tips. You will need A phone A list of questions References and internet access (optional)

(optional) (optional). Step 1. Determine your needs and the kind of person you want. There

are many nannies, certified and uncertified, young and old, experienced and new. Search

the International Nanny Association and the Alliance of Professional Nanny Agencies or

a nanny training program on the internet. Step 2. Interview your nanny without the presence

of your children. Step 3. Invite the candidate to your home for a longer meeting with your

children. Step 4. Call all of the candidate’s references, and ask specific questions. Contact

a private security company or nanny agency that provides nanny screenings if you are

hesitant about your candidate. Step 5. Give the nanny a written offer with the job description

and compensation clearly outlined. Did you know Did you know? The history of the nanny

can be traced to the 19th century when they were called nurses. Nannies had more power

and responsibility than they do today.