30 QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK YOUR NANNY BEFORE THEY START WORKING FOR YOU
1. Are you CPR certified?_____
2. Are you first aid certified?_____
3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony, or is there anything that will pop up on a background check that you want to explain ahead of time?
4. It is unacceptable to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on a job as it can impair your ability to care for my children do you consent that you will not be under the influence before or during the time you are caring for my child?
5. How long have you worked with children?_____yrs
6. Why do you want a job babysitting/nannying? (Should be related to loving to care for kids, wanting to be a teacher, coach etc.)
4. It is unacceptable to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on a job as it can impair your ability to care for my children do you consent that you will not be under the influence before or during the time you are caring for my child?
5. How long have you worked with children?_____yrs
6. Why do you want a job babysitting/nannying? (Should be related to loving to care for kids, wanting to be a teacher, coach etc.)
7. Why do you enjoy working with children?
8. Have you babysat previously? Do you regularly work/volunteer with kids? If so, please describe your experience.
9. Have you received any specialized training for child care (such as first aid/CPR, attended a babysitter course, or taken related school courses)?
10. Are your immunizations current? _____
11. Do you have any health restrictions that could affect your ability to babysit? _____
12. What activities will you plan with the children while the parents are away?
For ages 1 and under
8. Have you babysat previously? Do you regularly work/volunteer with kids? If so, please describe your experience.
9. Have you received any specialized training for child care (such as first aid/CPR, attended a babysitter course, or taken related school courses)?
10. Are your immunizations current? _____
11. Do you have any health restrictions that could affect your ability to babysit? _____
12. What activities will you plan with the children while the parents are away?
For ages 1 and under
(should have examples of:)
_____ No small objects
_____ Gross Motor skills (tummy time)
_____ Fine motor skills (grabbing objects, visually following voices/singing)
For ages 1-3
_____ No small objects
_____ Gross Motor skills (tummy time, crawling practice, standing practice, walking practice)
_____ Fine motor skills (opening objects, turning pages in books, throwing balls, self feeding)
For ages 3-5
_____ Gross Motor skills (running jumping, playing catch/soccer)
_____ Fine motor skills (working with paper crafts, writing, building with blocks)
For ages 5 – 10
_____ Gross Motor skills (running jumping, playing catch/soccer)
_____ Fine motor skills (working with paper, wood, and beading crafts, writing, building with blocks, reading, writing, and math practice)
13. What age children do you most enjoy? Least enjoy? Why? Which age group are you most comfortable/experienced with?
14. What is your overall child care philosophy?
15. Do you know how to change a diaper?
Please describe how you would change a diaper step by step.
Wash hands before and after ____
Wipe Front to back______
Wear gloves_________
Never leave child unattended_______
Other_________________________________________
16. What will you do if the kids aren't getting along (or worse, fighting)?
Explain that behavior is inappropriate and divert the child's attention to something new______
_____ Fine motor skills (working with paper, wood, and beading crafts, writing, building with blocks, reading, writing, and math practice)
13. What age children do you most enjoy? Least enjoy? Why? Which age group are you most comfortable/experienced with?
14. What is your overall child care philosophy?
15. Do you know how to change a diaper?
Please describe how you would change a diaper step by step.
Wash hands before and after ____
Wipe Front to back______
Wear gloves_________
Never leave child unattended_______
Other_________________________________________
16. What will you do if the kids aren't getting along (or worse, fighting)?
Explain that behavior is inappropriate and divert the child's attention to something new______
Put the toy in time out for an allotted period of time and revisit the toy later when the children have calmed down _____
17. How will you handle separation anxiety?
17. How will you handle separation anxiety?
Give the child their comfort toy or blanket reassure the child you will keep them safe until their parents return _____
18. What will you do if the child you are caring for child won't mind you or exhibits bad behavior such as biting?
18. What will you do if the child you are caring for child won't mind you or exhibits bad behavior such as biting?
Explain that behavior is inappropriate and divert the child's attention to something new______
Seek/administer medical attention if the bite breaks the skin _____
19. Under what type of situation would you feel it is appropriate to call the parent?
Emergency_______
Unsafe situations ie children will not follow directions and safety could be a
concern__________
20. Are you comfortable being in a home or hotel at night or for an extended period?
21. Do you know how to prepare a simple meal?
22. Do you know how to feed an infant? A toddler?
Bottle
Breast milk wear gloves_____
Never prop a bottle______
Never leave baby unattended_____
Never microwave formula______
Burp baby _______
No air bubbles in bottle_____
Wash hands before and after_____
Toddler
no full grapes____
no large food items_____
never leave a child unattended while eating_____
23. What type of commitment will you provide me that you will babysit and not cancel?
24. What babysitter qualities do you have that should make me want to hire you?
25. What was your worst babysitting experience, and why?
(See how the provider problem solved.)
26. Do you have a list of references? ____
27. My most important concern is my child, once they are asleep I expect that you will clean up any mess you and my child have made that day. Do you consent you are able to do that?
26. Do you have a list of references? ____
27. My most important concern is my child, once they are asleep I expect that you will clean up any mess you and my child have made that day. Do you consent you are able to do that?
28. What are your future goals that I may help you achieve by working with my child?
29. It is a requirement to give a background check to care for my children. Do you consent to having a background check on you?
29. It is a requirement to give a background check to care for my children. Do you consent to having a background check on you?
30. Do you have reliable transportation to get to my house?
I agree the following information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I agree that if any of the information in falsified or violated it could result in loss of this childcare job.
___________________________________________ _______________
Child Care Provider Signature and Printed Name Date
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www.smartsittersco.com
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