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What Does a Nanny Background Check Entail?
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Nanny Background Check.

A nanny is someone who will most probably be solely responsible for caring for your children. The best nanny would be someone with a professional attitude and aptitude, as well as someone with a spotless background.

This is where the nanny background check comes into play. Many parents usually attempt the check themselves, and to a certain extent, that is a good decision. However, access to official records and other such data will not be easily available. Under such circumstances, it is better to support the personal check by a professional nanny background check.

Many agencies offer detailed checks. From the traditional private investigator to specialized websites that cater only to nanny background check, there is a wealth of opportunities available.

These agencies usually scan databases of criminal records and cross check information supplied by the nanny. All agencies are however requested to adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA), and this in turn implies that parents performing a nanny background check obtain the signed consent of the prospective candidate regarding a background check on him or her.

The nanny background check looks into information such as the Social Security Number (SSN) trace to verify the candidate’s address and any other instance where the SSN has been used for the past 7 to 10 years. SSN is actually the foundation of all background checks. It checks all the information provided by the candidate, as well as provides the list of all jurisdictions the number has been used under. This helps to open the way for further search into other counties or states where the candidate might have worked or lived. Statewide and county level checks help in asserting if the candidate has been convicted in the past. Sex offenders’ records also fall under the same category. DMV records, even if the nanny will not be required to drive, provide a wealth of information. Speeding tickets and accident records can already show character, and these records can also show if there have been any DUI records, indicating substance abuse.

Yet, the nanny background check should also be verified personally by the prospective employer. References should be checked, and in the end, going with the gut feeling even if a candidate appears the perfect choice is advised.

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