CHAP (Childcare Aptitude Profile)

Description

“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” – Kay Redfield Jamison

Leaving the care of their child in the hands of a stranger is a daunting and nerve-wracking experience for many parents. They need to be reassured that they are leaving their children in the hands of someone who not only loves what they do, but who also has the professional skills to handle a major responsibility. This makes nannies that are educated in childcare and development, up-to-date on safety measures, hardworking, caring, personable, and who truly love children a precious find.

Individuals who wish to pursue a career in childcare need to possess the right skills and personality profile, including a good work ethic, strong people skills, a diligent approach to tasks and duties, and a healthy mindset. Parents are also more likely to choose nannies whose values on childcare match their own. This test will provide insight into the candidate’s strengths and assets as a nanny, and highlight areas where s/he may need to develop and improve in order to be the best nanny possible.

Purpose: CHAP will assess whether a person has the necessary skills and traits to be a professional nanny.

Vitals
No. of questions: 143
Question type: Self-assessment, situational, multiple choice
Estimated completion time: 45 minutes
Shorter versions of assessment: N/A
Recommended age level: 18+
Qualification Level: Class A
Compliance: standards; EEOC standards (age)

Validation Information:
● Sample Size: 80
● Cronbach’s Alpha: 0.94

Features
Interview Questions: Available
Group Comparisons: Available

Report Includes:
● Summary
● Introduction
● Graphs
● Detailed narrative interpretation
● Strengths and Limitations
● Caregiver Style (based on parenting theories)
● Advice
● Impression Management

Factors and Scales:
Overall Score plus 5 factors, divided into 18 scales:
● Childcare Value System: Assesses values that are important and relevant to childcare.
● Work Ethic: Degree to which a person behaves in a responsible and productive manner.
● Diligence: Degree to which a person is willing to work hard, efficiently, and carefully.
● Mental Strength: Ability to deal with the difficulties of childcare.
● People Skills: Assesses whether a person interacts productively and appropriately.