How to choose the best Nanny

Here are few tips for choosing the right Nanny /Babysitter

Guideline for choosing a Nanny                                                                      

1. To-do List – The most sought-after “nanny mania”

Prepare a list made of the qualities of best suited candidate: Plan a list of what you want from a suitable nanny. Do you want a live- in nanny or a live-out nanny? Do you want an experienced one? Do you prefer a male or a female as your nanny? There are so many things to consider before taking the right decision.

2. Scrutinize their profile – It’s not just your family, but your little cherub

Go through each section of care provider’s profile for choosing the suitable candidate for your famil,y based on the given information. Mainly see to the certifications, working experience and their ad description.

 3. Background check – Never risk your child’s security

We recommend the families to make a thorough background check. After all, it’s going to be your child or your family, who is going to deal with her. Apart from the paycheck they receive from us; we’ve to be diplomatic and imperative to know who they’re than what they’re.

Criminal history, finger print screening, education, work history, driving record and Social Security Number – These are the prime elements of background check. Babysitter you are opting for may be an introvert! So keep your senses open.

 4. Conduct interview – Know your Nanny/Baby sitter

Once the background check is done, you can proceed with the nanny interview. Face to face interview enables you to know about the individual rather than the telephonic interview does. Make time for your “going to be babysitter” – Introduce your child to her to observe the pace of interaction between them.

Be assertive about the nature of work, schedule, wages and vacation. Keep your listening skills wide awake to know her response.

Prepare a list of questions to be asked during the interview. Once the “Nanny is in the venue for interview”, shoot the question, depending on the order of her response.

5. Check references – Rely on the source rather than the ad description

You’ve to ensure that you’re asking for references. An eye for detail plays the key role to choose the right nanny. Your “would-be nanny” must be a trained professional as well as a certification in Child development courses. First-aid and CPR comes handy with the certification.

6. Choose your Nanny – Always trust your instincts

Once you find her to be a promising nanny; be decisive about choosing her, only if your instincts make you happier – phone the lucky Nanny/baby sitter and let her know the great news. Our Super Nannies will provide you with their preferred method of contact.

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