Family Interview Questions

General questions for all candidates who would have direct childcare responsibilities

 1.  What do you like best about taking care of children?

 2.  Describe your responsibilities at the last job you had as a child care provider.

 3.  What was the best experience that you had at your last job taking care of children?

 4.  What was the worst experience that you had?

 5.  What do you find to be the most rewarding part of working with kids?

 6.  Have you ever had to handle an emergency while on the job?

 7.  If so, how was it handled?

 8.  Tell me what your childhood was like.  How were you disciplined?

 9.  What do you enjoy doing on your free time?

10.  What television shows do you enjoy watching?

11.  How do you think your closest friends would describe your personality?

     For children from birth thru 2 years of age

 1.  How would you handle a crying baby?

 2.  What do you see as your primary responsibility to a child this age?

 3.  How would you intellectually stimulate a child this age?

      For toddlers and school age children

 1.  How would you handle a temper tantrum in the grocery store?  In our home?

 2.  What are your philosophies on toilet training?

 3.  What type of stimulating activities would you engage a child of this age?

 4.  What type of outdoor activities would you enjoy doing outside with our child?

 5.  What type of indoor activities would you do with our child?

 6.  What type of discipline techniques are you familiar with for children this age?

 7.  What type of television shows do you find appropriate for children this age?

 8.  Are you willing to supervise play time with other children?

 9.  Are you comfortable with assisting and reviewing school work?

10  What would you consider a healthy and balanced meal for a child of this age?