The document provides questions to ask potential nannies during an interview to learn about their childcare experience and philosophies, activities they enjoy doing with children, ability to follow directions, handling of emergencies, approach to nutrition, personal goals, and certification in CPR. Key areas covered include the nanny's strengths and weaknesses, how they have comforted and disciplined children in the past, willingness to engage in outdoor activities and supervise play dates, and experience managing child emergencies.

1. Questions to Ask in a Nanny Interview

2. The nanny experience: Why do you enjoy being a nanny?What have been the most challenging and rewarding parts about being a nanny?What are your strengths and weaknesses as a nanny?Why did the previous position come to an end?

3. Childrearing philosophies: Do you have a teaching philosophy (e.g. academic vs. learn through play)?How do you comfort and discipline children?How have you handled crying children and temper tantrums in the past?

4. Activities: What are your favorite activities to do with babies, toddlers, and older kids?Are you willing to explore the surroundings and engage in/supervise play dates?

5. Taking direction: Have you had problems in the past following directives?DisciplineDevelopmentDaily routines?

6. Handling emergencies: Have you ever had to handle a child emergency?What did you do and what was the outcome?Do you have infant and child CPR certification?Would you be willing to receive such training?

7. Nutrition: What types of meals and snacks would you prepare at home?What would you select for the child if eating out of the home?

8. Personal: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?Are there short- or long-term personal goals/milestones on your radar like going back to school?

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