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How to do a Nanny background check.
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How to do a Nanny background check.
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Helpful article from the Huffington Post on how to choose a nanny agency.
"Nanny agencies can be very helpful to parents throughout their search. A
good nanny agency can provide an extra layer of guidance, screening,
vetting and background/reference checking -- not to mention handling the
logistics of arranging all your interviews, trials and contract
negotiations. A great agency however, has a little extra oomph that can be critical in finding the ideal match. Before hiring an agency, I suggest asking them these three key questions:" finish article here
Posted by Wee Care Nanny Agency
Questions to ask Nanny References
Hiring
a nanny is one of the most important decisions you will make as a
parent. If you have narrowed down a few candidates for the nanny
position, it is imperative that you find out as much you can about the
person. The more information you have, the better decision you will be
able to make. Not sure what questions to ask nanny references? This
article can help.
Marc Lenes, owner of Wee Care Nanny Agency in
Stamford CT says, “It is vital to personally meet and really get to
know your potential nanny. Together, you should go over a detailed
employment application and zero in on gaps in work history, discuss previous nanny jobs at length, and gauge responses to gently probing
questions. With this information in hand, you are better prepared to
phone past employers to verify length of employment, work schedule,
reliability and trustworthiness.” Finish article here
From International Nanny Association (INA), October 15, 2014
The nanny industry – nannies, nanny referral professionals, nanny
background screeners and educators – share an overwhelming concern for
the wellbeing of the children being cared for by a nanny in their home.
We are all child care professionals. Sadly, there is yet another story
making the news rounds about a nanny hired from an online venue mistreating the children in her care. The nanny was ‘caught’ on a nanny cam. The International Nanny Association (INA) and the Alliance of Premier Nanny Agencies (APNA)
want to inform parents that a computerized background check is quite
simply insufficient ‘screening’ to evaluate a nanny applicant. The
digital, criminal “background check” creates a false sense of security
for families. Read article here
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Wee Care Nanny Agency
