Here are some examples of questions you may wish to ask. You may wish to ask about things important to you – perhaps about the nanny’s attitude towards television or sweets.

• how long have you been a nanny?
• why did you become a nanny?
• name six activities that my children might be doing on any day if you were their nanny?
• how would you approach a parent if you were worried about anything?
• what is your experience with children the same age as mine?
• why do you enjoy working with children?
• what do you think are your strengths when working with children?
• what are your views on positive discipline strategies?
• why did you leave your last job and why will you be leaving your present position?
• what difficulties have you experienced as a nanny with parents or children and how were they resolved?