Finding the right nanny starts with knowing what you are looking for, these are some topics to consider.
- What is our parenting philosophy?
- How do we discipline our kids?
- What qualities do we want in the person who spends all day with our kids?
- How much screen time is allowed?
- What sorts of activities do we envision them doing with our kids?
- Are we comfortable with them taking our kids places – walks, drives, activities, classes?
- Is it important that they align with our political views? Religious views?
- Is it important that they speak any specific language?
- Are there physical requirements?
- Is experience important to us?
- Are there areas of parenting or education where we are weak as parents that we’d like the nanny to help fill the gaps?
- Do our kids have any allergies or special needs that we need to be sure the nanny can handle?
- Are there hobbies or activities we do as a family that we want the nanny to also enjoy or be familiar with?
- Are there ideological concepts we need them to be aligned on?