Police Stress Importance of Nanny Background Checks

HomeWork Solutions has advised clients for years to thoroughly reference check and background check any household employees, and most especially nannies and employees who will work with children or disabled adults.

Greenwich CT police recently issued the same warnings. A Brazilian nanny is accused of being a one-woman crime spree, moving from home to home as a nanny and stealing something from each employer along the way. What stands out is EACH of these employers hired the woman to care for children without verifying her references or doing criminal background checking.

Parents - your children depend on you to thoroughly reference and background check their caregivers before you leave them alone. Criminal background checks start at $49.95 at 4nannies.com - and average $150 for a complete package. This is a small price to pay for the security and peace of mind of knowing you have done all you can to keep your children safe.

Lastly, when you let a nanny go, please make sure you let your neighbors, schools and any other adults your child may be entrusted to know the nanny is no longer authorized to pick your child up.

Other Resources:
How to Screen the Nanny
Common Nanny Hiring Mistakes