You’ve called an agency or you’ve put an ad in the newspaper. You have a few candidates coming for an interview and you want to make sure that you hire the right person.
No matter how many questions you have in mind, more important than any question is how attuned you are to the person in front of you.

  • What is she like?
  • How does she respond to your child and how does your child respond to her?
  • How does she make you feel?
  • Can you communicate?
  • Do you think she can provide your child with the warmth, understanding, and security he or she needs?
  • What kind of personality does the applicant have?
  • Is she happy?
  • Is she playful?
  • Does she have a sense of humor?
  • Is she reassuring and warm?
  • Is she mature?
  • Is she giving?
  • Is she responsible?

If you don’t feel comfortable with a person, you can cut off the interview anytime you want. If you do feel comfortable, you can talk more about specific job requirements, or you can have a more candid (and less formal) discussion about your respective views on child rearing.

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