Nanny Background Checks and Screening Services in Austin
Hiring a nanny means letting someone into your home and trusting them with your child. Before that happens, we make sure they have earned it.
If you found a nanny on your own and want professional screening before you commit, our a la carte nanny background check services give you the same peace of mind our full placement families have. Not sure if hiring on your own is the right path? This blog walks you through everything it takes to do it well.
What You Get With Our Nanny Background Checks
You stop guessing. Every candidate we screen goes through the same thorough process, and you get a clear picture of who you are actually hiring.
Need coverage in additional states? Each extra state is $100 for criminal and DMV checks. A urine drug test is available for $150.
Identity and SSN verification. We confirm the nanny is who they say they are, checking SSN information and every name tied to that number. You know exactly who is walking into your home.
Multijurisdictional criminal records search. We search national criminal databases, not just the state they currently live in. Past records do not stay hidden because someone moved.
County criminal records check. We pull records from every county associated with the nanny over the past seven years, under every name they have used. Nothing slips through on a technicality.
Federal district criminal search. We search every federal district connected to the nanny over the past seven years.
Sex offender registry search. We run this on every nanny, every time, no exceptions. DPS criminal record database search. We pull Texas-specific criminal records directly from the Department of Public Safety.
Driving history and motor vehicle record check. If they are driving your children, you deserve to know their record. We check it in the state where they are licensed.
Work eligibility verification. Every candidate we screen is legally authorized to work in the U.S.
You Will Not Have to Wonder About References
Fake references are more common than most parents realize, and spotting them takes more than a phone call. We look for duplicate IP addresses, inconsistencies in contact information, relatives, and other signs that a reference is not a real former employer. We do the detective work so you can make your hiring decision with confidence. Read more about what our screening process uncovers.
The Full Package
For families who want complete support beyond a background check, our $500 comprehensive package covers one candidate and includes everything you need to hire with confidence:
- Reference checks (up to 3) with our full verification process
- Complete background check covering everything listed above
- Tips and Tricks Packet for hiring nannies and housekeepers
- Optional payroll tax consultation with GTM Payroll Services
- Employment Agreement so the hire is documented and protected
- Parent Hiring Handbook
- Placement Success Handbook
- Evaluation Form
- Ongoing support with employment questions, industry standards, and proper protocol
The background check on its own is $250. All fees are due when the screening request is submitted.
Ready to Get Started?
Email us at austin@mbfagency.com to request nanny screening services in Austin. All fees are due when you submit the screening request.
Rather have us handle the whole search? Our full-service nanny placement in Austin covers everything above plus nanny sourcing, interviews, and placement support from start to finish. Learn more about hiring a nanny through Mom’s Best Friend.