What is the best way to get a background check done for a nanny/babysitter without using an agency?

Question

We have found someone to care for our children after school for 3 hours a day. We want to do a background check and anything else necessary. How would we go about it? We purposely aren't using an agency so we can avoid paying agency fees.

Answer 1

You can read
"5 Essential Steps for Undertaking a Nanny Background Check" here:
http://backgroundsearch.com/KWitems/KWnews/nanny-background-check.html

You can learn "How to do a free background Check", here:
http://backgroundsearch.com/Free-Search-Resources/FAQ/free-background-check.html

You are wise to run a background search on any nanny that you hire, because she will be in charge of the most valuable thing you have, your children. Making a mistake on the wrong nanny can be catastrophic for your family.

Answer 2

You can try an online background check.

Many databases are very sophisticated and contain every bit of information that you have ever given out in your life time. Some of them are public records. The telephone directory is a public record. Your property details are public record. There are hundreds of public records like marriage, birth, death, divorce records which if linked can give a complete record of a person.

But there are not many database querying software that are sophisticated enough to do this.

Most companies will charge you a lot of money to search the public records and information provided by third parties.

Don't get duped by some services which will give you nothing more than a address and a telephone number instead of the complete background check they promised in the first place.

Before paying to get a background check done, put in all the information you have about the person into a file. Use Google to query with each of the pieces of information. You might find some crucial information this way. Try Yahoo and MSN too.

If you are not satisfied with what you find or don't have the time do this on your own find a reliable service that gives you the information you are seeking or offer a refund. Here's one I used called ReverseCellPhoneRecords.com - http://www.reversecellphonerecords.com

But I would really ensure that I get the most information I can get about this nanny/babysitter before I entrust my children with them, even if it costs money. Better safe than sorry when it comes to children.

Answer 3

Get a No Cost Background Check Scan at https://bitly.im/aNWwJ

Its a sensible way to start. The site allows you to do a no cost scan simply to find out if any sort of data is in existence. A smaller analysis is done without cost. To get a detailed report its a modest payment.

You may not realize how many good reasons there are to try and find out more about the people around you. After all, whether you're talking about new friends, employees, doctors, caretakers for elderly family members, or even significant others, you, as a citizen, have a right to know whether the people you surround yourself with are who they say they are. This goes double in any situation that involves your children, which not only includes teachers and babysitters, but also scout masters, little league coaches and others. Bottom line, if you want to find out more about someone, you should perform a background check.

Answer 4

You can get Australian nanny background checks done at Home Buddies (www.homebuddies.com.au). You'll have to pay for the service, but they are pretty competitive. They do Police Checks and Working With Children Checks.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You need to ask her for her references (at least 3 of them) and follow up on them. It doesn't need to be people she's worked for, could be professionals who have dealt with her for a number of years (doctor? lawyer?).

And FOLLOW UP on the references, preferably meet with them face to face. You would be surprised how many people will give fake telephone numbers (the phone numbers of their friends, etc.). A meeting in a coffee shop for 20 minutes is not hard to organize (buy the reference a coffee!). When you do meet the reference, spend as much time asking them about themselves, than about the person you are thinking of hiring as a nanny (I'm sure you would not attribute the same importance to the opinion of someone who just got out of rehab as a doctor or accountant, for example).

For a little bit of money, you can also get a credit report on any person you are thinking of hiring. This would tell you if they have ever filed for bankruptcy, whether they are always late in paying their bills, etc. I think a credit agency can also check if they have been sued in civil or criminal court. All of these things can become relevant when someone is working for you.

The most important thing is to follow up on it and not decide to forget about the references because the person seems nice. A friend of mine just caught her nanny (on video) stealing money from her purse.

Good luck.

Answer 7

Your children are so much more important than paying agency fees.

Go to one of those web sites that offer background checks. You will still have to pay a fee apx $30.

Answer 8

If you live in the U.S., some states have background check forms that you can fill out and send away. For example, PA has two background check forms required of school employees. Try looking at the state education department's website to see if your state has something similar.

Answer 9

I used that website http://www.echeck.pcti-system.com .. the one referenced by that detective guy. I found exactly what I was looking for. So much for Mr Right, or rather Mr Convicted Felon with 2 Liens against him totaling over 30,000$ and an ex-wife I never knew about!! Thank God I found out the truth before it was too late. We were almost engaged!!

Answer 10

when i wanted to choose a baby sitter I installed a nanny camera in the house.....then i advertised for a babysitter.. Then i watched what they have done through the day....i took me 2-3 months to find the right person..and i had interview with more than 40 people....so as you see finding the person you like is not easy but I did it that way and now i have two who have been with us for one year now and I am happy.