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[quote=Anonymous]In general nannies applying for part time positions are the "second rung" and not as good as nannies who can compete for full time jobs. You will get a good number of people who want full time work but can't find it or the obnoxious ones who think they are the bomb, expect a high hourly rate and then are mediocre at best.

1. Try to have a longer interview and draw the nanny into conversation. Do not accept anything that she or a reference simply report as being true (she's good/great, loves kids) but instead focus on getting her and the reference give you examples of how she has demonstrated in the past that she has this quality.

2. Ask her why she is interested in a part time position rather than a full time position.

3. In the interview be clear that you will have a nanny cam (even if you don't plan to have one).

4. Broaden your phone interviews and be cautious about assuming that the nannies that look best on paper are the best ones. I was surprised but the nannies who had resumes or college experience really blew the interview or had some big red flags in terms of actually knowing what to do with kids, responsibility, or true professionalism.

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