We know your children’s safety is your top priority. That’s why you should rely on a trusted and accredited background check company such as National Crime Search to conduct a thorough background check on your potential nanny. Even if the person was recommended by a friend or family member, screening a candidate will provide peace of mind and help you make the best choice for your family.
Let’s explore what families should consider when conducting a background check on a nanny candidate to care for their children.
You can check a candidate’s criminal history, driving records, education and past employment and more. Because a nanny is a prospective employee this screening must adhere to certain legal provisions established by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a federal law that protects consumers’ private information.
To start, you must get the candidate’s signed consent before conducting the searches. There are also both state and federal laws dictating what can be shown in the report, how far back it can go and what should be taken into consideration when hiring, among other requirements. NCS makes that easy by providing an authorization form template.
We highly recommend using one of our featured packages for a comprehensive background check and adding on any of our individual services:
Drug Screening
A drug test can reveal past drug use that could be a concern, especially if the nanny will be driving your children or providing medical care. NCS offers 4 panel, 5 panel, 9 panel and 10 panel drug tests. With a few easy steps, your candidates can schedule their drug screen at a collection site they choose at a time that is convenient for them.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
NCS can help you comply with the law and verify employment eligibility with our easy-to-use system that guides and stores new hire Form I-9s online and returns E-Verify results instantly.
National Crime Search (NCS) Experience and Accreditation
National Crime Search has 15 years of experience with volunteer background checks. NCS also has full accreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association, so you can have peace of mind that you’re working with a credible background screening company. Contact us to get started.