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Start babysitter hiring process by asking for referrals. Good references can originate from neighbors, friends, or from people who are trustworthy. However, analyzing the personality and qualifications of a potential babysitter is a must. For instance, check family and personal background of the babysitter, how reliable and professional the babysitter is; because a candidate might seems outstanding on the paper and even give perfect answers during the interview. Well organized caregiver hiring process would obviously save you from hiring a wrong person as the babysitter.

So call and tell potential babysitters to attend for the interview. A great babysitter will welcome this chance. It is important to notice how she reacts to tricky questions as well as her behavior during the interview. This will help you to recognize a good babysitter. After the first interview process is over, you should be able to shortlist the potential babysitters. Organize the second interview with those caregivers. Ask them to bring any certificates, reports, licenses that should be checked. If you have not already met the babysitters with your child, second interview is the best time for it. By doing so, it will allow you to notice how the babysitters get along with your child. On the other hand watch child's reactions too. By nature some kids do not like certain type of persons, so you have to make sure not to hire such one as the babysitter.

What else to follow during the second interview?
Clearly let the babysitters know about family and child's requirements. This would include but not limited to instructions on meal time of the child, what are the types of food that should use when feeding the child (mention if child has any allergies on food), explain about the daily routine such as bed time, meal time, which time to pick the child from after school activities or any other outdoor schedules, when and where the child's doctor is etc. Also explain about your house rules such as  whether babysitter can use the computer, television and is she allowed to visit master bedroom (not recommended), use master bathroom or any other spaces in the home. Do not forget to discuss on your work schedules and which time you arrive in the evening. Check whether the babysitter is flexible with the time if you are late to arrive home than expected time. Follow these guide that will help you to hire the best babysitter.

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