Nannies

1. Experience with Children: Can you describe your experience working with children, specifically those in the same age range as ours? What activities or techniques do you find most effective in keeping children engaged and happy?

2. Approach to Discipline: What is your philosophy on discipline, and how do you handle situations where a child may be acting out or not following directions? Can you give an example of a time you managed a challenging behavior?

3. Daily Routine and Structure: How do you typically structure a day with children? Can you walk us through what a day would look like with our child(ren), including any activities you’d incorporate to balance play, learning, and rest?

4. Handling Emergencies: Have you ever faced an emergency or unexpected situation while caring for children? How did you handle it, and what would you do differently, if anything? Do you have training in CPR and First Aid?

5. Supporting Education and Development: What strategies or activities do you use to encourage cognitive, emotional, and physical development in children? How would you adjust these activities based on our child(ren)’s age(s) and interests?

6. Long-Term Goals and Commitment: Are you open to a long-term position with our family? What are your career goals as a nanny, and how do you see this role fitting into them?

7. Communication with Parents: How do you typically communicate with parents about their child’s day? Do you keep a log, send daily updates, or prefer in-person discussions? How do you handle sensitive topics or issues that might come up?

Housekeepers (Including Questions on Managing Larger Spaces)

1. Experience with Cleaning and Household Maintenance: Can you share details about your experience with cleaning and maintaining households? What specific tasks are you most experienced in, such as laundry, organizing, or detailed cleaning?

2. Time Management and Task Prioritization: How do you prioritize tasks, especially in larger homes or homes with multiple living areas? How do you ensure that all required cleaning tasks are completed within the scheduled time?

3. Attention to Detail and High Standards: How do you maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order in the home? What steps do you take to ensure that nothing is overlooked?

4. Specialized Cleaning for High-End Surfaces: Do you have experience with specialized cleaning techniques for delicate or high-end surfaces like marble, wood, or silver? How do you care for these surfaces without causing damage?

5. Experience with Larger Homes: What is the largest square footage of a home you've worked in, and how did you manage cleaning and maintaining such a large space? What strategies did you use to ensure every area received proper attention?

6. Flexibility with Scheduling: Do you have a preferred schedule, and are you comfortable with occasional adjustments or special requests from the family?

7. Comfort Working Around Pets: Are you comfortable working in a household with pets? Do you have any experience cleaning around animals and managing pet-related tasks as part of your role?

8. Receiving and Responding to Feedback: How do you handle feedback from the homeowner? Are you open to adjusting your methods or focusing on specific areas if requested?