Finding a loving and kind nanny

[Anonymous]

We were so blessed with our first nanny when DD was an infant to two years old. She was educated, devoted and in the neighborhood - and way more expensive than we could afford now that DD is in private school. Now that DD is five and I am pregnant with our second, I know I can no longer afford someone as educated as our first nanny. I just want someone who is loving and kind - to care for a newborn and pick up DD from school (as well as be home with her for minor illnesses).

How to you interview for kindness, patience and the ability to love?

Our former nanny told me to ask a candidate about their current charges and see if they light up talking about them. Do you nannies agree?

[Anonymous]

Yes, ask the candidate about current (or past) relationships with their charges. Ask them what they enjoy most about being a nanny- that can tell you a lot. Also, just be open and let candidates know that you really value that bond between your child and the caregiver. Share some things that have given you security, “when our former nanny would walk in in the mornings, our son’s face lit up, and I knew that he was happy, safe and loved.” We are hoping to find another great nanny, who will love, teach and adore our child(ren) in our absence. Trust your gut! Good Luck!

-Nanny

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, ask the candidate about current (or past) relationships with their charges. Ask them what they enjoy most about being a nanny- that can tell you a lot. Also, just be open and let candidates know that you really value that bond between your child and the caregiver. Share some things that have given you security, “when our former nanny would walk in in the mornings, our son’s face lit up, and I knew that he was happy, safe and loved.” We are hoping to find another great nanny, who will love, teach and adore our child(ren) in our absence. Trust your gut! Good Luck!

-Nanny

Great advice! Thank you!