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How to Interview a Babysitter or Nanny

5. Trial Day

A trial day allows the nanny or babysitter to work with your child in a relaxed situation with you there to support and observe. Only hire a caregiver who agrees to a trial day before hiring. If they agree, pay them for the time they are there. Work side-by-side with them and provide support and guidance when needed. When you feel comfortable with the caregiver, leave her and the child alone, but be readily available and within ear-shot.

Meet our expert:

Martha Scully is the owner and founder of CanadianSitter.ca and CanadianNanny.ca. When she is not helping thousands of parents across Canada find childcare, she is raising her two busy daughters in beautiful Nanaimo, BC. She has been featured on CanadaAM, Breakfast Television, as well as in Today’s Parent and the Globe & Mail. For more information, please visit www.canadiansitter.ca or www.canadiannanny.ca. To contact Martha, please email martha@canadiansitter.ca or phone 1-866-221-7918.