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Nanny Questions
How were you referred to this nanny?
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What were the dates of the nanny’s employment with your family?
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What was the nanny’s typical schedule with your family?
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How many children did the nanny care for, and what were their ages when she started working with you?
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Did the nanny assist your child/children with special needs or requirements?
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What were the nanny’s responsibilities on a typical day?
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Did the nanny cook?
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What types of activities did the nanny do with your child/children?
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Was driving your child/children part of the nanny’s responsibilities? If so, how were her driving skills?
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Did the nanny do anything to help around the house? If so, what?
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Did the nanny ever help you with any overnight care? If so, how often?
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Did the nanny travel with your family?
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Did you provide the nanny with specific instructions or a list of duties? Was the nanny successful at working independently?
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What did you find to be this nanny’s strengths?
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How would you describe the nanny’s relationship with your child/children?
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Was the nanny reliable and punctual?
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How were the nanny’s communication skills with adults and children?
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How do you feel about the nanny’s judgment as it relates to safety and general decision-making?
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Can you think of any areas where the nanny could have improved?
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Did you ever talk to the nanny about any concerns? How was she at taking feedback/constructive criticism?
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What was the reason the position ended?
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How would you describe this nanny in a few words?
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Would you recommend this nanny to other families?
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NCS Questions
How were you introduced to her?
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How old was your baby (or twins) when she started?
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What where the dates of her employment?
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Did the children have any special needs or difficulties?
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What was her schedule with your family?
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What were her responsibilities with the baby/babies?
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What did you find to be her strengths?
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How was her reliability, punctuality, and communication?
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Did she keep a log (diaper changes, feedings, sleep patterns, etc.)?
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How was she at being a part of your parenting team?
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How did you feel about her judgment in terms of safety and general decision-making?
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Any areas for improvement?
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How overall, would you describe your family’s experience employing her?
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What was the reason the position ended?
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Would you recommend her to other families?
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Personal Reference Questions
How long have you known her?
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How did you meet her?
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How would you describe her?
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Have you seen her interact with children? In what settings?
What do you feel are her strengths with children? How do children respond to her?
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How is she with reliability?
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Would you recommend her for childcare positions?
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Babysitter Questions
How were you introduced to her?
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When did she start babysitting for your family?
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How many children do you have? How old were they when she started?
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How often does/did she care for your children?
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When she watches your children, what are her responsibilities with them?
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Did she do anything to help around the house? How was she with general cleanliness?
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Has she ever done any driving with your children? If so, how are her driving skills?
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Has she ever watched your children overnight?
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What have you found to be her strengths?
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How is she with reliability?
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How are her communication skills with adults and children?
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How was she at following your instructions?
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How did you feel about her judgment regarding safety and general decision-making?
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Can you think of any areas for improvement?
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When was the last time she watched your children?
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What was the reason she stopped working for you?
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Would you recommend her to other families?
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Is there anything else you would like to add?
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Family Assistant / Miscellaneous Reference
What were the approximate dates of their employment with you?
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What was their position or title?
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What was the reason they left the position?
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Are they eligible for rehire?
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Do you recommend them for Childcare, or Personal/Family Assistant positions?
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Can you comment briefly on their performance?
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What were their job duties?
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