Reference Check for Nanny or Babysitter

Reference Check for Nanny or Babysitter

Name of applicant: ________________________________________________________
Phone number (     )  ________ – _________

Name of Reference: ________________________________________________________
Phone number:  (     ) ________ – __________

  • Relationship to applicant?
  • How long have you known applicant?
  • Have you seen them work with young children and in what capacity?
  • If the applicant has cared for your child, can you tell me what type of work arrangement you had with them? What type of activities did the caregiver do with your child regularly?
  • What were the ages of your child/children when the applicant cared for them?
  • What would you consider to be their strengths?
  • Do you feel they need improvement in any areas?
  • Do you consider the applicant to be reliable and mature?
  • Did they ever have to handle an emergency situation? If so, how did they respond?
  • Would you hire the applicant again?
  • Overall would you recommend the applicant as a caregiver?
  • Any other feedback you would be willing to share?