Hiring a babysitter is a science in itself, and you need to be very much organized and planned so as to choose the best person, who can do the parenting of your children just as an ideal parent could. A candidate who has got some training about parenting, or who has already studied lots of literature on baby sitting with its’ practical experience is certainly the perfect person.

There are few very important baby sitter interview questions, which can help you out in choosing the best candidate in single or maximum two sittings. Meanwhile, you also have to apply your judgment and analysis skills to find the suitability of the person according to the age and nature of your child.

Baby Sitter Interview Questions:

1.      Take the personal information of the candidate including his/her name, home address, marital status, phone Number, IC Number, and of course references.

2.      Secondly, ask about the current employment status of the person. If he/she is working currently, then ask about the details of the employer and nature of job.

3.      Date of availability when he/she would be able to join you and your children.

4.      Expected salary or rate per hour or day as appropriate.

5.      Medical history or Health status in terms of allergies, cough or other health related issues.

6.      Do you possess own vehicle and driving license?

7.      Any unhealthy habits like smoking, alcohol or so forth?

8.      Any criminal record or other police case?

9.      Availability on weekends.

10.  Any training on parenting or babysitting? Or any other courses that you have taken to grow your skills in this area. If yes, then basic details about trainings or course.

11.  Years of experience, and if possible get the contact information of any of the previous families; so that you can get idea about the services of the person from his/her past hirers.

12.  In your perspective, what are the qualities of an ideal baby sitter?

13.  How would you discipline a child who is very unorganized and naughty?

14.  Can you provide any other home service along with babysitting?

15.  How long would you be able to stay with us?

16.  What are your future goals?

17.  Do you any preference for the age group of child, or you can manage child of any age?

All of these baby sitter interview questions and few more as per your convenience will help you a lot in finalizing the candidate. You won’t be done once you have interviewed the candidate, rather now you need to imply your judgment to analyze the answers given by the candidate. An ideal baby sitter is the one who has a positive approach and is calm plus experienced. Ask few baby sitter interview questions to check the aggression level of the candidate, or ask him/her to handle you children while you can observe the chemistry of your child with the sitter. Don’t try to give a hard time to the sitter by asking inconsiderate baby sitter interview questions, rather remain friendly, and take care of her comfort and happiness. See if your child is developing positive habits or behavior after the hiring of the sitter or the scenario is opposite. Be vigilant and wise.