DIY Nanny Background Checks

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What things should I consider when conducting my own nanny background check?

DIY Nanny Background Checks

Before hiring a nanny, always conduct nanny background checks to make sure the nanny is legally allowed to work in the country, has no criminal record, has a good driving record, and has never been charged with child abuse. Contacting former employees will help illustrate whether the nanny has a good personality, is flexible, has a good work ethic, and is reliable, but it won't necessarily get to the bottom of any legal problems or issues.

If you're a do-it-yourself kind of person and want to do your own background checks for nannies, there are a few things you need to know:

1) Do a personal background check by contacting previous employers to find out why they hired this particular nanny in the first place, why she left their employment, how many children she was responsible for, etc.

2) Do a civil court check to see if the nanny has had any previous convictions or lawsuits filed against her.

3) Part of the nanny screening should always include a check into the Child Abuse Registry.

4) Make sure the nanny hasn't had any convictions for driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol.

5) And finally, make sure the nanny is who she says she is. You should never rely on the nanny resume to tell the whole story. Instead, make sure to contact all of the references listed. If the references are only close friends or family of the candidate, ask for more work-related references to get a clearer picture.

   

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