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