Sitter/Nanny Interview Guide for Families
Use these questions to discuss your family’s needs and understand how a caregiver works.
Experience and fit
What ages have you cared for?
What experience do you have with a schedule like ours?
What do you enjoy about working with children?
What experience do you have with a schedule like ours?
What do you enjoy about working with children?
Availability and expectations
What days and hours are you available?
What rate and responsibilities are you looking for?
How do you handle schedule changes or cancellations?
What rate and responsibilities are you looking for?
How do you handle schedule changes or cancellations?
Care and communication
How do you approach meals, naps, playtime, and bedtime?
How do you respond when a child is upset or having a difficult day?
How do you keep parents informed during a shift?
How do you respond when a child is upset or having a difficult day?
How do you keep parents informed during a shift?
Safety and preparation
What first aid or CPR training have you completed, and when?
What would you do if a child became ill or was injured?
Are you comfortable following our written care instructions?
What would you do if a child became ill or was injured?
Are you comfortable following our written care instructions?
References and next steps
May we contact references from families you have worked with?
What information would help you decide whether this is a good fit?
What should we agree on before care begins?
What information would help you decide whether this is a good fit?
What should we agree on before care begins?