A happy nanny understands her responsibilities and finds satisfaction fulfilling them while an unhappy nanny brings less to the job when she lacks some level of satisfaction at the workplace. That is why a parent and nanny evaluation was created. A nanny evaluation is an effective communication tool to document the parents and the nanny feedback with the purpose to improve their employment relationship.                                               

It is recommended to fill the first nanny evaluation after three to six months of employment and once every year thereafter. 

Employer name: _______________________________________ Nanny name:_________________________________________ Date: ____,____

Instructions:

Parents and nanny are encouraged to be genuine and truthful with your answers

Part one to be filled by nanny

Part two to be filled by parents

Part Three is to be filled by both the parents and the nanny at the meeting.

In order for this evaluation to work as intended both the parents and the nanny must follow its instructions as directed.

Have ready extra paper and a pen or pencil to write notes.

Schedule a second meeting to review progress and  goals.

PART ONE

Instructions:

Score by writing one number from 1 to 5, 5 being great, 4 good, 3 needs to improve, 2 for being terrible and 1 for not applying.

Add notes in areas to improve and explain how to do it.

Add up your scores. The highest possible score is 95

Communication

I speak clearly _____                                                

I use appropriate vocabulary _____

I correctly interpret children’s needs _____

I encourage vocabulary development  _____

Behavior management

I keep children involved so that they don’t misbehave _____

I anticipate problems and redirect children before trouble starts _____

I prevent small problems from becoming big ones _____

I explain misbehavior in a way is understood _____

I give positive feedback/encouragement _____

I use time-out effectively _____

Involvement on children’s activities

I read to children actively _____

I actively follow the children’s lead _____

I encourage independent play _____

I keep them safe at all times _____

Attention to children’s emotional needs

I show affection openly _____

I praise readily _____

I accept affection easily _____

I encourage affectionate behavior _____

Overall self-evaluation: Add up your scores.

Every day responsibilities, supervision and time management. 

The nanny’s job is about her involvement with children. Nevertheless, while the majority of her responsibilities are directly involved with the children some are not; other responsibilities are more in the nature of support to the family.

The questions below are to help discover what areas of the job the nanny finds less satisfying, whether these may be work-overload and time management and what can possibly happen in order to find more satisfaction at her workplace.

List all the things you do every day at your job

Go over your list and mark those responsibilities that are child-care related.

Write separately your responsibilities at the job that are not child-care related.

Re-write on a fresh piece of paper the entire list. A separate page will give you a fresh start and might help remember some things you might have forgotten on your first list.

Rate items on each list in order of how much you like doing each of your responsibilities with the number 1 being the most satisfying,  2 for I am okay with it, 3 I can tolerate doing this but I don’t like it and the number 4 for I hate  having to do this.

Explain why you find satisfying the responsibilities you rated with the number 1.

Explain the reason why you hate doing your responsibilities you rated with the number 4 and do the same with the responsibilities you rated with numbers 2 and 3.

On responsibilities rated with numbers 2, 3, and 4 offer and alternative explanation such as

• This should be done less or more often (and write down why)
• This should be done by someone else (suggest the appropriate person and  write down why)
• This should be done in another way (provide all your suggesting alternative methods)
• This should be a substitute for (then give your suggestion)
• This is not that necessary I do it by myself, or this does not apply to me or this wasn’t on the job description.

My responsibilities are (make a list and when apply describe all your responsibilities at work)

Are there any responsibilities that you could substitute with different ones you might find more satisfying? For any of those you rated with numbers 2 and 3 and especially for the ones you rated with the number 4? Write down all your alternative suggestions.

Time management:

At what time do you start your job each morning? _____

How much variation is there from day to day? _____

At what time do you end your work each day? _____

How much variation is there from day to day? _____

How much notice do you receive for schedule changes? _____

Do you need more notice? _____

Add all your comments and suggestions on the ratio of weekly hours and nanny free time.

How many hours each day are you directly involved with the children? _____

What would you change? _____

Is there any ratio balance to manage stress and burn-outs? _____

What would you change? _____

Rate your employer’s communication with you. Score with one number from 1 to 5, with the number 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest.  The highest possible score is 50. Suggest all the alternatives you can consider for improvement for any area rated below 5.

Suggesting alternatives for improving your employer’s communication with you.

Communicated clearly _____

In a consistent manner _____

I receive praise/thanks for job well done _____

Nanny and family communication are comfortable _____

Employer uses effective methods of communication _____

Employer uses lists to communicate as an effective method of communication _____

Employer uses notes to communicate as an effective method of communication _____

Employer uses a journal to communicate as an effective method of communication _____

Employer uses daily conversation to communicate as an effective method of communication _____

Employer uses weekly wrap-ups to communicate as an effective method of communication _____

Add up your scores _____

Communicate your final analysis with your employer to further both your insights and to broad both your understandings of how to improve your job related responsibilities. This can help you to achieve mutual job related satisfaction and strengthen your employer/employee relationship. 

The nanny’s only responsibility is to provide high quality child care. Her job requires getting certain things done at certain times. Nannies time themselves on each of their chores to achieve the most work possible by the end of the day without un-attending -at any moment- the children at their care. That is why a re-charge time is crucial to prevent nanny-burnt-out.

PART TWO

To be completed by employer

Child-Care performance:

Instructions:

Rate your nanny’s performance according to how you expect your nanny to do each of his/her responsibilities.

Score with one number from 1 to 5, with the numbers 5 being the highest and 1 the lowest.  The highest possible score is 50.

Suggest all your alternatives for improvement for areas rated below 5.

You can add notes on those areas where you are unable to observe your nanny’s performance but do not rate your nanny on those areas.

Nanny Responsibilities (make a complete list of the responsibilities your nanny has):

How to improve this: 

Child (ren) daily schedule

Morning arrival/wake up (if a live in nanny) _____

Children’s nap/rest time _____

Mealtime _____

Indoor play _____

Outdoor play _____

Working area clean up _____

Children clean up _____

Outside activities _____

Bed time _____

Other Please specify _____

Nanny’s relationship with child (ren)

Communication

Speaks clearly _____

Speaks slowly _____

Uses appropriate vocabulary _____

Interprets child(ren)’s needs _____

Encourages vocabulary _____

Actively contributes   to child(ren) development _____

Notes/Other _____

Behavior management

keep chid(ren) active to prevents misbehavior _____

Anticipates problems and re-directs child(ren) before trouble starts _____

Prevents small problems from becoming big ones _____

Explains misbehavior clearly in a way is understood _____

Give and encourage positive feedback _____

Uses time-out effectively _____

Notes/other _____

Involvement with child(ren) activities

Leads child(ren) actively _____

Follow child(ren)’s lead actively _____

Encourages independent play _____

Keeps child(ren) safe at all times _____

Note/other _____

Attention to child(ren) emotional needs

Shows affection openly _____

Accepts affection openly _____

Encourages affectionate behavior _____

Praises child(ren) effectively _____

Notes/other _____

Add scores _____

Child related housekeeping responsibilities (Mark on the following section lines but do not add scores)

Toys are put away _____

Rooms used by child(ren) are clean _____

Child(ren) beds are made _____

Child(ren) laundry is done _____

Child(ren) drawers, closets and shelves are organized _____

Child(ren) bathroom(s) is/ are in order _____

Higher Score _____

PART THREE

Child Development Objectives to be completed by nanny and family during the meeting

The child development part of the job has many components. You may each have different ideas of the child(ren)’s favorite activities and needs and you might want to review materials and procedures together.

Cognitive learning skill

Materials used (make a list)

Materials needed (make a list)

Communication development Favorite language activities

Reading (make a list)

Favorite reading activities (make a list)

Numbers/Math

Favorite Math activities (list them)

Creative imagination

Favorite creative activities (make a list)

Science

Favorite Science activities (make a list)

Computer

Favorite Computer activities (make a list)

Note/Other

Favorite other activities (make a list)

Physical development (Large muscle skills)

Satisfactory for the age _____

Needs to improve _____

How can improve (describe)

Sit _____

Stand _____

Walk _____

Run _____

Jump _____

Sports _____

Other _____

Notations:

Eye/hand coordination

Holding _____

Grasping _____

Manipulating objects _____

Feeding and dressing on its Own _____

Pick up toys with ease _____

Can put age appropriate puzzles together _____

Drawing _____

Painting _____

Crafts activities _____

Hand skilled at writing _____

Card games _____

Table games _____

Other _____

Notations:

Add other cognitive skill not listed

Materials used

Materials needed

Personal responsibility

Immediate goal

Long-term goal

Wake up/early morning _____

Naps _____

Bedtimes at night _____

TV (tablet) (phone) time _____

Hygiene _____

Independent play _____

Group play _____

Potty-train _____

School work _____

Courtesy _____

Other _____

Notations:

Review each other’s responses in all sections of the evaluation

Where do you agree?

Where do you differ?

What is going well?

Is there room for improvement and how?

If employer’s expectations are not being met in a given area should expectations be revised?

Should ways to meet employer’s expectations be reviewed by the employers?

Should employer’s expectations be reviewed by the nanny?

Add all notations you ask to be considered: