HOW DO YOU SCREEN A NANNY?

It is a matter of the utmost gravity to ensure the welfare of the young ones in our care. A rigorous investigation is needed, one that starts with ascertaining the nanny’s full name, date of birth, and Social Security number. Investigate any criminal records, the person’s presence on a sex offender list, and a driving record using the internet or government resources. We should ask for the nanny’s accreditations and qualifications and call on her personal and professional references.

Also, please do everything you can to confirm her employment history and obtain a background check from her previous employer. Finally, ensure that the nanny is content with the whole process, answer whatever questions she may have; and always keep in mind that the safety of the children rests on our shoulders.

Hire Someone to Run a Deep Nanny Background Check

Deep nanny background checks can reassure your child’s safety and give you peace of mind when you are not at home. Normal checks include mapping out the nanny’s employment history.  But deep checks go further and may include tracking court documents to identify evidence of civil lawsuits or name changes. Deep checks also include social listening and scanning of posts, accounts, and mentions of your nanny using tools like Echosearch.net. On average, PI services cost $1000 to $5000 for a full week of work, but expect to pay above the average for this kind of deep investigation.

Get approval

Rather than obtaining written permission from a prospective candidate before initiating a background check, ShareAble for Hires provides an automated solution to the task. The platform enables employers to quickly receive express consent from applicants for necessary screenings with minimal effort. A document outlining the background check details can be signed electronically by candidates, streamlining the process.

By using ShareAble for Hires, applicants can maintain control over how their data is handled. They can grant affirmative authorization for screening and get the same reports you obtain.

Obtain personal data

Collect the necessary information. This may include the person’s full name, date of birth, social security number, and other information you feel is necessary for a thorough background check. Also, remember to obtain a copy of the person’s driver’s license or state ID.

Proceed with the background check

Rather than outsourcing their background checks, some employers opt to do their own. With so much of the world’s collective knowledge now available at their fingertips, people searching databases offer companies a means of collecting employee data. However, the accuracy and legality of this information may need to be improved when used for making employment decisions.

TransUnion’s ShareAble for Hires should be your top choice to ensure you are acquiring a compliant background check report. With this service, you can access credit, criminal, and ID checks in just minutes, allowing you the convenience of hiring candidates immediately. Thus, one of the most effective ways to ensure a thorough review is completed quickly before employing any individual is by using ShareAble for Hires.

Examine the results

Examining the results is all about monitoring the red flags. They are as follows:

- Having a recent criminal history
- Violations of federal or state laws
- Having a shady job history
- Falsifying educational or work experience

WHY SHOULD YOU RUN A BACKGROUND CHECK ON A NANNY?

Taking on the responsibility of providing care for a child requires due diligence, and a thorough background check is a must. Don’t just hire any nanny; ensure you are getting someone trustworthy, reliable, and safe to look after your little ones. Investing the time to run a background check on your nanny candidates could prove invaluable and avoid any potential problems in the future. Essential reasons to run a background check on a nanny include the following:

- To ensure the safety of your children: A background check can help you determine if the nanny has any criminal convictions or has been accused of child abuse or neglect.

- To ensure the nanny is who they say they are: A background check can help you verify the nanny’s identity and ensure they are not using a false name or identity.

- To check the nanny’s references: A background check can help you contact the nanny’s previous employers and get an idea of their work history and performance.

- To determine if the nanny has the necessary qualifications: A background check can help you check the qualifications and ensure that they have the training and experience required to care for your children.

WHICH INFORMATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE NANNY BACKGROUND CHECK? 

The thought of entrusting a nanny with our children’s well-being is a weighty matter. As such, you need to know how to do a background check on the nanny and what information to anticipate. The background check can highlight any issues that may lend the family caution. Below are the particulars of what a potential nanny background check should include:

1. Criminal Record: investigate any convictions of a criminal or felonious nature, with confirmations from the FBI database and state police if necessary.

2. Education: Check on any college degrees earned and professional training taken to broaden the nanny’s knowledge and qualifications.

3. Driving Record: Verify that the nanny holds a valid driver’s license and investigate any evidence of reckless driving or neglected obligations to pay traffic fines.

4. Health: Check that the nanny has an up-to-date health certificate to confirm their physical health.

5. Reference checks: interview references to get a sense of their past work and character.

6. Background and credit checks: ensure that there are no untoward financial or other issues in the nanny’s past.

These six points may be unremarkable but are essential for the peace of mind of any family engaging a nanny. Additionally, it is a worthwhile investment to ensure that the chosen nanny is well-equipped to handle the care of the family’s most precious assets.

How to Get a Comprehensive Check on Babysitter History

You can use background check apps that give you an overview of your babysitter’s past.  But if you want much more detailed reports, hire a private investigator to help you. PIs can do surveillance on your nanny to not only uncover their employment history but also criminal, financial, and even ideological details. PIs may also interview the nanny’s past employers, friends, and acquaintances. They’ll give you a detailed report so you can make an informed decision about whether to hire or fire your nanny.

How to Run a Criminal and Financial Background Check on a Babysitter

Financial background checks help reveal histories of bad credit, unpaid liabilities, bankruptcy, and even unpaid judgments.  But these data in themselves may not be enough for you to make a fair or risk-free decision about your nanny.  That is why Martin PI employs a team of ex-intelligence operators for these kinds of investigations. We do background checks and perform psychological behavioral analyses to identify hard wired tendencies and patterns. Our reports give you a deeper look into your nanny’s past, plus a probabilistic prediction of their future actions.