Questions to Ask Your Prospective Harrisburg Nanny

Once you have started your search and are ready to begin interviewing candidates, it can be difficult to know exactly which questions to ask your potential nanny. Utilize this list of sample questions to assist you in the interviewing process.

1. Tell me about your interests and upbringing.

2. Why did you apply to this particular position?

3. Which age range do you feel most comfortable caring for?

4. How many years have you been a nanny?

5. What caused you to decide to become a Harrisburg Nanny?

6. What were your best and worst childcare experiences? Why?

7. Which communication method do you believe works best when conversing with
parents? Would you be willing to leave a daily journal if offered this position?

8. What activities do you typically like to incorporate into the daily schedule?

9. Would you willing to assist with the children’s transportation to and from activities?

10. Do you know any other Harrisburg nannies already?

11. Are you familiar with the area in which we live?

12. Can you explain your previous childcare experiences?

13. Why should we choose you over other nannies the agency may be offering?

14. How would you handle a health emergency with my child?

15. Have you ever volunteered with a Harrisburg organization?

16. Are there any days in the near future that you will not be able to work?

17. Are you comfortable around pet? Would you be willing to assist in pet care as well as childcare?

18. Please explain your thoughts regarding discipline.

19. What are your opinions on Television? Do you believe that children should be allowed to watch child friendly shows during the day? Please explain in detail.

20. Are you normally a happy person? What in life makes you the happiest?

21. Where did you grow up? What school did you attend? What was your favorite area of study?

22. How many siblings do you have and what are their ages?

23. Do you consider yourself to be organized?

24. Would you say that you a detailed oriented person?

25. As a child, what was your favorite board game?

26. Can you tell me about an experience where you worked with a child the same age as my son/daughter?

27. Are you willing to be flexible with your schedule? Are you willing to be on-call for evenings or weekends?

28. What is the date you would be able to start if offered the position?