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• Work out your budget first.
• Make a list of all the questions you would like to ask.
• Only employ someone who can offer references and always do a reference check.
• Only consider someone who has previous experience.
• Does she appear clean and neat?
• Find out if he or she knows infant CPR. If not, make sure that you provide first aid training.
• Ask what she would do in an emergency.
• Make sure he or she understands the importance of constant supervision.
• Introduce her to your baby and observe their interaction.
• Give her a probation period of two months.
• Discuss a list of “do” and “don’ts” and the consequences of problematic behaviour.
• Employ someone at least a month before you return to work. This way she will have a chance to familiarise herself with the new environment. It will also give you the opportunity to monitor how she interacts with your child.
• Once you have employed her, leave the house for short periods and do “spot-checks” – return home unexpectedly.
• Is she available for babysitting after hours? This will be an advantage.
• Do you communicate easily or do you struggle to understand one another?

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