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[quote=Anonymous]Warning: I'm a very list-oriented person. :)
First, I'd create a list with your job expectations and benefits. This will be great to have, because you can use it as a jumping off point for your work agreement.

-$18/hr before taxes for x amount of hours, $27/hr if there is any overtime (based on your post, I'm assuming you only use the nanny for 40 hours per week)
-what child-related tasks you want done, and what (if any) non-child related tasks you want done
-x amount of paid vacation, including if nanny chooses them all or if you choose half and the nanny picks half (how much notice does the nanny need to give before vacation?)
-x amount of federal holidays (and specify which ones)
-x amount of sick days (how much notice do you want? Of course the night before is ideal, but my work agreement says 1 hour before work.)

-If you know specific days nanny will have the older child (ie teacher work days, school holidays, etc.)
-What happens when the child(ren) is/are sick? Do you want nanny with them no matter what? Or will you or your DH stay home in the instance of vomiting/fever?

Yes, a working interview is a great idea.
Have you ever considered a nanny share? It would help lower the amount you pay.

Questions for references:
-How long nanny was with them
-Ages of child(ren) when nanny started
-strengths of nanny
-weaknesses of nanny
-If nanny drove the child(ren)
-If nanny is more of a proactive type, or if she needs a little (or a lot of) guidance

Questions for nannies:
-First thing I'd say is that you are only interested in paying legally, on the books. That will (hopefully) weed out some of the candidates you don't want. I'd reiterate this in person when you do an in-person interview.
-Their experience. What age range have they worked with? 
-Driving record
-Will they be comfortable submitting to a background check[/quote]

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