If you have young children and need to go back to work, the only way to ensure that the nanny you use has never been in trouble is to pull a background report.  Police are reluctant to discuss criminal cases with the public.  Unless there has been a very public trial, most such criminals remain hidden from plain sight.

Nanny Surveillance
You can chose to hire someone to watch your kids without running a background check and place hidden cameras all around, but by the time you watch a video it could be too late.  Children are not capable of defending themselves against adults, which is why we, as parents, must protect them ourselves.

The best way to accomplish this is to get your potential nanny to fill out an application that includes their name and social security number.  The easiest way to search for someone is by using the Social Security Number, but it isn’t mandatory.  A name can be searched for as well as a number, and while it might take a bit longer, it is just as easy.

Running the Background Search
Pick a good search company; one that doesn’t falsely advertise free reports and then still wants to charge your card.  Apply for an annual membership; if you are looking for a nanny you will want to run several names, not just one.  Enter the name and, if you have it, the social security number of the individual in question.  In a matter of seconds you will have your reply.

It feels good to know that you are protecting your children to the best of your ability.   When hiring people to work with your family, it is always best to err on the side of caution.  Get a complete background search done in mere minutes, and relieve at least one worry from your mind.

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