Cover of "A Guide to Checking Nanny References" with photos of a nanny and child, and a woman on the phone.

Reference Check Guide

$25.00

When it comes to reference checks, most families make the call, get a polished or generic non-answer, and move on without the information they actually needed. This guide gives you a structured, repeatable way to conduct reference checks that go beyond the script and surface what former employers are really saying—and what they aren’t.

Perfect for families who want to move past generic reference calls and walk away with a clear, confident read on their candidate before making an offer.

What you’ll get:

• A curated set of reference questions designed to uncover reliability, judgment, and real-world caregiving behavior
• Guidance on how to listen actively—tone, hesitation, and what’s left unsaid matter as much as the answers themselves
• A step-by-step process for verifying information, probing deeper, and trusting your instincts when something feels off

The reference check is where you confirm what the interview suggested or discover what it didn’t reveal. With the right questions and a structured approach, you’ll be able to cross-check what your candidate told you, identify inconsistencies, and make a hiring decision you feel genuinely confident about.

You’ll walk away with the confidence to conduct reference calls with purpose, ask the questions that actually get answers, and make an offer knowing you did your due diligence.