GENERAL QUESTIONS
· What is it that you like about babysitting?
· What do you look for in an employer/family?
· What is your rate?
· Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a felony?
· Are you OK if a job runs later than planned?
· Do you have a backup ride home in case we cannot drive you?
· How soon will you let us know if you can't do a job?
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
· How many years have you been working with children?
· What child care roles have you done in the past? Sitter, nanny, coach, etc.?
· How many families have you cared for and how old were the children?
· Do you have experience in bathing children?
SITTER'S CIRCUMSTANCES
· Do you live nearby? How can you get to jobs with us? Car, etc.?
· What is your course of study in school or what is your full time job?
· Do you have any allergies to cats, dogs or other pets?
· Are you uncomfortable around or scared of any particular pets?
· Do you have any particular religious affiliation that might affect the way you care for our children?
· (For nannies) Do you plan on taking any time off in the next six months?
TRAINING AND SAFETY
· Do you know First Aid?
· Do you know CPR?
· Are you familiar with the Heimlich maneuver?
· Can you swim?
· Are you familiar with emergency numbers?
· Can you drive in an emergency?
BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS
· Tell me about a time where you faced a crisis on the job. How did you handle it?
· What would you do with the kids on a day like today?
· What do you do when a child refuses to go to sleep?
· What do you think is the best way to handle tantrums?
· What is your proudest moment in babysitting and why?
· What was your worst experience in child care, and how did you resolve it?
· What kinds of discipline have you implemented in the past? Are you willing to change if we ask?
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
· How do you feel about play dates for my kids? Can you help arrange these?
· Can you care for more kids if we have a play date in the house?
· Are you OK assisting with homework, possibly making dinner and/or doing light housework?
· Are you comfortable watching my child as a mother's helper if I decide to stay home during a job?
· Are you willing to help with overnight care if needed?
· Can you travel with my family if we need you to?
IF NEWBORNS ARE INVOLVED
· Are you comfortable sitting for newborns?
· Can you change a diaper?
· Do you know infant CPR?
· Can you properly carry and pick up a newborn?
· Do you know about SIDS and how to prevent it?
· Can you prepare and heat formula correctly?
· Are you familiar with Shaken Baby Syndrome?
· Do you know the proper size for baby chewables and how to prevent choking?
· Can you tell if a room is childproofed?
IF THE SITTER WILL BE DRIVING
· Are you comfortable driving children in the car?
· May I see your driver's license?
· How many years have you been driving?
· Do you have any marks against your driving record (speeding or accidents)?
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