Never interviewed a nanny before – he or she will be looking after your child so you need to make sure they they’re the perfect fit for you.
Decide exactly what you want – live in or daily nanny? Will they have soul charge or are you or your partner likely to be at home too?
Find out what their qualifications are and ask for original copies of certificates or qualifications, rather than copies. You want someone competent, trained and/or experienced.
Always check references, speak to previous employers - don't rely on written testimonials handed to you at the interview. Don’t worry that you might offend, they should understand that it’s important.
Interview them more than once -ideally get them to spend a week with the family. It will give you good idea of how you'd get on and how your child/children would get on with them.
Let your children have a say. Let them meet her to see if they like her. Children usually know who they like and dislike - and their instincts are invariably right.
If this person is your ideal of Mary Poppins and you want to make sure you get them, then make sure that your job is more attractive than any other they might be offered.
Be a good employer: respect their privacy, and working hours; don't encroach on your nanny’s free time; make sure you pay for any overtime; and review the salary on a regular basis. And if you can give any other perks, such as a car and an interesting lifestyle, all the better. A good nanny is hard to find!
If the nanny is living with you then don’t forget she is your employee.
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