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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many parents (such as 11:32) are better suited to hiring a sitter, rather than a nanny.[/quote]

?? I have always expected both our sitters and our nannies to be competent and on time. If anything, sitters are *less* likely to problem solve on their own, not more likely (simply because they aren't around your kids as often or for as long at a stretch).

At any rate, OP--lots of good suggestions. I would also ask about why the care situation ended and whether they have continued to see the nanny. (Several past families of our old child's nanny continued to use her for occasional babysitting even as their kids were well into the elementary years, which we took as a good sign of a lasting relationship.) I also asked references what they felt was one area of strength and one area for improvement. People are light on areas for improvement but it can at least shine a little light on potential challenges. In the case of both of our children's nannies (both of whom were wonderful overall, and both of whom we love dearly), the areas for improvement that references IDed were very on point (as were the strengths) and it was helpful to go in with that knowledge.[/quote]

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