Nanny Interview Questions asked by Parents

Nanny Interview Questions asked by Parents

Here you can find a list of questions that we usually use when interviewing an applicant about her personal lifestyle and her beliefs. We may change our interview process according to our client’s needs. Caring4Children is always here to assist our clients and make easy and fast the process of hiring the best applicant for your needs.

• What three adjectives would your friends use to describe you?

• Are you a morning person? Are you able to start your day early?

• What age children do you prefer to take care of?

• Do you enjoy playing with dogs and are you comfortable with them?

• How do you handle conflict with your boss?

• What is your family background and what did you do in your early years. What drove you to become a nanny?

• Which qualities do you think are important in a nanny?

• What do you like most about being a nanny?

• Do you have any future plans (attending school, moving, having children of your own) that would affect how long you can stay with this job?

• Do you feel that you are organized, efficient, creative, and flexible? Please give examples.

• Do you have any health problems?

• Do you smoke?

• Do you like to cook? Are you comfortable cooking healthy meals to the family?

• What was your last job and why did you leave it?

• What were the two best and worst parts of the job?

• What are the ages of the children you’ve cared for?

• Have you had (or are you willing to get) CPR and First-Aid training?

• What is your opinion about screen time with children?

• Do you feel that a routine is important for children?

• What are your views on discipline?

• Can you help children with school homework?

• Do you speak any other language other than English?

• Do you have your own transportation?

• Do you have any questions or anything you’d like to bring up with me?

Parents, make sure the nannies' answers are according to the life style and personal believes of your family, or if a nanny has a different opinion than what you believe is correct, talk with her, and you may come to a agreement to what is best to your children. Caring4Children will interview all candidates, to make sure your family has a good match according to your needs.