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During the interview process, I found out that my potential
nanny 
Needless to say, after four interviews
27 Questions You Should Ask Every Potential
New Sitter:
1) How many families have you worked for in the past?
2) How old were the other children you cared for?
3) Do you have children of your own?
4) What is your philosophy on discipline and education?
5) What are your beliefs about child rearing?
6) Why do you do this type of work?
7) Why do you like being a sitter (or nanny)?
8) How might you and my child spend a typical day?
9) What types of activities would you engage my child in?
10) What are some activities that you think are important to
include on a daily basis?
11) Can you give me some examples of difficult situations you have
encountered in the past with other children, and how you've
handled them?
12) Can you swim, and if so, are you willing to go in the pool
with the child?
13) What qualifications do you have?
14) Do you have any formal education in childhood development, or
special training in childcare?
15) Do you have CPR and first-aid training?
16) What are three things you enjoy doing the most with
children?
17) How do you approach difficulties over meals, bedtimes, or
sharing with other children?
18) How would you or how do you comfort children?
19) What are some methods you've followed in other households
that you think work well?
20) Would you communicate with me about the things
my child said and did that I missed during the
day?
21) Are you willing to do light chores while children are napping?
If so, which ones?
22) Do you drive?
23) Do you have your own car?
24) Are you willing to work evenings or weekends, if need be?
25) Would you be available to travel with our family on weekend
trips or vacations, if need be?
26)
What is your salary range?
27) Could you recommend families I can call for references?
I hope this helps you in your search for a sitter you can trust. It
has certainly helped me!
Read more: http://www.momlogic.com/2009/09/27_questions_to_help_you_find_the_perfect_sitter.php#ixzz0PsqGj1P1
Luxury, fashion and lifestyle expert Lara Shriftman co-founded Harrison & Shriftman in 1995. The agency specializes in public relations, marketing and events for high-profile luxury brands. In addition to serving as a correspondent for Extra with her own segment, Party Confidential, Lara and partner Elizabeth Harrison have authored four books on entertaining, Fete Accompli , Fete Accompli Workbook, Party Confidential and Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining . www.partyconfidential.com
