Hi everyone! It’s Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video.

Over the past year, our team has been approached by multiple nannies to discuss whether parents hiring a nanny or sitter should be background checked.

Several of these childcare providers shared some disturbing stories about sexual harassment, wage theft, and domestic violence that they had encountered.

While we have seen a few parents run background checks on themselves within our community, it is not common.

We reached out to several nanny agency partners from across the United States to get their take and heard a similar response: it is rare for parents to run background checks on themselves.

Should parents be background checked? Let’s explore the pros, cons and what our team recommends.

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura with Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video.

Hiring a nanny is a crucial decision for families, requiring careful consideration of various factors to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.

Among the many considerations, the question of whether to check a nanny’s credit report or credit score often arises.

In this video, let’s discuss the pros and cons of such a practice and explore the potential benefits and ethical implications for families seeking to make an informed decision.

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Hi everyone! It’s Nea with Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video.

Today, we want to discuss this whole nanny drug testing thing. It’s a debate that’s been buzzing around, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tightrope walk.

On one hand, some people argue that drug testing is a must to keep our children safe. But on the flip side, others say it’s like poking your nose where it doesn’t belong and messing with your nanny or sitter’s privacy.

Let’s dive in and discuss the different sides of this debate.

At the end of this video, I will share the advice that our team shares with families in our community. We hope you find this useful!

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We all know how busy the holiday season can get. Travel, kids home from school, countless get-togethers, and this year, a triple whammy of COVID, influenza, and RSV running rampant throughout our communities!

To help, I’ve put together a checklist of nanny year end tasks that you should handle in the next couple of days if you are currently working with a nanny.

In this video, I’m going to discuss: 

– Holiday schedule planning

– Gift exchange with your nanny

– How to stay healthy if traveling

– Reviewing your Inclement weather policy

– Organizing year end payroll documents

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Hi everyone. It’s Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with a truly fun video!

Recently, I teamed up with Michelle Kelsey who is the founder of The Nanny Solution, an amazing nanny agency based out of Canada, to discuss an unusual but important topic.

In this week’s video, I run awkward nanny scenarios by Michelle for her reaction and advice on how to handle. These are REAL scenarios that my team and I have run into over the last couple of years. Michelle has some great advice coming from her 20 years of experience in the industry.

So excited to create this collaboration video with Michelle! 🤗

Sit back, relax, and I hope you learn something from this video…and laugh with us as well!

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Hi everyone. Hope you had a spooky Halloween! 🎃

I’m back with the second video in my “Guide to Background Checks” series.

Most parents have never run a background check before. In this two-part series, I am going to walk you through the ins and outs of how to run a background check and read the results. I’ll cover everything you need to know!

In Part 1, we discussed how to order a background check. In Part 2, you’ve ordered your background check and received the final report. How do you understand the results?

Some of the questions we hear on a regular basis from background check customers are:

How should I interpret that hit on the County Criminal Record Search? What does the flag mean on the Social Security Trace? Should I be concerned about that accident listed on the Motor Vehicle Report?

Check out Part 2 of my “Guide to Background Checks” series where I discuss how to read and interpret each section. I also include red flags that you should be on the look out for when reviewing the report.

Also, don’t forget to check out Part 1 of this video series here.

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Happy almost Halloween! It’s Laura back with my next video.

Most parents across the United States have never ran a background check on a nanny or sitter before. It’s hard to blame them! The process can feel daunting as there are so many different companies out there offering a variety of background check resources.

But when it comes to the safety of your children and family, confirming that your child care provider has a clear background is so critical.

In this two part series, “Guide to Background Checks”, I am going to walk you through the ins and outs of how to run a background check and understand the results. I’ll cover everything you need to know to make the process of choosing and ordering a background check as stress-free as possible.

In this video, I’m going to discuss: 

– What Is a Background Check?

– Different Types of Background Checks

– Why Is It Important to Run a Background Check?

Click the button below to watch the video and don’t forget to check back in next week when I release Part 2 of my “Guide to Background Checks” series.

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Hi everyone!

It’s very common for a nanny to transport your kids to and from school and as well as to activities like the park, movies, or sports practice.

If driving is one of your nanny’s job duties, make sure your kids… and nanny are safe!

In today’s video, “Do You Need To Add Your Nanny To Your Car Insurance?”, I discuss my top tips including:

– Important tips to consider if your nanny is driving their own car

– Things to consider when the nanny is driving a family’s car

– The nanny’s responsibilities when driving children

– How to reimburse for mileage

– Worker’s Compensation Insurance

– Vehicle inspections and much more!

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura back with my next video which I hope every parent that has (or is considering hiring) a nanny or other household employee will spend a few minutes to watch.

In this video, I share an emotional, real world story from one of our customers about why background checks are SO IMPORTANT to ensuring your family is safe.

Roughly 75% of parents do not run background checks on their nanny. Many of these parents rely solely on personal recommendations or “word of mouth” when looking for their next nanny.

Today, I am going to show you why relying strictly on recommendations from friends or neighbors when looking for your next nanny, sitter or household employee can be a recipe for disaster.

You can check out our background check packages by clicking here.

TW: This video does get emotional. The nanny discussed in this video is not a member of the Nanny Parent Connection community.

Scroll down to check out the video and I hope that you never skip the background check!

 

In June 2018, a Seattle area nanny was caught on a nanny camera abusing a child. The family installed the camera after receiving a tip. She was charged with child assault.

In July 2018, a nanny cam showed a Kent babysitter repeatedly assaulting a three month old baby. She was charged with child assault.

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In July of this year, another nanny in the Seattle area was caught on camera shaking a 10 month old baby. She was charged with child assault.

These situations are extremely upsetting to hear about, and for some parents it is the reason they shy away from working with sitters or nannies.

It’s important to note that these stories are not the norm – Seattle has a fantastic nanny community made up of many caring individuals who would never harm a child. In fact, the Seattle nanny community was instrumental in bringing the nanny from the June 2018 incident to justice – and policing the nanny forums when that particular individual tried to continue to offer child care services even after her arrest.

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When parents hear about these stories they often discuss installing a nanny cam.

However, nanny cams are not just for catching those endangering children. There can be many benefits to nanny cam monitoring as well.

Continue reading “Should Parents Use A Hidden Nanny Camera?”