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Note: If your candidate currently lives in New York or has lived there in the past seven years, a New York Statewide Criminal History (or OCA Search) may be triggered. There is an additional fee for New York OCA searches of $100.00. This is a fee charged by the New York OCA, not Nanny Parent Connection. Terms and conditions apply for our Vetted Candidate Guarantee. Click here for more information.
What Our Customers Say
“My husband and I had been using one of the big name sites for our nanny background checks. We just ordered the Premium Plus check on one of our babysitters through Nanny Parent Connection. The report came back in less than 24 hours, was easy to understand, and was $40.00 cheaper!”
YASMINE E.
“Don’t waste your time spending hours researching background check companies on the Internet like I did. Nanny Parent Connection has the most AFFORDABLE and COMPLETE background checks. Plus they will walk you through the results and answer any questions you might have!”
MIKAEL R.
“If there is any way I can express my gratitude to your company, please let me know. I honestly don’t think you understand how beneficial your services are in ensuring that families are safe in who they invite into their home. You have been so helpful, and really gone above and beyond to support us. I can’t thank you enough.”
LISA R.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve never ran a background check before and am feeling totally lost. Help!
We’ve all been there! Take a moment to check out this excellent article on how background checks work and why you should ALWAYS run a background check on potential nannies, sitters, and au pairs.
How does the background check system work?
We specifically designed this system in partnership with Chapman Sitters so that you can order a background check in less than five minutes. All we need from you is the candidate’s name and email address. Once the background check order is placed, our system sends an email to your candidate to begin the authorization process. Most candidates complete the authorization in a few minutes. The background check process then begins and results will be emailed to you usually within one to two days if no hits are found. No additional work needed from you and the system is available 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
What specific information about my candidate do I need to have ready before ordering the background check?
The only information that we need from you is your candidate’s first name, last name and email address. Our system takes care of collecting the rest of the required information (address, Social Security number or tax id number, etc.) from the candidate during the authorization process. Our goal is for the background check ordering process to take five minutes or less!
My candidate doesn’t have a Social Security number. Can I still use your background check system?
Yes! As long as your candidate has a tax id number or ITIN, our system can process the order.
Besides the price for the background check package I select, are there any other fees that I need to be aware of?
For most customers, no. The price you see is the price you pay. If your candidate currently lives in New York or has lived there in the past seven years, a New York Statewide Criminal History (or OCA Search) may be triggered. There is an additional fee for New York OCA searches of $100.00. This is a fee charged by the New York OCA, not Nanny Parent Connection.
I would like to purchase a background check on someone who is not going to work as my nanny, babysitter or tutor. Is that okay?
No problem! Our system works for all candidates no matter their occupation or location. We have customers that use our system to run background checks on coaches, church volunteers/employees, elder care workers, school volunteers, etc. Make sure you understand the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) laws and regulations regarding employment background checks conducted by a third party. You can find that information here.
Can you explain in more detail what the various package features are?
Social Security # Trace
The crucial first step for identifying residential history, aliases, and other key data points in order to complete the most extensive and thorough certified background check. Not all SSN traces are the same. Using cutting edge resources, we are able to identify the most complex data points while eliminating erroneous and costly information found in other’s trace products. The trace identifies residential history, aliases, and other key data points in order to complete our background checks.
Enhanced Nationwide Criminal Database Search
The Enhanced Nationwide Criminal Database Search (ENCD) searches nearly one billion offense records in this instant, 50-state, multi-jurisdictional search. The database is a compilation of criminal records, information from municipal, circuit, district and superior court repositories, as well as the Department of Corrections, the FBI, U.S. Marshal, U.S. Customs, the DEA, Secret Service and the Department of Justice. The ENCD search does not include county criminal records.
Department of Justice (DOJ) National Sex Offender Search
There are currently hundreds of thousands of registered sex offenders nationwide. Under the legislation of Megan’s Law, sexual offenders are required to register when they change their residence. Sterling’s multi-state database is a collection of stored data from multiple state registries. All potential records found from this search are automatically confirmed from the actual source to ensure accuracy and completeness to meet FCRA reporting compliance.
Criminal Records – Current County (7 Year Historical Search)
County Criminal Records Searches are the gold standard for any complete background check. Our County Criminal Record Searches check records at both the misdemeanor and felony levels for the county that your candidate currently resides in. This search is the most in-depth way to get accurate and timely results. We have a vast team of records professionals who conduct in-person searches at courthouses in all US jurisdictions, including territories. This search helps look beyond a candidate’s residential history. With just a name and date of birth, investigators are able to locate offenses across the country. We ensure the information you receive is confirmed and reported in full compliance of FCRA.
Criminal Records – All Counties of Residence (7 Year Historical Search)
Virtually identical to the Criminal Records – Current County (7 Year Historical Search) feature but checks records at both the misdemeanor and felony levels for ALL counties that your candidate resided in over the past seven years.
Motor Vehicles Record (MVR) Search
Before your clients hire a care provider and hand over the keys, this one-time check will search your candidate’s Motor Vehicle Records. Driving records are available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and internationally. Instant MVRs are available in the majority of states. Results are returned to you in an easy-to-read report that includes license type, standing, and any violations, suspensions, or convictions incurred.
Extended Global Sanctions Search
The Extended Global Sanctions Search examines millions of records worldwide sourced from foreign governments, courts, regulatory enforcement, law enforcement agencies, and other public and proprietary data sources around the globe. Data sources are subject to availability and applicable reporting restrictions. This search reviews restriction, sanction, and exclusion records maintained by US and international legal and regulatory enforcement organizations and public sources, and includes sources containing information from 1,700+ watchlists and sanctions with 4+ million records, as well as Politically Exposed Persons (PEP).
My care provider candidate recently moved from a different state. Will the background check search records from where she previously lived?
Definitely! Make sure you order the Premium Plus package which will complete a search of all U.S. counties where the candidate resided over the past seven years.
I’ve heard I should only use FCRA compliant nanny background checks. What is FCRA?
The FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) is the federal law regulating employment background checks. Even though the term “credit” is used, the FCRA law applies to all employment background checks conducted by a third party whether the check includes a credit report or not. All of our background checks are FCRA compliant and in addition, our background check processor is one of only a small percentage of background screening firms in the world to have earned the distinguished Seal of Accreditation through the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). To become accredited, our processor passed a rigorous on-site audit of their policies, procedures and best practices.
I would like to purchase a Premium Plus or Premium background check but my candidate doesn’t have a driver’s license. What should I do?
No problem! If your candidate has a state issued ID number, they can enter that in lieu of a driver’s license number during the authorization process.
I would like to check on the status of my background check order. How do I do that?
We’re happy to check on the status of your order. For security and data privacy reasons, we do not publish any specific information about background check orders on our website. Please email us here or call/text us at (425) 243-7032.