Annie's Five Step Screening Process

1. We are extremely conscientious in selecting our child care providers. Our first step in the selection process begins with a telephone screening and application review. The purpose of this pre-screen and review process is to establish their communication skills, professionalism and experience.

2. Only the truly qualified candidates proceed to the second step, the personal interview in our Andover office. The personal interview is specifically designed to assess the candidates’ strengths and gain an understanding of their individual work style. During the interview the candidate must reflect a strong desire to work with families and must possess all the qualities that are ideal to a child care provider. These qualities include: warmth, maturity, responsibility, enthusiasm, patience and confidence.

3. All providers are asked to provide all reference information and any documentation pertaining to child care studies or certificate programs which will be verified as part of our third step.

4. Criminal background and safe driving checks are completed as the fourth step once candidates have met all of the other aspects of the process in accordance with agency standards.

5. Once candidates are ready for in-home interviews, we then look to your guidance and feedback on which provider is a good match for your family. We will also keep in contact with interviewees throughout the process to ensure commitment and enthusiasm toward your available position. This fifth and final step is essential in our continued goal of always find the best possible care for your family!