100 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Babysitter

No.	Item	Definition
1.	Are you available evenings?	Checks evening availability.
2.	Are you available weekends?	Checks weekend availability.
3.	Are you comfortable with pets?	Checks pet tolerance.
4.	Are you CPR certified?	Checks CPR training status.
5.	Are you first-aid trained?	Checks first-aid training.
6.	Are you patient under stress?	Checks temperament.
7.	Can friends visit while sitting?	Checks boundaries on guests.
8.	Can you bathe children safely?	Checks bathing safety skills.
9.	Can you care for special needs?	Checks special-needs experience.
10.	Can you commit long term?	Checks long-term reliability.
11.	Can you cover school holidays?	Checks holiday availability.
12.	Can you do school pickup?	Checks pickup availability.
13.	Can you drive children?	Checks child transportation ability.
14.	Can you follow cultural rules?	Checks respect for family customs.
15.	Can you follow food rules?	Checks dietary compliance.
16.	Can you follow house rules?	Checks rule-following willingness.
17.	Can you follow nap schedules?	Checks nap routine reliability.
18.	Can you give medication?	Checks medication administration comfort.
19.	Can you handle bad weather?	Checks judgment during weather issues.
20.	Can you handle bedtime?	Checks bedtime routine ability.
21.	Can you handle emergencies?	Checks crisis response ability.
22.	Can you handle sibling fights?	Checks conflict management.
23.	Can you handle vomiting?	Checks sick-care comfort.
24.	Can you help with chores?	Checks light household help.
25.	Can you help with homework?	Checks homework support ability.
26.	Can you install a car seat?	Checks car seat knowledge.
27.	Can you keep a routine?	Checks consistency with schedules.
28.	Can you lock doors securely?	Checks home safety habits.
29.	Can you plan activities?	Checks engagement skills.
30.	Can you play outdoors?	Checks active play comfort.
31.	Can you prepare bottles?	Checks infant feeding tasks.
32.	Can you prepare meals?	Checks meal prep ability.
33.	Can you provide ID?	Requests identity verification.
34.	Can you reach us anytime?	Checks contact reliability.
35.	Can you read our emergency plan?	Checks willingness to learn plan.
36.	Can you recognize a fever?	Checks illness awareness.
37.	Can you respect our privacy?	Checks discretion.
38.	Can you soothe a crying baby?	Checks calming skills.
39.	Can you stay late if needed?	Checks schedule flexibility.
40.	Can you stay overnight?	Checks overnight availability.
41.	Can you supervise swimming?	Checks water safety ability.
42.	Can you take last-minute jobs?	Checks short-notice flexibility.
43.	Can you track diapers and naps?	Checks logging habits.
44.	Can you use a baby monitor?	Checks equipment familiarity.
45.	Can you use an EpiPen?	Checks emergency allergy response.
46.	Can you use an inhaler spacer?	Checks asthma-care skill.
47.	Can you walk to the park?	Checks outing comfort.
48.	Can you warm breast milk?	Checks infant feeding knowledge.
49.	Can you wash bottles?	Checks infant cleanup tasks.
50.	Can you work early mornings?	Checks morning availability.
51.	Can you work with grandparents?	Checks family coordination.
52.	Do you enjoy reading aloud?	Checks reading interest.
53.	Do you have a driver’s license?	Checks driving credentials.
54.	Do you have allergies?	Checks allergy concerns.
55.	Do you have car insurance?	Checks insured driving status.
56.	Do you have references?	Asks for past employer contacts.
57.	Do you have transportation?	Checks travel reliability.
58.	Do you keep your phone on?	Checks phone availability.
59.	Do you know car seat rules?	Checks transport safety knowledge.
60.	Do you know infant sleep safety?	Checks safe sleep knowledge.
61.	Do you know safe feeding?	Checks feeding safety knowledge.
62.	Do you smoke?	Checks smoking habits.
63.	Have you babysat infants?	Checks infant care experience.
64.	Have you babysat toddlers?	Checks toddler care experience.
65.	Have you changed diapers?	Checks diapering experience.
66.	Have you done overnight care?	Checks overnight experience.
67.	Have you ever been fired?	Asks about past job issues.
68.	Have you had a background check?	Checks screening history.
69.	Have you handled food allergies?	Checks allergy-care experience.
70.	Have you watched multiple kids?	Checks multi-child experience.
71.	How do you comfort upset kids?	Asks emotional support approach.
72.	How do you earn trust?	Asks relationship-building approach.
73.	How do you handle lying?	Asks response to dishonesty.
74.	How do you handle tantrums?	Asks discipline approach.
75.	How many kids can you manage?	Checks capacity.
76.	How much do you charge?	Asks hourly or flat rate.
77.	How much notice do you need?	Asks scheduling notice needed.
78.	How often will you check in?	Asks update frequency.
79.	How would you spend the evening?	Asks typical care plan.
80.	What activities would you do?	Asks play ideas.
81.	What experience do you have?	Asks about babysitting background.
82.	What if my child is sick?	Asks illness-care comfort.
83.	What is your discipline style?	Asks behavior management approach.
84.	What is your payment policy?	Asks payment expectations.
85.	What would you do in a fire?	Asks fire emergency response.
86.	Who is your emergency contact?	Asks for backup contact.
87.	Why did your last job end?	Asks reason for leaving.
88.	Why do you babysit?	Asks about motivation.
89.	Will you answer the door?	Checks visitor policy compliance.
90.	Will you clean up toys?	Checks tidying expectations.
91.	Will you follow allergy plans?	Checks medical plan compliance.
92.	Will you let anyone in?	Checks security judgment.
93.	Will you limit screen time?	Checks screen-time compliance.
94.	Will you memorize key numbers?	Checks emergency preparedness.
95.	Will you post photos online?	Checks privacy boundaries.
96.	Will you text updates?	Checks communication habits.
97.	Would you call 911 first?	Checks emergency priorities.
98.	Would you evacuate if needed?	Checks evacuation readiness.
99.	Would you ever use spanking?	Checks discipline boundaries.
100.	Would you ever yell?	Checks behavior under pressure.