Family Care Connection

Interview Questionnaire

About the Nanny or Au Pair

Length of employment Nanny is seeking

Previous childcare experiences

Salary and benefit expectations

schedule availability, overtime flexibility

Valid driver's license, clean driving record

About the Children

Ages of children and specific needs
Any allergies, or medications needed
Methods of preferred discipline
Planned activities and outings preferred
Daily routines

About the Family

Religious beliefs and traditions
Meals to be prepared
Languages spoken
Family work Schedule/demands

About the Household

Family pets to be cared for
Specific household duties to be performed and their priority
Home safety, pool safety
Smoking and general household rules

About the Job

Hours required
Any overtime, or shifts
salary offered
Benefits, such as use of car, gas allowance, overtime, holiday pay
Duties required, such as housework, driving to and from school, appointments
Children's needs such as meals, naps, toilet training, social outings, homework
Length of employment required
Taxes to be claimed
Do you require receipts from the Nanny?

Tell me about your previous childcare or nanny position(s)? What did you like most about it, what did you like least?

Why did you leave your previous employer? What would they say about you?

Have you ever left your city or country for work or travel? What would you do if you experience homesickness?

How would you manage your day to day nanny duties with children and household chores? How would you prioritize your day?

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with too many tasks in a short time frame. How did you handle this?

Have you ever been let go from a job? If so why? Do you think this was justified?

Have you ever needed to use your CPR and First Aid skills? What happened? If not, how would you deal with an emergency situation?

Have you ever had a conflict with an employer or coworker? How did you resolve this?