I want to survey parents for help?

I run and in home child care business that is looking into expanding including hiring help. I want to include the opinions of my current cliental in the hiring process in that I want them to partake in survey of what criteria they believe a potential employee should have before consideration. Problem is, I can't think of good questions to ask. If you were a provider building a survey for parents, what would you ask them about their thoughs of a potential employee for children, especially if there may be times that person is left alone with the children (as in doctor appoints I must go to and so on.)

I want to survey parents for help?
I would do a Likert scale. I would ask parent to rate the following qualities on a scale of 1-5. 1 being "very important" 2 "somewhat important" 3 "not sure" 4 "not very important" and 5 "not important at all" Here are some things I'd include on the list





Years of Experience


Level of Education


Sense of Humor


Communication Skills


Caring Personality


Ability to deal with behavior problems effectively


Bi-lingual


References


Flexibility with Scheduling Hours


Willingness to Take classes in childcare/education





These are just the ones that came to mind immediately - I'm sure there are more. So, parents would rate each of these with number 1 through 5. Then you would score it and know which things are most important to the parents. good luck
Reply:Background check is a must...I'd want to know if the person has a criminal record or worse sex offender and yes women can be sex offenders.


Send home a memo for the parents, explaining your intentions and you would like their input so far as what type of childcare provider they would like to have for their child. Chances are if they like you then finding someone with similar personality, experience and demeanor would be what they are looking for.
Reply:why don't you just ask them what you just asked here! what would they want to see in an employee!? have them make a list of what they want. present a certain situation with their child and ask them how they would like to see it handled. hope that helped a little!
Reply:As a parent, I would insist they have a Blue Card. I don't know if you have this as I don't know what country you are in. In Australia, any person remotely associated with children through their employment must have one. They are thoroughly screened and checked on with police reports etc.


Next, references, experience with caring for children.


Whether they drink or take drugs


Their age


Explicit questions like: what would you do if a child kicked you etc.
Reply:I would ant to know there beliefs backgroud on discipline their other values If I were looking for child care . Their attitudes and their everyday habits also the more like me the better for my children I also think they should be very honest and professional. But also friendly and likeable who can relate wth and understand the children.
Reply:I think scenario questions are always a good way to know how people will react. You can ask lots of " What would you do if...." .This will help you to see how this person will look in your day care. If you ask " What would you do if you saw a child hit another one" and she said " I'd spank him" you'd know right of that you don't want to hire that person.





I think it's a good idea to let your parents know that you are thinking of hiring some one and ask them what sorts of things they would like to see in a person. I would appreciate that as a parent.





i hope this helps!
Reply:If you can't think of good interview questions for potential assistants, you shouldn't be running a child-care business. And you'll instill no confidence in your clients (parents) if you ask THEM!

shoe labels