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Be clear about sick time and vacation. And ask about communication style (my nanny never texted back!). But basically it’s a vibe check. I just “knew” with the ones I hired. Trust your gut.
References, a lot of them! I’ve had some bad nanny experiences and I actually should have known based on references or lack thereof. I also learned that I needed to be crystal clear with my expectations. If you want light housekeeping or at minimum, for them to clean up after themselves and the kids while they are there you have to be specific. Some naturally keep the house tidy and others do not see that as part of their job. The more you let them just talk about past experiences the more you will learn about their approach and style so I would just try to get them to talk and share as much as possible. I also learned to discuss rate upfront. I would fall in love with a nanny and we would have a great discussion only to find out they were way out of my price range. Lastly, have an open mind. The ones I thought I would be the least interested in became my favorites! Good luck!
NEVER hire a nanny without a 2 week trial (paid) first. Spend as much time observing as possible. Day one they are lovely, day two, you'll find out a lot more, day three, cracks might start to appear, so by the end of 2 weeks, you will have a pretty good understanding of this person's style and reactions. Ask every question you can think of, and be specific (and ask for detailed answers), "what would you do if my child started vomiting during your care and you couldn't get a hold of me?" Their answers say a lot. I agree with the below, reference check, and yes a lot of them. Lay everything you need and expect out upfront, and don't hold back. You want them to see you as you are, and for them to know what they're getting into and be okay with it anyway. Good luck. x