Questions to Ask Your Potential Maryland ABC Nanny

When the time comes for you to interview with potential candidates, there is a chance that you may be at a loss of what it is exactly that you would like to know about your nanny. Listed below are a number of questions that might lead you in the right direction and help your interview go a little easier!

1. Tell me about yourself! – Allow the candidate time to elaborate in detail.

2. What is it about the Nanny profession that appeals to you? What about this particular position?

3. Is there a specific age group that you feel most comfortable working with? Why?

4. How long have you been in the Nanny profession? Childcare in general?

5. What sparked your interest in becoming a nanny?

6. Of your previous positions which would you say was your most positive and least positive? Why?

7. In the past, how did you communicate with the parents you have worked for? Have you ever utilized a daily journal? If no, would you be willing to do so if offered this position?

8. What activities would you plan on incorporating in the daily plan for the children?

9. Are you comfortable transporting the children to and from activities and appointments?

10. Are you familiar with any other Nannies in Maryland?

11. Are you familiar with this local area?

12. Were you raised in this area? Where did you attend school? What were your favorite points of study?

13. Would you consider yourself a happy person? What makes you the happiest in life?

14. What are your thoughts/ techniques related to discipline?

15. Are you comfortable working with pets?

16. Do you have any vacation plans in the near future?

17. Do you do any local volunteer work?

18. What would you do in the event of a health emergency with my children?

19. What sets you apart from the other Nannies that the agency may offer us to interview with?

20. Please, in detail, tell me about your childcare experience.