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Should Parents Be Background Checked?

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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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Should I Check My Nanny’s Credit Report?

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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 article, we’ll walk through 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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Should I Drug Test My Nanny?

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Should you drug test your nanny? It’s a question that comes up often, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tightrope walk.

On one hand, some families argue that drug testing is a must to keep their children safe. On the flip side, others say it pokes into territory that doesn’t belong to them and infringes on a nanny or sitter’s privacy.

In this article, we’ll walk through the different sides of this debate, and then share the advice our team gives families in our community. We hope you find it useful!

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Don’t Forget These Nanny Year End Tasks!

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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, we’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 article, we’ll cover: 

– Holiday schedule planning

– Gift exchange with your nanny

– How to stay healthy if traveling

– Reviewing your Inclement weather policy

– Organizing year end payroll documents

Let’s dive in, and happy holidays!

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How To Handle Awkward Nanny Scenarios | Nanny Parent Connection

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Every nanny-family relationship runs into the occasional awkward moment, and how you handle those moments often matters more than the situation itself.

For this article, we partnered with Michelle Kelsey, founder of The Nanny Solution, an established nanny agency based in Canada, to talk through an unusual but important topic.

Below, we walk through real awkward nanny scenarios our team has run into over the years and get Michelle’s reactions and advice on how to handle each one. With 20 years of experience in the industry, she offers a practical, grounded perspective you can use the next time something unexpected comes up.

Sit back, relax, and we hope you take away something useful (and maybe have a laugh along the way too).

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Guide to Background Checks!! (Part 2) | Nanny Parent Connection

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Most parents have never run a background check before, so understanding the results can feel overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of how to read a background check report and make sense of what you’re seeing.

Once you’ve ordered your background check and received the final report, the next step is understanding 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?

Below, we walk through how to read and interpret each section of the report, including the red flags you should be on the lookout for when reviewing it.

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Guide to Background Checks (Part 1) | Nanny Parent Connection

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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”, we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of how to run a background check and understand the results. We’ll cover everything you need to know to make the process of choosing and ordering a background check as stress-free as possible.

In Part 1, we’ll cover: 

– What Is a Background Check?

– Different Types of Background Checks

– Why Is It Important to Run a Background Check?

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Do You Need To Add Your Nanny To Your Car Insurance?

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

If driving is one of your nanny’s job duties, it’s important to make sure your kids—and your nanny—are safe and properly covered. One question that comes up a lot is: do you need to add your nanny to your car insurance?

Below, we walk through our 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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Video Blog: Child Abuse! Why You Should Never Skip The Background Check

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If you have (or are considering hiring) a nanny or other household employee, this is one topic we hope you’ll take a few minutes to read. Below, we 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.

In this article, we’ll 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.

A quick note: this story does get emotional. The nanny discussed here is not a member of the Nanny Parent Connection community.

Read on, and we hope that you never skip the background check!

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Should Parents Use A Hidden Nanny Camera?

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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.

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