tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post913568438072982828..comments2023-10-31T06:06:59.528-04:00Comments on How to Be the Best Nanny : Preparing for a Nanny InterviewBest Nanny Newsletterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06103799261254020125noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-26533143511965542582010-10-17T06:27:46.835-04:002010-10-17T06:27:46.835-04:00Do you have a cleaning lady, housekeeper, chef, do...Do you have a cleaning lady, housekeeper, chef, dog walker, or other household help? <br />Do you have pets? <br />Are you willing to meet with me on a regular basis so that we can discuss how things are going? <br />Will you pay part of childcare related classes, workshops, and professional conferences? <br />What is the rate for overnight or 24 hour duty? <br />Will you pay for my CPR/First Aid certification or renewal?<br />Do you plan on using video cameras to monitor children's and nanny's activities? <br />What are the kids' favorite activities? <br />Will you pay for all car expenses?<br />Will there be petty cash?<br />What is your back up plan if I am sick? <br />Do the children have allergies?<br />Do the children have special dietary needs that I should be aware of? <br />What is most important to the parents about the care of their children?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-32572491078695271782010-10-16T21:30:00.321-04:002010-10-16T21:30:00.321-04:00What will my duties be? No nanny has the same job....What will my duties be? No nanny has the same job. Each family is very different. If the duties are out of my comfort zone like ironing or housekeeping then I keep looking. I am a child care provider and those are the duties I enjoy only. Be very specific, very detailed. I don't want to be doing parent's dishes they ate off of from the weekend.Isabellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-27085842991608345192010-10-14T06:18:17.401-04:002010-10-14T06:18:17.401-04:00I ask for salary BEFORE going on a person to perso...I ask for salary BEFORE going on a person to person interview. I know everyone says wait, see if you like the job first. But, I don't need to waste our time for $10 an hour or $20K. Then car useage, benefits, taxes paid, housekeeping, discipline, traveling with family, special needs....all important.Reyna Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-83246439456130404752010-10-13T20:37:53.446-04:002010-10-13T20:37:53.446-04:00Do they travel a lot and will I be expected to tra...Do they travel a lot and will I be expected to travel with them? A lot of married nannies or nannies with children can't travel, but I love to.<br /><br />I ask how they discipline. I can't work for yellers or spankers.<br /><br />Will I drive their car or mine? How will I be reimbursed if I use my car?<br /><br />Are you willing to pay my taxes? If not, I won't take the job. Ask right away so not to waste everyone's time.Heather Waltonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-78939635893499993182010-10-13T19:56:19.244-04:002010-10-13T19:56:19.244-04:00Do they want the nanny to help their child learn r...Do they want the nanny to help their child learn responsibility with cleaning up after themselves and how to make their bed, or put clean clothes away or does the nanny have to do it? Am I allowed to discipline the child or leave that to the parents?<br />Maryanne<br />Summit, NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-88746182030848891722010-10-13T19:26:32.469-04:002010-10-13T19:26:32.469-04:00I want to see a tidy house. And, I ask the family ...I want to see a tidy house. And, I ask the family to be specific about their housework expectations. I have found that all nannies do a lot of housework even when it's not in the job description. If we agree to any light housekeeping we end up neglecting the kids and get exhausted and resentful of the parents. Best to keep housekeeping and childcare separate.lovebeinganannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065214480112809135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-55245395614507390452010-10-13T13:56:48.381-04:002010-10-13T13:56:48.381-04:00What is the most important characteristic a nanny ...What is the most important characteristic a nanny should posses to work well with your children?<br /><br />How would you describe yourselves as parents and as individuals?<br /><br />How would you describe your children?<br /><br />Are there any behavioral or developmental problems I should know about?<br /><br />What forms of punishment do you use?<br /><br />How am I allowed to discipline your kids?Tobago Nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441118518004856552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-48304532412717446172010-10-13T13:27:57.841-04:002010-10-13T13:27:57.841-04:00I am most concerned about car use. I don't wan...I am most concerned about car use. I don't want to use my car for their job.<br /><br />Next is petty cash. I don't know how many families never have enough cash for extra expenses. <br /><br />Ask them if they use a credit card or cash for extras like an unexpected gallon of milk or gas for the car. Does the family want a receipt?Tonyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-36235196595672344702010-10-13T08:04:01.563-04:002010-10-13T08:04:01.563-04:00discipline. if they don't discipline the same ...discipline. if they don't discipline the same way i need to know before i start the job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com