Information for Parents

Our Process

Once we begin your nanny search, prospective candidates are recruited and screened for your job. We save you time by referring nannies who are qualified and interested in your needs. To summarize, the process to find a permanent nanny:

• Completion of application by parent
• Parent consultation with The Nanny Network & development of job description
• Recruitment and screening of nannies for your job
• Referral of interested candidates to you...you receive a nanny's entire application, including references and a questionnaire
• Contact made by parent to the nanny for phone screening and personal interview
• Working interview with strongest candidate(s)
• Completion of Nanny/Family Agreement
• Completion of background check by The Nanny Network
• You now have your ideal nanny to suit your needs!

The process to find a temporary nanny is slightly different from that the permanent nanny search process as described below:

• Completion of application by parent
• Parent consultation with The Nanny Network & development of job description
• Recruitment of nannies for your job (temporary nannies are "pre-screened")
• Referral of one nanny candidate through the submission of a "temp profile"
• Contact made by parent to the nanny for phone screening and personal interview *
• You now have your ideal nanny to suit your needs!

More About Our Screening and Background Checks

Our basic criteria for a nanny is that he/she have two years of recent professional childcare references that can be verified, the ability to work legally in the United States and, in most cases, have a car. Nannies are required to become certified in infant and child CPR and submit to drug testing at the family's request. Since each family has individual needs, we rely on the family to give us their own specific criteria for their "ideal" nanny.

• Comprehensive Application
  Nannies are required to complete an extensive application and questionnaire.
• Personal Interview
  The Nanny Network speaks directly with all nanny candidates - in most cases personally, and occasionally over the phone. Because of our many years of experience in interviewing and placing nannies, we are often able to spot red flags.
• References Personally Verified
  References are personally verified by The Nanny Network which are then provided to you along with the nanny's complete application.
• Thorough Background Check
  Nannies are hired conditionally, pending the outcome of a background investigation. We recommend delaying the nanny's first day of employment until the background check has been completed. We work with a private investigating service to conduct a thorough search of each nanny's credit and criminal conviction record in states where the nanny has resided for the past five years. This includes verification of the nanny's date of birth and social security number. We usually have results within one week.

Our Guarantee

The Nanny Network, LLC takes its role in your nanny search very seriously. We are not concerned with how many placements we make, but making good placements. In some cases, we have even counseled families against hiring a nanny. We will be with you every step of the way and remain in contact with you for follow ups even after you have hired!

The Nanny Network offers two different replacement policies, depending on which nanny search package you choose. In order to validate either policy, families are required to have a written "Nanny/Family Agreement" - which can also be a valuable tool when interviewing nannies. The replacement guarantee policies and Nanny/Family Agreement are fully reviewed when a family enlists our services.

Please call us if you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation. We look forward to working with you to find a nanny and welcome the opportunity to serve you!

* If you have a serious concern about a temp nanny that is referred to you after you speak with her, please call our office immediately. We will make every effort to find an alternate candidate.