Nanny Background Checks, Reviewed by Humans
Comprehensive Screening Backed by Agency Expertise and Human‑Led Review
Screening That Goes Beyond the Database
Court-level Verification
National databases tell us where records may exist. County and federal court searches confirm what's accurate and legally reportable.
Credential Verification
We manually confirm certifications and training claims — and we've caught fabricated ones.
In-house Reference Checks (Optional)
A recruiter calls references directly and asks the questions that surface reliability, experience, and character.
Choose Your Screening Level
ESSENTIAL
Best for part-time or short-term care-
Identity & address history verification
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Nationwide criminal database search
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Criminal court search in the current county of residence
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Sex offender registry search
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Compliance review
PREMIUM
Best for full-time nannies and ongoing care-
Everything in Essential, plus:
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County court searches across 7-year address history
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Federal criminal court search
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Motor Vehicle Report (when driving is involved)
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Manual review for accuracy and compliance
PREMIUM PLUS
Best for live-in, newborn care, and high-responsibility roles-
Everything in Premium, plus:
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10-year county lookback (where applicable)
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Multi-district federal court searches
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Statewide criminal search (where available)
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Civil court records search
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Education & employment verification
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Escalation review when needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Hello Nanny caregivers go through background screening?
What kind of background checks do you run?
Our screening combines:
- Identity and address history verification
- Nationwide criminal database searches
- Criminal court record searches in relevant jurisdictions
- Sex offender registry searches
- Additional checks when relevant (driving records, employment or education verification, etc.)
- We verify records at the court level when applicable to ensure accuracy and fairness.
Why do you include both national and county searches?
National criminal databases help identify where records may exist.
County courts are used to confirm details and ensure any reportable information is accurate and compliant.
Using both helps balance thoroughness and fairness.
Can we just run a quick national background check?
We don’t recommend relying on national databases alone.
They are a useful starting point, but they can include outdated or incomplete information. Court‑level verification provides clarity and protects both families and caregivers.
How far back do your background checks go?
Do background checks show everything about a person?
No — and they shouldn’t.
Background screening is one part of a thoughtful hiring process. It’s designed to surface relevant, legally reportable information, not to define someone by their past.
We encourage families to consider experience, agency conducted reference checks, and overall fit alongside screening results.
What happens if something shows up on a background check?
If reportable information appears:
- We review it for accuracy and compliance
- Families receive clear context, not raw data
- Caregivers are given access to dispute processes when required
Our role is to support responsible decision‑making — not to make hiring decisions on a family’s behalf.
Hiring on Your Own? Use Our Playbook.
Screening is one step in a confident hire. Our Resource Hub gives you the same tools our recruiters use — interview guides, working trial guides, offer letter templates, and onboarding checklists.
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