Juggling a job, babies, family, and personal time is the norm for most parents these days, which is why bringing in some extra help is sometimes the answer. If you're in a position to search for, hire, and work with a nanny, then you've likely done the research involved to pinpoint candidates who might be a good fit. Since this individual will be spending lots of time with your children, a rigorous screening process is a must.
Hiring a nanny creates an employee/employer dynamic between you and whomever you hire; therefore, approaching the meeting as an interview where references, résumés, and proper responses are expected is totally acceptable. Once you get in the interview, you need to be able to thoroughly assess the candidate, so we've compiled a list of 15 questions to add to your dossier when you're ready to pick the right person for the oh-so-special job.