This check list is helpful when  interviewing daycares, babysitters, coaches and school trip supervisors...

We welcome your suggestions

Please feel free to improve it any way you can, if  we find your suggestion useful we will add your information to the Reference Checklist page. We plan to  publish the final draft in July. Then you will always find it here on Street Smart Kidz and be able to download it any time you need it. I look forward to your suggestions. email info@streetsmartkidz.ca

Applicant Information

Full Name _______________________________________________________________

Nick Name (if applicable) ______________________________

Address _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ________________ Email Address: ________________

Driver's License # ( or provincial ID #)___________________________

References

Company Name________________________________________________________

Date From___________________________ Date To___________________________

Contact Name_______________________ Position___________________________

Contact Phone__________

Contact Address________________________________________________________

*ALL the above information MUST be filled in

Questioning the Reference

Now it's time to question the references, be in a quiet room, pay attention to what you are being told, but more importantly, what your NOT being told, and don't skip any questions, because when the reference check is over, you will need to analyze all the info and come to a general conclusion by writing down what made you feel good, and what set off warning signals. 

Discuss your notes about the following questions, with a mate, family member or close friend

Verify Above Information By Asking The Following:

The References Questions

Dates of employment From_______________ To _______________

Last salary _______________________

Will there be someone on site at all times with FIRST AID TRAINING? ___________________________________________________________________

Last job title______________________________

Responsibilities______________________________________________________

Would you hire them again? why?__________________________________
why not___________________________________________________________

Tell me about their interpersonal skill's ___________________________________________________________________

How was their general attendance? ___________________________________________________________________

Would you be comfortable leaving your children with this person?___________________________________________________________________

 If not why? ___________________________________________________________________

 How much supervision do they need?___________________________________________________________________

Signals To Listen For (reading between the lines)

• does the person answer right away, or is the phone quiet for a few seconds

• are they stuttering and stammering, looking for answers, or is there a natural easy flow to the conversation

To Do List

• PLEASE, complete this form  for every situation where your child needs to be left with a stranger. 

• Use at least three references for each person you plan to allow around your children. 

• ask a lot of questions, take notes and keep in mind that the references could be fake. 

• follow through by phoning each and every reference 

• then give yourself a pat on the back for being a good parent

Steven