It may be awkward to request permission to run a nanny background check on a prospective babysitter or caregiver, but doing so can ensure the safety and wellbeing of the entire family. Free checks are available on sites like checkpeople.com, but be sure to get permission first and gather a full name, driver’s license, a seven-year address history and social security number. The DMV in the states in which the candidate has resided can provide a driving record and references can confirm (or deny) how the person gets along with kids or handles stressful situations. The ideal candidate should have CPR and first aid training.
