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[quote=Anonymous]Great advice above.  I also like to ask lots of questions around "fit".  Such as:
- which job was your favorite (and why of course)
- which was the most challenging
- what was your worst day of nannying
- what kind of communication do you like to have with your employers
- what are you most looking for in a position
- what are dealbreakers for you

Also, come up w/ some questions around your kid(s) age(s) - as the PP said. Try to get a sense of what ages are their favorites, where they seem to have the most knowledge in terms of developmental stuff, etc...

I have hired a nanny twice - once when my kids were newborn, and once when they were preschoolers.  The skills we were looking for were pretty different for those ages and the people we hired wouldn't have worked as effectively for all of those stages - so it's worth thinking about where your kids are developmentally.

Also, think about temperament and energy level and what would be best for your kids, then hire to that.  (That may seem basic, but some kids need a much calmer nurturing spirit, some kids really need high energy, etc...)

Similarly, think about the critical work of the position.  Will there be a lot of driving?  Will absolute reliability in terms of time be critical (like for pickup/dropoff at activities)?  Do you need someone who can arrange and/or supervise playdates?  Do you need someone who can help with homework? etc...[/quote]

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