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[quote=Anonymous]I agree w/ others about trying to get a sense of whether they've employed a nanny before.  If they have then there's tons of information available about why they're looking again, what worked best/worst with their prior nanny(ies), etc...

Also - what traits or skills matter most to you/what are your non-negotiables?

I might also try to get a sense of what the mom does for her day job - is she someone experienced at hiring/managing employees?

I do this kind of thing for a former nanny who uses us as a reference, but I agree that it needs to be done artfully - you have to be deft so a potential employer isn't annoyed by feeling they're being interviewed when they just called for a reference.

I also pay attention to whether the person calling me seems really excited about our former nanny or if they're just considering her a means to an end.  (Meaning, did they pay attention to who she is and genuinely like her, or do they just want someone who has basic skills but won't necessarily be an individual in their eyes.)

And I always try to get a sense of whether they know what they're doing in terms of paying legally, having a contract, offering a decent package of leave/holidays etc...  Of course it isn't really any of my business but I care about our former nanny and I'm happy to help her - and other families - find the best fit.[/quote]

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