http://www.more4kids.info/1777/choosing-the-right-babysitter/ More4kids is a Parenting resource dedicated to helping encourage children's intellectual and emotional growth. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:24:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.more4kids.info/1777/choosing-the-right-babysitter/#comment-188998 Candi Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:39:24 +0000 http://www.more4kids.info/?p=1777#comment-188998 Do your homework when it comes to finding a nanny/babysitter. Start with interviewing nannies over the phone. If things go well; then move to doing a personal interview. Meet at a local coffee shop and if you would like to move to the next step with this nanny, then introduce your children. Check References. The more childcare references, the better. Know the questions to ask. 1. Ask what experience your <a href="http://www.nannies4hire.com/" rel="nofollow">nanny</a>/<a href="http://www.care4hire.com/" rel="nofollow">babysitter</a> has had and whether she/he has any experience with a child in the same age group as yours. 2. Ask for references that include past nanny/babysitting jobs that an applicant has had. 3. Find out your nanny/babysitter’s schedule and availability, making sure it coincides with your needs. 4. Find out if your nanny/babysitter has had any CPR training and is familiar with what to do in case of an emergency involving your child. 5. Ask what type of philosophy your nanny/babysitter has in taking care of children. Do your homework when it comes to finding a nanny/babysitter. Start with interviewing nannies over the phone. If things go well; then move to doing a personal interview. Meet at a local coffee shop and if you would like to move to the next step with this nanny, then introduce your children. Check References. The more childcare references, the better. Know the questions to ask.
1. Ask what experience your nanny/babysitter has had and whether she/he has any experience with a child in the same age group as yours.
2. Ask for references that include past nanny/babysitting jobs that an applicant has had.
3. Find out your nanny/babysitter’s schedule and availability, making sure it coincides with your needs.
4. Find out if your nanny/babysitter has had any CPR training and is familiar with what to do in case of an emergency involving your child.
5. Ask what type of philosophy your nanny/babysitter has in taking care of children.

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