Hiring childcare today often happens quickly and informally, especially through Facebook groups and referrals.​

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Families turn to Facebook groups, referrals, and online platforms because they feel familiar and accessible.

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But visibility is not the same as vetting.

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This free guide will help you:

• Understand what professional safety screening actually includes
• Identify common gaps in DIY hiring
• Ask better interview questions
• Reduce unnecessary risk before inviting someone into your home

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This Guide Is For You If:

• You are hiring a nanny or sitter independently

• You found someone in a Facebook group

• You are relying on referrals

• You want peace of mind but aren’t sure what you’re missing
   

Developed after reviewing hundreds of nanny applications, conducting interviews, and overseeing professional placements.

Created by Nurturing Nannies, a Minnesota-based professional nanny agency specializing in safety-focused placements.