The process of hiring a nanny can be overwhelming, but it is often necessary when both parents are working full-time jobs. The following steps could help alleviate some of the anxiety that comes with bringing someone into the home to provide care. This starts with determining family needs and budgets. The next steps include recruiting potential candidates, conducting interviews, and checking references/performing a background check. Once the best nanny has been identified, making an offer and working out a contract is the final step.