What questions should I ask a nanny in an interview?

You will have your own requirements, but browse our suggestions below to make sure you have covered everything

• How many children have you cared for at one time?
• Did your previous employer work?
• Did you give the children medicine?
• How old were the children?
• Have you ever watched the children whilst the parents were away overnight?
• Did the children have any allergies?
• What things do you do with a child first thing in the morning when they wake up?
• What things do you do for a child to prepare them for bed?
• The child won’t eat his lunch, gets up from the table and goes off to play. What do you do?
• The child falls down and cuts his knee and the bleeding is bad. What do you do?
• The child goes out on the road to step in puddles. What do you do?
• The child wants to have a sweet, but isn’t allowed to before dinner. He is crying and crying. What do you do?
• What sort of games do you like to play with children?
• The child wants to have some friends over. What process or action do you take?
• The child wants to go over to a friend’s house. What action do you take?
• Can you read books in English to the children?
• Do you know how to make up formula milk (bottles)?
• Have you had any basic first aid training?

Checking references is a good idea to hear how things worked before.

Other important information, which you should discuss with your nanny:

• Emergency phone number list – how to contact you / your doctor / clinic / hospital
• Be sure to tell the nanny of any allergies and what she should do in the event of an allergic reaction. Make sure she fully understands this.
• Make it clear what action you would like her to take in the event of an emergency. Do not assume your nanny will automatically do what you would want.
• Safety guidelines that she must follow e.g. safety belt / baby seat in car, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, pool gate always to be locked / shut.
• Point out any potential danger areas in your house. e.g. slippery floors
• Guidelines covering how you would like your child to be disciplined, whether a dummy may be used etc.

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