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[quote=Anonymous]I am a nanny that has taken a couple position immediately. The first couple days or week was essentially a paid trial day. In our contract, employment was contingent based on good references and a background check. If you like her, check everything an finalize on the last trial day. I would run a background check but it depends on how extensive you want it. Do you need a criminal + motor vehicle check, or just a criminal check? I've had employers use enannysource. They are inexpensive and the criminal check came back in hours.

The questions you ask will depend on age of child. I tend to ask more questions that my employers. I listed a couple below. Make sure to discuss the hours, rate, if offering guaranteed hours, and benefits ( OT, vacation, sick days)

- Are you looking for long-term? Do you have an obligations that will limit the hours worked or staying long-term?
-Do you have a flexible schedule ( if needed)?
- What activities do you like to do with a child of X age?
- What housekeeping responsibilities are you comfortable with? ( She should be willing to do child-related cleaning). 
- How will you get to/from my home? Are you comfortable driving? ( if you need a driver)
- Are you an active person? Would you be willing to take my child to activities ( walks, park, classes, etc.)
- Do you know how to handle breast milk and/or formula?
- What is your parental approach? Did you like working with families or a certain parental philosophy?
- How do you handle discipline?
- What do you enjoy about being a nanny?
- Have you ever had an emergency? If so, how did you handle it?

Also, make sure your nanny is CPR/First Aid certificated ( or willing to get certified). Your nanny should be willing to get a annual flu shot and get the TDap every two years.  [/quote]

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