When you make the decision to hire someone to take care of your child, it should be one of those decisions that you will want to ponder a while. What is more important than your children? With society the way it is today, you never can fully know a person just by talking to them or meeting them. Thus, getting a nanny background check is paramount before hiring a nanny. A nanny will spend a significant amount of time with your child.

They will be the one that has the most access to your child. They will be the one your child trusts. Isn't it wise to get a nanny background check and feel secure that your child is safe? It is difficult enough leaving your child with a total stranger, but what if they had other motives. It's just not enough to trust your instincts. It is imperative you get a complete background check.

Here are some steps you can take:

1. Ask for at least three references. Contact all of them and ask questions.

2. Let them fill out an application that includes location and date of birth, driver's license number, previous names, last five employers, names, addresses and phone numbers of close relatives, names of colleges/schools attended and dates, and last three addresses. Plus, anything else you would like to know.

3. Let them know you will do a background check and have them sign a statement authorizing you to do so. If they are not willing to do this, would you really want to trust your kids with them?

4. Call relatives to verify the relationship. Call previous employers and find out if the information given was true and what they thought of their work.