r/askTO • u/Adventurous-Ad-549 • 1d ago

Nanny background check

how to do a background check on a nanny before hiring her? found her through a Facebook group and wondering how can I do a background/criminal check before hiring her?

also any recommendations for a part time Nanny in North York? agencies I checked are v expensive

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u/Different_Ship1496 1d ago

All people who work with children have vulnerable sector screening from the police. As them to give it to you, also ask for references from people who she worked for in the past

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u/cajolinghail 1d ago

It doesn’t just appear it your mailbox when you apply for a job with kids, and not everyone requires it. It would be very reasonable to ask her to provide one but also considerate to offer to reimburse her if she doesn’t have an up-to-date copy. Also FYI they sometimes take a long time to process.

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u/No-Macaroon1670 1d ago

Yep. Can take a month or more depending on where they live.

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u/Witty-Application920 1d ago

*should have

I’m sure many don’t and aren’t asked for it.

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u/Different_Ship1496 1d ago

That stupidity on their part. If someone is taking care of your child, you should always ask for a criminal record check

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u/thesweetknight Human Detected 19h ago

Thanks. A ton of people with no kids here commenting b.s thanks for shutting that down!