It can be difficult for parents to hire a nanny, but there are many ways to ensure the safety of the entire family before bringing someone on board. A background check can allow families to understand the candidate’s past, level of professionalism and trustworthiness. It also provides access to essential information, including identity confirmation, criminal records, driving records, sexual offenses, child abuse records and a reference check. Parents should set expectations before making the hire and setting salary, while also taking the time to assess the applicant’s education level, establish a set of minimum requirements, create an attractive job advert, prepare a thorough interview, and ask for proof of documents, certificates and degrees.
