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Background Check

Found a nanny and/or babysitter independently?

Peace of Mind Nannies offers background check services to ensure your caregiver is responsible and safe

Our background checks are conducted by a company accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) with over 25 years of industry experience. All screenings are performed in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). We strongly encourage household employers to complete an annual background screening for their nanny and/or other household employee.

While laws vary, a widely accepted best practice is to conduct a background check after extending a conditional offer of employment to a household employee. This approach:

  • Ensures compliance with relevant "ban the box" laws in MA, which limit when criminal history can be considered in the hiring process

  • Helps protect you from potential claims of discrimination or unfair hiring practices

  • Aligns with guidance from the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which requires written disclosure and consent before any background screening

As a result, at Peace of Mind Nannies, we recommend running a background check only after you’ve identified your chosen candidate and made a conditional offer.

The process (48-72 hours)

  1. Complete booking reservation below

  2. Brief consultation

  3. Paperwork completion from family

  4. Peace of Mind Nannies will share the candidate’s full report within 2-3 business days

Comprehensive background check package*

  • Starting at $150

  • The background check as recommended by the International Nanny Association includes:

    • National criminal background check

    • Social security number trace

    • Sex offender registry

    • County criminal court search

    • Domestic watch list

    • Motor vehicle check

Running a CORI background check is also required by the state of Massachusetts

Additional searches can be done for a supplemental fee

*Includes counties where the candidate lived, worked, or conducted financial transactions in the last 7 years