Daycare interview questions with a scorecard
18 proven questions for teachers and assistants, with space for notes and a 1 to 5 score. Turn sections off, add your own and download.
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OptionalWhat to listen for in a childcare interview
- Warmth: do they talk about children with real care and patience?
- Safety first: do they mention supervision, ratios, allergies and safe sleep without being asked?
- Positive guidance: do they redirect and teach, rather than punish?
- Family partnership: do they see parents as partners?
- Reliability: can they work the hours you need?
Good interview habits
- Ask every candidate the same questions so you can compare fairly.
- Score each answer right away.
- Do a short paid working interview in a classroom.
- Check references and complete the required background checks before they start.
After hiring, use our teacher evaluation form for 90-day and annual reviews.
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Common questions
What questions are asked in a childcare interview?
Common questions cover why the candidate wants to work with children, their experience with each age group, how they handle behavior, how they keep children safe, how they work with families and co-workers, and their availability and certifications.
How do I score childcare interview answers?
Ask each candidate the same questions and score every answer from 1 to 5 right after they answer. Add the scores and compare candidates fairly.
Is this interview template free?
Yes. Add your own questions and download a printable scorecard.