Interview Questions

To reduce any potential stress in the hiring process, we have developed this in-depth list of the most important interview questions to ask a nanny or babysitter candidate to give you peace of mind - and make you feel confident about hiring the best caregiver for your family.

Before you get to know your nanny candidate better, try to get a solid sense of their relevant experience. A great way to start the conversation is to ask a candidate why they love working with children. This eases you into the more black-and-white experience questions and can often give you a great sense of the candidate’s personality when it comes to working with kids.

Here are some suggestions for interview questions you may want to ask a prospective nanny about the basics:

Start with the basics

1. How long have you been a nanny?

2. What makes you love working with kids?

3. Tell me about your experience with children of my child's age.

4. Have you cared for multiple children at once?

5. What's your schedule like, and how flexible are you?

6. Can you help with child-related tasks around the house?

7. What's your discipline style?

Comfort and flexibility

1. Are you comfortable commuting with kids?

2. Do you drive with kids, and have you done it before?

3. Are you open to caring for additional kids during playdates?

4. How do you prefer to communicate with parents?

5. Can you help with homework or cook for the kids?

6. Are you open to traveling with us?

Personality and interests

1. What do you do when you're not nannying?

2. Do you have any special skills you'd like to teach my kids?

3. Any allergies we should know about?

For infants or babies

1. Tell me about your experience with infants.

2. Have you dealt with babies who struggle with bottles?

3. How do you establish a sleep schedule?

4. Do you have experience with new parents?

5. Can you handle pumping or supplemental feeding?

6. Are you comfortable with our methods?

Handle unexpected situations

1. How have you dealt with emergencies while caring for kids?

2. Tell me about a conflict you've resolved with kids or employers.

3. Have you worked with different parenting styles before?

let the candidate ask questions

1. What kind of position are you ideally looking for?

2. What's important for you in a family or position?

3. Any concerns about our job description?

next steps

After your interview please provide Nashville Nanny Agency with any feedback or questions you have. If you would like to move forward with the candidate we will assist you in scheduling a Working Interview.