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Family Care
Connection
West
Hiring Tips for Parents
Your in-home child care provider has
been pre-screened
and interviewed by the Agency to
ensure they meet all of the
qualifications and certifications
necessary to care for your children.
We recommend that you also meet with
the caregiver, and contact their
references ahead of hiring time.
What Questions should I ask
my caregiver?
Questions you may want to ask are:
What length of stay or commitment
are you looking for?
Tell me about your previous
childcare experiences?
Competency with infants, twins, or
other. Explain any special
requirements when handling, naps,
changing, feeding, etc.
How do you feel about doing extra
work ie: housework, errands etc, in
addition to childcare?
What schedule are you willing and
available to work?
What are your salary and benefit
expectations? Overtime? Holidays?
Discussion regarding pets, smoking,
other concerns.
What your caregiver should
know about your family needs:
Special meal, or food concerns and
requirements.
Medical conditions, allergies,
special needs of children in
household.
Religious beliefs and traditions.
Languages spoken
Driving requirements, where and
when. Does caregiver have a valid
driver’s license, or have own
vehicle?
Other special requirements:
tutoring, driving to and from
school, potty training, meals,
housekeeping requirements.
Activities such as outdoor play,
indoor, creative play.
Forms of discipline used within the
home, and how you would like your
caregiver to deal with inappropriate
behavior.
Do you require receipts from your
Nanny to claim on income tax? Ask if
your caregiver is able to provide
these.
How to prepare your home for
added safety:
Feel free to contact our Agency to
check the status of your caregiver’s
CPR & First Aid qualifications
If you have a pool, verify the
caregiver is a good swimmer. Ensure
all gates are locked around pool
before you leave.
Check your home for safety; cover
electrical outlets, hide loose cords
etc.
Ensure your caregiver is aware of
any safety concerns you have and is
willing to comply with the house
rules.
Leave a detailed note each day for
the caregiver; Include a list of
emergency contacts, Doctors and
neighbours, OHIP numbers etc.
The initial meeting with the
caregiver:
It’s a good idea to stay home during
the initial meeting and get to know
one another.
Observe how the caregiver interacts
with your children, and how they
respond to the caregiver.
If you have a sitter under age 18,
it’s a good idea to meet their
parent as well during the initial
meeting.
Show the caregiver your home and
express any household requirements
and/or concerns.
When choosing whether to hire the
caregiver, do not ignore your gut
reactions.
Other information:
If you are employing a nanny on a
full-time basis and have questions
about taxes, and Canada Pension
plan; contact the Canada Customs and
Revenue Agency for more information.
Canada Revenue Agency (tax)
800-959-8281
How to Register for a Business
Number (BN)
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc1/README.html
General Payroll Information
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/business/topics/payroll/menu-e.html
If you have any questions or
concerns regarding your caregiver,
feel free to contact Family Care
Connection during office hours. A
childcare coordinator will be happy
to assist you.
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