care.com, a lot of them seem to be college students. What did you ask her?