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With NannyPro.com you can make childcare connections the safe way. Our mission is to connect families with nannies and babysitters online throughout the US and Canada.

Nannies and babysitters can post profiles, search open jobs by zip or postal code and submit job applications, run background checks, and more.

Families can post jobs, search nannies and babysitters by zip or postal code, run background checks, review references, and contact nannies and babysitters that meet their specific needs.

For more details, please visit our How it works page.

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Are nannies, babysitters, and families pre-screened?

As an added benefit to our members, we personally review each and every new nanny, babysitter, and family internet profile for appropriate content before posting the profile on our site. We do not personally screen caregivers and families and encourage our members to conduct in-person interviews, run background checks, and review live references before making a hiring decision.

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What types of memberships do you offer and what does NannyPro cost?

Nannies can sign up with NannyPro for FREE.

Families can choose from 2 types of memberships:

Lifetime Membership - $79.99

Includes full access to all of NannyPro's functionality and features plus The Complete NannyPro Hiring Guide as a Free Bonus. This membership will never expire.

Free Membership - $0

Includes limited access to NannyPro's functionality and features.

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How do I know my information is secure?

In order to protect our users' confidentiality, we never share personal information with any 3rd party and only disclose our users' first name and last initial on our site. NannyPro.com does not permanently store credit card information or social security numbers. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.

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What is the complete Nanny Hiring Guide?

The complete NannyPro Hiring Guide is included in each full family or individual membership as a Free Bonus! It's packed with essential tips and advice on hiring the best nanny or babysitter for your family including interview questions, reference check worksheet, sample work agreement, and much more! We even included tools and templates you can use after hiring your nanny or babysitter such as the Daily Dairy Sheet and Performance Evaluation Template just to name a few!

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What is the International Nanny Association (INA) Nanny Basic Skills Exam?

NannyPro offers the International Nanny Association Nanny Basic Skills Exam to each new nanny and babysitter that joins the NannyPro community. When a caregiver successfully takes the exam, the INA checkmark is displayed on their profile.

The exam is a 40 question timed, multiple-choice exam that is available to be taken online right through NannyPro. The exam addresses Health, Safety, Nutrition, Professionalism, and Child Development.

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How can I take the exam?

You will take the exam online. Please note that the exam is timed and cannot be paused or re-started at a later time. You can only take the exam once. Multiple exams cannot be purchased. The exam is restricted such that it can only be taken one time per computer. Creating a new caregiver account and purchasing a new exam will not allow you to re-take the exam. Once you submit the exam, you will immediately see your results. Please print your results for your records. 70% is a passing score. If you score 70% or better, we will automatically add the INA icon to your profile within 1 hour of exam completion.

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When will I see the INA Icon on my profile?

If you score 70% or better, we will post the INA icon on your profile within 1 hour after exam completion. If you score less than 70%, we will not post the INA icon on your profile.

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Can I re-take the INA Nanny Basic Skills Exam or purchase a new exam?

You may only take the exam one time. The exam cannot be paused or re-started at a later time. Please make sure you are able to complete the exam without interruptions before beginning the exam. You cannot create a new caregiver account and re-take the exam.

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GENERAL ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

I forgot my password

No problem! We'll simply email it to you. If you have forgotten your password, click on the "Forgot your password" link underneath the login fields on the homepage. Clicking on this link will take you to a form where you can enter your email address. We will then email you your information.

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How do I change my username and/or password?

For security purposes, you cannot change your username. To change your password, log in to your NannyPro account and click on "Account Settings". On the "User Account" tab you can change your password.

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How do I change my email address?

Once you've logged in to your NannyPro account, click on "Account Settings". On the "User Account" tab you can update your email address.

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I have registered with NannyPro. Why does my information not show up on the site?

As an added benefit to our members, we personally review all user profiles and jobs before posting them to the NannyPro site. In most cases we are able to review new profiles and jobs within just a few business days. If you don't see your profile or job on the site, please check back in a few days.

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Are my messages being forwarded to my e-mail account?

Messages that are being forwarded to your account include background check related messages, messages from other NannyPro members, and messages from us regarding your membership or account.

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How do I report a problem I'm having with the site?

Please let us know immediately if you're experiencing a problem with the site or something is not operating correctly by sending an email to support@nannypro.com.

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How do I opt out of emails from NannyPro.com?

Once you've logged in to your NannyPro account, click on "Account Settings". On the "Email" tab you can update your communications settings. It is important to note that we may still send you important messages regarding your membership, account, or background checks.

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How do I change my account information?

Once you've logged in to your NannyPro account, click on "Account Settings". From there you can update your account information.

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How can I hide my telephone number?

Once you've logged in to your NannyPro account, click on "Account Settings". On the "Privacy" tab you can select whether or not to show your personal telephone number.

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How do I report another NannyPro User?

You can report another NannyPro User for inappropriate behavior or job/profile content by sending an email to support@nannypro.com. Please include the user's first name and last initial and the reason for your complaint.

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I'm under the age of 18. Can I join NannyPro?

Unfortunately, you'll have to wait just a little longer. Due to NannyPro's Safety and Security Policies, we only accept members who are at least 18 years old. Please come back when you turn 18! We'd love to have you join the NannyPro community!

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How do I upload a photo?

Once you've logged into your NannyPro account, Families click on "My Job Postings" and Nannies / Babysitters click on "My Profiles". Next click to edit your profile. On the "Photo" tab you can upload a photo to be added to your job or profile.

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FAMILY ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

How do I join NannyPro?

Registering with NannyPro is easy. Click here to join NannyPro now! It only takes a few moments to complete the registration process. You can then create job postings, connect with nannies and babysitters, and request background checks.

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How do I know that there are nannies and/or babysitters available in my area?

NannyPro makes it safe and easy to find nannies and babysitters in your area. You can search our database of nannies and babysitters by zip or postal code to see available candidates in your area. The search will provide you with a list of available candidates within a 50-mile radius from the zip or postal code you entered.

We require our nannies and babysitters to keep their profiles up to date and turn off their profiles once they have accepted a position and are no longer available.

Get started Today!

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How do I get started after I have registered?

NannyPro makes it safe and easy to find nannies and babysitters in your area. You can post jobs and wait for the job applications to roll in or you can search our database of nannies and babysitters by zip or postal code and contact potential candidates immediately. The search will provide you with a list of available candidates in a 50-mile radius from the zip or postal code you entered.

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How do I post a job?

With NannyPro you can post an unlimited number of jobs for nannies and/or babysitters. Once you've logged in to your NannyPro account, click on "My Jobs". From there you can edit your job postings and create new ones in just a few simple steps. After you save your new job posting, it will be submitted for approval by the NannyPro team before showing up in the search rankings.

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What are job requirements?

NannyPro.com reserves the right to remove or edit your job as we see fit. By following these guidelines, you ensure that your job will fit our requirements:

1. Keep your job professional and do not post anything offensive.

2. Do not post any contact information or links to any other sites.

3. Show respect.

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How long will my job be active?

In order to keep your job active, you need to log in to your NannyPro account at least once in a 6 month period. Otherwise, your job posting(s) will be turned off and no longer show up in the search rankings.

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How can I edit or hide a job?

Once you've logged in to your NannyPro account, click on "Your Jobs". From there you can edit or hide your job(s) and create new ones.

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How do I contact a nanny or babysitter?

To send a message to a nanny or babysitter, login to your NannyPro account and find the nanny or babysitter you wish to contact. In the nanny or babysitter's full profile, you can find their phone number if they have elected to make it public. You can also contact them by clicking "Contact".

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What are interest requests?

As a free member, nannies and babysitters can contact you by sending you interest requests to let you know that they would like to apply for your job(s).

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Why can't I reply to a job applicant?

In order to send messages to nannies and babysitters you need to upgrade to a full membership. It's easy to upgrade! Click here to get started!

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Why can't I see a nanny's or babysitters' contact information?

In order to have full access to a nanny's or babysitter's profile and contact information, you need to upgrade to a full membership. It's easy to upgrade! Click here to get started!

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How can I upgrade my membership?

Upgrading your membership is an excellent idea to take full advantage of everything that NannyPro has to offer including the ability to contact nannies and babysitters and request background checks.

Once you've logged into your NannyPro account, click on the Upgrade to a Full Membership graphic. From there you can select the membership type that's right for you.

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How do I know that the nanny or babysitter is still available?

Nannies' and babysitters' registrations stay active for 6 months. We encourage all of our nannies and babysitters to actively manage their profiles and inactivate their profile once they have found a job or are no longer looking for a position. If you find a nanny or babysitter that forgot to inactivate their profile, we encourage you to contact us and we will review the nanny's or babysitter's account.

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How can I see a nanny's or babysitter's references?

Reviewing nannies' and babysitters' references is an excellent way to screen potential candidates and find out more about them. Review the nanny's or babysitter's full profile to find out if the nanny or babysitter has references available. Then simply contact the nanny or babysitter to request their references.

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What is the Featured Job Program?

As a full member, you can sign up for the Featured Job Program to highlight your job posting(s) and make them stand out in the search results. Your Featured Job Posting(s) will be highlighted and automatically show up higher in the search rankings.

It's easy to sign up for the Featured Job Program.Click here to get started!

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How much does the Featured Job Program cost?

The Featured Job Program costs $9.99 for 14 days.

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How do I cancel the Featured Job Program?

The Featured Job Program will automatically expire after 14 days. To cancel the program immediately, log in to your NannyPro account, click on "Your Jobs", and inactivate the job. Please note that refunds are not given if you decide to cancel the program before it expires. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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How does my Saved Profiles work?

Your Saved Profiles is a great tool to use in your nanny and/or babysitter search. When you're conducting a nanny or babysitter search, you can simply save individual nannies and babysitters to your list by clicking "Save" on a nanny's or babysitter's full profile . This makes it easy for you to pull up a nanny's or babysitter's full profile directly from My NannyPro, compare profiles, and contact saved nannies and babysitters later.

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How can I save a nanny's or babysitter's profile to view later?

When you have found a nanny or babysitter that you would like to keep track of or contact later, you can save their profile in your Saved Profiles. To save a nanny or babysitter, simply click on "Save" on a nanny's or babysitter's full profile view and the profile will be saved to your list.

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Does NannyPro have age restrictions on nannies and babysitters?

Due to NannyPro's Safety and Security Policies, we only accept members who are at least 18 years old.

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How do I cancel my membership?

You can close your account at any time. However, you will not receive a refund if you close before your membership is up. Click on the "Account Details" tab in your Account Settings area of your NannyPro Tools and follow the instructions on the page. It is important to note that you will no longer be able to log in to NannyPro.com after closing your account. You must create a new member account in order to use our service again.

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Will I receive a refund if I cancel before my membership is up?

Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds if you cancel before your membership expires. Our membership levels are structured to provide you with great value up front and help you save when you sign up for a longer term membership. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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How will I be charged for my membership?

NannyPro makes it easy. When you sign up for a membership, you decide what membership length is best for you. NannyPro will never automatically renew your membership!

Depending on which membership you chose, you will be charged a one-time fee.

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I'm located in Canada and would like to hire a nanny from the US. What are the requirements?

For more information please refer to the Live in Caregiver Program in Canada by clicking here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/caregiver/index.asp

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I'm located in the US and would like to hire a nanny from Canada. What are the requirements?

The USA has an official au pair program run by several government designated agencies. By law, only these government approved agencies can bring au pairs from overseas on a J-1 visa. Please refer to the website of the US Department of State for more information.

http://exchanges.state.gov/jexchanges/programs/aupair.html

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NANNY AND BABYSITTER ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

How do I sign up?

Registering with NannyPro is easy. Click here to sign up now! It only takes a few moments to complete the registration process. You can then create your profile and apply for jobs. Once you submit your profile for approval, we will review your information and post your profile on NannyPro.com within just a few business days.

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What are profile requirements?

NannyPro.com reserves the right to remove or edit your profile as we see fit. By following these guidelines, you ensure that your profile will fit our requirements:

1. Show your personality, but stay professional and do not post anything offensive.

2. Do not post any contact information or links to any other sites.

3. Show respect.

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How do I search for jobs?

NannyPro makes it easy to search for jobs in your area! You can search for jobs by zip or postal code or use our Advanced Search to search by rate, type of position, and much more. The search will provide you with a list of available jobs in a 50-mile radius from the zip or postal code you entered.

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How do I apply for jobs?

When you have found a job you are interested in and would like to apply for, simply click on "Contact"
on the family's Job Posting. If the family is a full member, you will be able to send them a message to let them know that you are interested in the position. If the family is a free member, we will send them a standard message that let's them know that you are interested in their job.

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How can families contact me?

Families can easily contact you by clicking "Contact" on your full profile. If the family is a full member, they can send you a message to let you know they are interested in you for their nanny or babysitter job(s).

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What are free members?

Free members are families that are conducting a free trial of NannyPro with limited functionality. Free members can post jobs and receive Interest Requests from nannies and babysitters but cannot contact nannies and babysitters and cannot reply to messages without upgrading to a full membership. Free trials are great for families to join NannyPro risk free and most sign up for full membership when they find a nanny or babysitter that meets their needs.

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How can I contact a free member?

Free members are trying NannyPro risk free with limited functionality. You cannot send them a customized message with your contact information, but you can still let them know you are interested in their job posting by clicking on "Send Interest Request" on the member's Job Posting. We will then send an Interest Request to the member letting them know that you are interested in their job posting.

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What are interest requests?

Families with free memberships can receive Interest Requests from nannies and babysitters that are interested in their job posting(s). To contact a free member, simply click on "Send Interest Request" on their profile and we will send them an Interest Request.

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How do I update my profile?

Updating your profile is easy and you can do so at any time! Once you've logged in to your NannyPro account, click on "My Profiles". From there you can update your profile including photo, availability, experience, rate, and much more!

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When does my profile expire?

In order to keep your profile active, you need to log in to your NannyPro account at least once in a 6 month period. If you do not log in for 6 months, your profile will become inactive. Your profile will automatically be reactivated the next time you log in to NannyPro.com.

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Why is my profile inactive?

Your profile is automatically inactivated if you don't log in to your account at least once in a 6 month period. If you forgot to log in and your profile is inactive, you can request to reactivate your profile by sending an email to support@nannypro.com.

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How do I remove my profile from NannyPro.com?

In order to hide your profile and remove it from the search results, log in to your NannyPro account and click on "My Profiles". From there you can hide your profile. You can always edit your profile and re-activate it at a later time.

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How does my Saved Jobs work?

Your Saved Jobs is a great tool to use in your job search. When you're conducting a job search, you can simply save jobs to your list by clicking "Save" on the full job posting. This makes it easy for you to review jobs directly from My NannyPro, compare jobs, and contact families later.

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How can I save a job to view later?

When you're conducting a job search, you can simply save jobs to your list by clicking "Save" on the full job posting. This makes it easy for you to pull up jobs directly from My NannyPro, compare jobs, and contact families later.

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What is the Featured Nanny / Babysitter Program?

The Featured Nanny / Babysitter Program is an excellent way to highlight your profile and make it stand out in the search results. Your Featured Profile will be highlighted and automatically show up higher in the search rankings.

It's easy to sign up for the Featured Nanny / Babysitter Program. Click here to get started!

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How much does the Featured Nanny / Babysitter Program cost?

The program costs $9.99 for 14 days.

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How do I cancel the Featured Nanny / Babysitter Program?

The program will automatically expire after 14 days.

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There are no families my area. What can I do?

Don't worry! New families are joining NannyPro every day. Check back often to find new job postings near you.

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GENERAL BACKGROUND CHECK QUESTIONS

What types of background checks are available?

PLEASE NOTE: CANADIAN USERS CANNOT RUN BACKGROUND CHECKS AT THIS TIME. CANADIAN BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE COMING SOON!

NannyPro offers 4 types of Background Checks:

1. Basic Background Checks

2. Advanced Background Checks

3. Employment Verification Services

4. Education Verification Services

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What is included in a background check?

Basic Background Check

Includes a Social Security Number Verification, National Criminal Records Search, and Sex Offender Registry Search. The National Criminal Records Search represents a database search including more than 600 million criminal record files from 50 states.

Advanced Background Check

Includes a Social Security Number Verification, unlimited County Criminal Records Search including all maiden names and aliases, and Sex Offender Registry Search. The County Criminal Records Search includes real-time information from county courts in all counties that the nanny or babysitter has ever resided in.

The Advanced Background Check represents the most comprehensive search method for conducting criminal background checks.

Education Verification

An Education Verification allows you to verify a nanny's or babysitter's degree (or his/her anticipated graduation date).

The following information is verified:

School attended / currently attending

State

School Type

Degree Obtained / To be Obtained

Date Received / Expected Graduation Date

Employment Verification

An Employment Verification allows you to verify a nanny's or babysitter's previous work history including but not limited to companies he/she has worked for, position(s) held and eligibility of rehire.

The following information is verified:

Dates of Employment

Position Held

Salary

Eligibility for Rehire

Reason for Leaving

For more information on the types of background checks and verification services, please review our Background Checks page .

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Are background checks always accurate?

Our background check provider, Acxiom, makes every effort to ensure that results match the public records. If you believe that your background check results are inaccurate, please contact Acxiom at (800) 853-3228 opt 3 or via email at AskComplianceMail@acxiom.com.

or by mail at:

Acxiom Information Security Services
Compliance Department
6111 Oak Tree Blvd
Independence, OH 44131

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How much do background checks cost?

Registered nannies and babysitters as well as full family members can request the following background checks:

1. Basic Background Check $9.99.

2. Advanced Background Check $49.99.

3. Employment Verification $26.99.

4. Education Verification $18.99.

For more information on the types of background checks and verification services, please review our Background Checks page .

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How do I interpret the results on a background check?

Below are some examples of how background checks and verification services results are reported:

Basic Background Check

Social Security Number Verification:

Verified - The nanny or babysitter provided a valid social security number that matches the name of the nanny or babysitter.

Not Verified - The social security number provided by the nanny or babysitter is not valid. This may indicate that the social security number returned a fraud alert, does not match the name of the nanny or babysitter, or belongs to a deceased person. This result may also indicate that the nanny or babysitter provided a social security number that doesn't belong to them.

National Criminal Records Search and/or Sex Offender Registry Check

Clear - The National Criminal Records Search did not return any criminal records for the nanny or babysitter.

Records Found - The National Criminal Records Search and / or the Sex Offender Registry Check returned one or more criminal records for the nanny or babysitter. The details of the criminal records are included in the report.

Advanced Background Check

Social Security Number Verification:

Verified - The nanny or babysitter provided a valid social security number and matches the name of the nanny or babysitter.

Not Verified - The social security number provided by the nanny or babysitter is not valid. This may indicate that the social security number returned a fraud alert, does not match the name of the nanny or babysitter, or belongs to a deceased person. This result may also indicate that the nanny or babysitter provided a social security number that doesn't belong to them.

County Criminal Records Search:

Clear - The County Criminal Records Search did not return any criminal records for the nanny or babysitter.

Records Found - The County Criminal Records Search returned one or more criminal records for the nanny or babysitter. The details of the criminal records are included in the report.

Note: Only the County Criminal Records Search includes real-time information from county courts in all counties that the nanny or babysitter has ever resided in.

Sex Offender Registry Search:

Clear - The Sex Offender Registry Search did not return any criminal records for the nanny or babysitter.

Records Found - The Sex Offender Registry Search returned one or more criminal records for the nanny or babysitter. The details of the criminal records are included in the report.

Employment Verification Services:

The following information is provided by the nanny or babysitter and is verified through the Employment Verification Process:

Name of Employer

Dates of Employment

Position Held

Salary / Rate

Eligible for Rehire

Verified by

Reason for Leaving

Education Verification Services:

The following information is provided by the nanny or babysitter and verified through the Education Verification Process:

School attended / currently attending

State

School Type

Degree Obtained / To be Obtained

Date Received / Expected Graduation Date

For a list of commonly used terminology on background check reports, please refer to our Glossary of Legal Terminology.

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How long does it take to run a background check?

Turnaround time depends on the type of Background Check or Verification Service.

Generally, the following turnaround times apply:

Basic Background Check

Generally, Basic Background Checks are completed within a few hours, but can take up to 24 hours to complete after a nanny or babysitter requests the background check(s) or accepts a family's offer to purchase the background check(s).

Advanced Background Check

Generally, Advanced Background Checks are completed within 48 hours after a nanny or babysitter requests the background check(s) or accepts a family's offer to purchase the background check(s).

Education Verification &Employment Verification:

Generally, Education and Employment Verification Services are completed within 3 business days after a nanny or babysitter requests the verification service or accepts a family's offer to purchase the verification service.

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Who actually performs the background check?

In order to offer you best-in-class background checks, we have partnered with the leader in background check services, Acxiom Information Security Services. For compliance inquiries or disputes you may contact Acxiom at (800) 853-3228 option 3 or by email at AskComplianceMail@acxiom.com

Or by mail at:

Acxiom Information Security Services
Compliance Department
6111 Oak Tree Boulevard
Independence, OH 44131

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How long are background checks good for?

Our background check provider, Acxiom Information Security Services, recommends making a hiring decision only based on background check reports and verification services that are less than 30 days old. This ensures that the most current information is taken into consideration.

Please refer to the "Run Date" on each background check and verification service report. New background checks and verification services can be requested at any time.

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FAMILY BACKGROUND CHECK QUESTIONS

How can I request access to a nanny's or babysitter's background check for free?

If a nanny or babysitter has background check(s) on file, you can request access to the background check(s) for free!

Nannies and babysitters with one or more background checks on file are indicated by the following icons:

Basic Background Check Advanced Background Check Education Verification Employment Verification

Simply click on "Request Access to Background Check(s)" on the nanny's or babysitter's full profile. Before you can review the background check(s), the nanny or babysitter will be asked to grant you access. As soon as the nanny or babysitter grants you access to their background check(s), we will send you a message with information on how to access the result(s).

If you are a free member, you do not have access to Background Checks. Please upgrade your account to be able to request background checks today!

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How can I run a background check on a nanny or babysitter?

Running background checks on a nanny or babysitter is easy with NannyPro!

If the nanny or babysitter does not have a background check on file, you can offer to purchase one or more background checks for them.

Simply locate the nanny or babysitter you would like to run the background check(s) for and click on "Request Access to Background Check(s)" on the nanny's or babysitter's full profile. From there, select the background check(s) you would like to run and follow the instructions on the page. As soon as the background check(s) are completed, we will send you a message with information on how to access the result(s).

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I have purchased a background check for a nanny or babysitter. What now?

After you have successfully completed the checkout process, your request will be pending. As soon as the nanny or babysitter accepts your offer and the background check is completed, we will send you a message with information on how to access the result(s).

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I have offered to buy a background check for a nanny or babysitter. Why haven't I received the results, yet?

After you have successfully completed the checkout process, your request will be pending. Before the background check can be completed, the nanny or babysitter is asked to accept your offer. As soon as your offer is accepted and the background check is completed, we will send you a message with information on how to access the result(s).

Generally, the following turnaround times apply:

Basic Background Check

Generally, Basic Background Checks are completed within a few hours, but can take up to 24 hours to complete after the nanny or babysitter has accepted your offer.

Advanced Background Check

Generally, Advanced Background Checks are completed in less than 48 hours after the nanny or babysitter has accepted your offer.

Education Verification &Employment Verification:

Generally, Education and Employment Verification Services are completed in less than 3 business days after the nanny or babysitter has accepted your offer.

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Is the basic background check enough to thoroughly screen a nanny or babysitter?

We recommend the Basic Background Check to limit your list of possible candidates to a select few. In order to make your final decision in your nanny or babysitter selection process, we recommend the Advanced Background Check, which will provide you with real-time information to complete the screening process.

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What other steps do you recommend to thoroughly screen nannies and babysitters?

In addition to running a background check, we highly recommend you check the nanny's or babysitter's references and conduct in-person interviews.

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NANNY/BABYSITTER BACKGROUND CHECK QUESTIONS

How do I run a background check on myself?

Running a background check on yourself is an excellent idea and special benefit you can offer to families. It's simple to run a background check on yourself:

Once you have logged in to your NannyPro account, click on "Background Checks". From there, you can purchase background checks and verification services.

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I have requested a background check on myself. What happens next?

Once you successfully complete the checkout process, your information is transmitted to our background check provider, Acxiom. Your background check is pending while Acxiom processes your information. As soon as the background check is complete, we will send you a message with information on how to access the results.

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Can anyone see my background check on NannyPro?

Before a family can see the details of your background check(s), they must first request access from you. It is up to you to grant or deny access to your background check(s). So, you always have control over who sees your background check(s). You can even withdraw a family's access later.

Having a completed background check on file draws attention to your profile and makes you stand out as a trustworthy nanny or babysitter. So, take advantage of being able to share your background check with families looking for a nanny or babysitter!

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Somebody has offered to buy a background check for me. What now?

When a family offers to buy one or more background checks for you, you have the option to accept or deny the offer. However, we highly recommend you accept the offer since this is a great opportunity to run a background check on yourself that doesn't cost you anything!

Plus, the background check will be automatically saved to your profile and will greatly increase your chances of landing a job!

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I believe the results on my background check are inaccurate. What can I do?

If you believe the results on your background check are inaccurate, please contact our background check provider Acxiom at (800) 853-3228 or vial email at Customermail@acxiom.com.

Acxiom Information Security Services
6111 Oak Tree Boulevard
Independence, OH 44131

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Safety Tips

Communications Safety Tips

In order to protect our users confidentiality, we recommend you rely on the NannyPro.com internal messaging system to communicate with other NannyPro.com members. This allows you to keep your personal email address confidential.

Avoiding Scams

Care providers should be extra cautious if they receive messages offering employment and advance payment by check without an interview with the family or even a phone call. This is a common internet job scam, which occasionally targets sites offering babysitters, nannies, and other care providers.

We have put together a list of tips to help you avoid such job scams:

Never accept payment from a care seeker without having first met and interviewed with the person.
Never give out your social security number, credit card or bank account information to a care seeker. (NannyPro.com may requests your SSN in order to run a background check but we do NOT store your SSN in our system once the check is complete.)
Never accept payment by check for an amount which is greater that what you agreed upon. Never wire money back to someone who pays you by check.
To protect your privacy, use the NannyPro.com internal messaging service to communicate with care seekers, rather than giving out your personal email address.
If an offer sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns, or with reports of any suspicious activity within our community. You can find out more about internet job scams at Fraud.org.

Question Index

About NannyPro.com General Account Questions Family Account Questions Nanny / Babysitter Account Questions General Background Check Questions Family Background Check Questions Nanny / Babysitter Background Check Questions

Safety Tips & How to Avoid Scams

ABOUT NANNYPRO.COM

INA NANNY BASIC SKILLS EXAM QUESTIONS

GENERAL ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

FAMILY ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

NANNY / BABYSITTER ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

GENERAL BACKGROUND CHECK QUESTIONS

FAMILY BACKGROUND CHECK QUESTIONS

NANNY / BABYSITTER BACKGROUND CHECK QUESTIONS

ABOUT NANNYPRO.COM

What is NannyPro.com?

Are nannies, babysitters, and families pre-screened?

What types of memberships do you offer and what does NannyPro cost?

How do I know my information is secure?

What is the complete Nanny Hiring Guide?

What is the International Nanny Association (INA) Nanny Basic Skills Exam?

How can I take the exam?

When will I see the INA Icon on my profile?

Can I re-take the INA Nanny Basic Skills Exam or purchase a new exam?

GENERAL ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

I forgot my password

How do I change my username and/or password?

How do I change my email address?

I have registered with NannyPro. Why does my information not show up on the site?

Are my messages being forwarded to my e-mail account?

How do I report a problem I'm having with the site?

How do I opt out of emails from NannyPro.com?

How do I change my account information?

How can I hide my telephone number?

How do I report another NannyPro User?

I'm under the age of 18. Can I join NannyPro?

How do I upload a photo?

FAMILY ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

How do I join NannyPro?

How do I know that there are nannies and/or babysitters available in my area?

How do I get started after I have registered?

How do I post a job?

What are job requirements?

How long will my job be active?

How can I edit or hide a job?

How do I contact a nanny or babysitter?

What are interest requests?

Why can't I reply to a job applicant?

Why can't I see a nanny's or babysitters' contact information?

How can I upgrade my membership?

How do I know that the nanny or babysitter is still available?

How can I see a nanny's or babysitter's references?

What is the Featured Job Program?

How much does the Featured Job Program cost?

How do I cancel the Featured Job Program?

How does my Saved Profiles work?

How can I save a nanny's or babysitter's profile to view later?

Does NannyPro have age restrictions on nannies and babysitters?

How do I cancel my membership?

Will I receive a refund if I cancel before my membership is up?

How will I be charged for my membership?

I'm located in Canada and would like to hire a nanny from the US. What are the requirements?

I'm located in the US and would like to hire a nanny from Canada. What are the requirements?

NANNY AND BABYSITTER ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

How do I sign up?

What are profile requirements?

How do I search for jobs?

How do I apply for jobs?

How can families contact me?

What are free members?

How can I contact a free member?

What are interest requests?

How do I update my profile?

When does my profile expire?

Why is my profile inactive?

How do I remove my profile from NannyPro.com?

How does my Saved Jobs work?

How can I save a job to view later?

What is the Featured Nanny / Babysitter Program?

How much does the Featured Nanny / Babysitter Program cost?

How do I cancel the Featured Nanny / Babysitter Program?

There are no families my area. What can I do?

GENERAL BACKGROUND CHECK QUESTIONS

About NannyPro.com
General Account Questions
Family Account Questions
Nanny / Babysitter Account Questions
General Background Check Questions
Family Background Check Questions
Nanny / Babysitter Background Check Questions