Expert Interview
At Preschool Readers, we understand that various factors affect a child’s learning process. To remain up-to-date and informed on best practices, we have an Expert Interview series. In this series, we interview experts who provide tips, tricks, and suggestions for parents of preschoolers. We hope you enjoy our interview with Madison Hill, Owner, and Operator of Naples Babysitting Company.
Name & Job Title: Madison Hill / Owner and Operator of Naples Babysitting Company
Business Name: Naples Babysitting Company
What Services Do You Provide, and Whom Do You Serve: We provide custom childcare to families and businesses in SWFL. Our services go beyond babysitting – such as birthday parties, homework help, mothers helpers, and so much more. If it involves children, most likely, we can be of service.
| How Can a Good Babysitter/Nanny Affect A Preschoolers Learning Process: Having a good babysitter/ nanny is so important to a young child’s learning and development experience – from one-on-one reading and learning time to simply encouraging children’s interests and making children feel confident in exploring their passions and learning more about them. Babysitters/ nannies are principal role models for children, and if they are modeling continuous learning and growth, it is almost certain children will do the same. |
What Qualities Should a Parent Look For In a Babysitter/Nanny: Each family is different, and the qualities they value are as well. So, always keeping in mind your own family’s needs is essential. But generally speaking, babysitters/ nannies should be consistent with their time and personality – as we all know the importance of consistency for growing minds. A great babysitter/ nanny is creative and encourages creative play to spark new interests and enhance passions. Lastly, a great babysitter/ nanny should be able to multitask efficiently and keep attentive to the children while completing other necessary tasks.
What Questions Should Every Parent Ask When Interviewing a Potential Babysitter/Nanny: When working with a potential new babysitter/nanny, your questions will differ depending on if this is a consistent position like a nanny or a sporadic position like a babysitter. For a nanny, you should ask about their availability, consistency in previous jobs, and ages they have experience nannying. When it comes to a babysitter, you should ask about their age, experience, and reliability. However, it is most important to ask situational questions like what the babysitter would do if a child got injured or fell in the pool. Thankfully, when working with Naples Babysitting Company, you don’t have to worry about asking any of these questions, as all of our babysitters are interviewed personally and follow strict procedures during their reservations. We always encourage parents to ask as many questions as they would like to make them feel comfortable.
| What Do Babysitters/Nannies Wish Parents Knew: As babysitters, we wish parents understood we are experienced and qualified to do our job. We’re often questioned on if our babysitters have enough experience to care for certain ages or a certain number of children, and the answer is always yes. As the reservation coordinator for Naples Babysitting Company, I make sure that every family matches with a babysitter with immense experience with the ages of children, number of children, and any other special needs of requests. |
| What Essential Information Should Every Parent Leave For Their Babysitter/Nanny: Some essential information that babysitters should always have is parent contact information and emergency contacts information. Additional information includes allergies or medical conditions and how to handle them. One more thing – we have all of our babysitters ask, if the child were to get upset, are there any toys or tricks to calm them down like a stuffed animal, song, or alone time? |
What Books Do You Recommend Parents Read To Their Preschooler To Ease Separation Anxiety Before The Arrival Of a Babysitter/Nanny: Llama Llama Meets the Babysitter by Anna Dewdney is a great short read about a nervous llama who learns that having a babysitter over while mom and dad are out is fun and not scary at all!
And Just For Fun… What Is One Word You Would Use To Describe Yourself As a Preschooler: One word to describe myself as a preschooler would be energetic.
How Can Parents Connect Or Work With You: The best way to get more information about Naples Babysitting Company or to book a babysitter with our team in via our website www.naplesbabysittingcompany.com for more questions feel free to call me during normal business hours at 239-682-0246 or check out our instagram for some fun picture and videos of the cool stuff we get to do with kids @naplesbabysittingcompany.
