Baby sitter interview questions

[mrsdee1982]

We're interviewing a few people for a babysitter position over the next few days.  Are these questions ok?  Is there something you would add?

1) What age range of children do you have the most experience in?

2) What have been your favorite activities to do with kids in the past?

3) How have you handled excessive crying/temper tantrums in the past?

4) Are you infant/child CPR certified?

5) Have you ever had to handle a child emergency?  Tell me about that experience.

[prettymama36]

I would add something asking how they would handle discipline. Your questions are good.

[mgrandy]

I think that's a great start! Depending on the age ranges that they've had experience with and times that they'd be babysitting, I would also ask how comfortable they are with feeding and give examples of what you would ask them to feed your LO.

[heartofglass]

Besides the obvious background check, references, how long you've been doing this, etc...

How do you decide you want to work for a family?

Are you okay with pets in the home?

[jillywilly]

I think that's a good start. I'd probably also have them hang out with LO for a bit - maybe 10 - 15 minutes just to see the interaction between them.

[dogmama22]

Is this a full time/ regular position or more of a date night sitter?

[dmoney]

Ask them if they are a smoker. I know I wouldnt care if someone was, but would want to make sure they wouldn't smoke around the baby and have a change of clothing if they smoked in the car so the baby isn't inhaling second hand smoke from their clothing.

[carolyngrace]

Did you find one??