Interviewing a Babysitter
Questions you should ask when looking for a babysitter.
- Please tell me about your experience caring for children.
- Do you have references?
- What are the ages of children you have cared for?
- Do you have any children of your own? If so, how old are they?
- Do you have any special training or certification that would be pertinent to this position?
- Are you trained in first aid or infant/child CPR? When was the last time you were certified in CPR?
- What do you like most about babysitting and being with children? What do you like least?
- Which ages are you most comfortable with? Least comfortable?
- What is your approach to discipline?
- How would you handle an emergency situation?
- What is the most difficult situation you have encountered while babysitting? How did you handle it?
- What kinds of activities do you enjoy doing with children?
- How much do you charge and what hours are you available?
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