Babysitter & Nanny Background Checks

Trust your childcare with verified facts—not guesses.
Faithful Path Investigations helps parents, guardians, and agencies make confident hiring decisions with professional, compliant, and fast background screening for babysitters, nannies, mother’s helpers, and au pairs.

Why Parents Choose Us

Licensed Missouri Private Investigation Agency – Veteran-owned, detail-driven, and results-focused.

Child-safety first – Screenings tailored to roles that interact with minors.

Clear, decision-ready reports – Plain-English summaries plus documented sources.

Fast turnaround – Most standard packages delivered within 1–3 business days (court speed may vary).

Consent-based & compliant – We follow federal and state rules so your decision stands up to scrutiny.

Identity & Address History

Name/DOB verification

SSN trace (where permitted)

Alias/AKA discovery

Current & prior address history

Criminal & Disqualifier Searches

County, state, and multi-jurisdiction criminal court records (scope varies by package)

National sex-offender registry search

Restraining/protective order indices (where available)

Warrants & active cases (where available)

Child-Safety–Focused Screens

Child-abuse/neglect registry checks (when legally permissible with subject consent)

In-home incidents/red flags surfaced via civil court indices (evictions, small-claims patterns, etc., where available)

Driving & Household Safety

Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for roles involving school runs, errands, or transport

License class/status, violations, suspensions, and serious infractions

Work, Education & Skills

Employment verification (role, dates, eligibility)

Education/credential verification (diplomas, certificates, CPR/First-Aid)

Reference interviews (structured, verifiable)

Online Footprint Review

Public social-media & web presence scan for safety-related red flags (hate, violence, illegal drug use, public intoxication, threats, etc.)

Essential Caregiver

Best for occasional sitters and mother’s helpers.

Identity + aliases + address history
Sex-offender registry search
Single-county criminal search (based on current residence)
1 reference check
Turnaround: ~1–2 business days

Standard Nanny
(Most Popular)

For part-time or full-time nannies.

All Essential items, plus:
7-year multi-county criminal court search (addresses uncovered in trace)
MVR (driving history)
Employment verification (1) + Education verification (1)
2 structured reference interviews
Turnaround: ~2–3 business days

Premier Household Care

For live-in caregivers, newborn care specialists, or agency placements.

All Standard items, plus:
Broader court searches as warranted (felony/misdemeanor)
Civil courts scan (small-claims/eviction indicators, where accessible)
Child-abuse/neglect registry (if legally permissible)
Expanded social-media/public web review
Turnaround: Varies by jurisdiction; typically 3–5 business days

Tell us about the role

Duties, driving, live-in/out, schedule, access to transport/meds.

Get the candidate’s consent

We provide secure e-signature disclosures and authorization.

We investigate

Court-verified records, verified references, and documented findings.

Receive a clear report

Easy summary + attached source details.

What You’ll See in the Report

At-a-glance decision summary (Clear / Review / Consider)

Verified identifiers & address history

Criminal and sex-offender results with court details (jurisdiction, case number, disposition)

MVR results (when selected)

Verification notes (who we spoke with, when, what was confirmed)

Documented sources & dates searched

Compliance Matters (Important)

Consent Required: We only screen with the candidate’s written authorization.

FCRA-Aligned: If you are hiring a babysitter or nanny as an employee, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) applies. That means:

Provide proper disclosure and authorization forms (we supply templates).
If you might decline based on the report, you must follow the pre-adverse and adverse action steps (we provide sample notices).

State Rules Vary: Access to certain child-abuse/neglect registries and education/employment records may require specific forms, eligibility, or the subject’s consent. We guide you through what’s allowed where you live.

No Legal Advice: We provide compliant screening services and general guidance; please consult your attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.

Who do we serve?

Parents & guardians hiring independent sitters
Families employing nannies (part-time, full-time, or live-in)
Placement agencies and household-staffing firms
Churches, co-ops, and community groups coordinating childcare

Primary Service Area: Missouri (licensed). We can coordinate out-of-state checks through vetted partners upon request.

Do I need a background check for a one-time sitter?

If the sitter will be with your child without you present, screening is strongly recommended—even for one-off events.

Is a national database search enough?

No. Real due diligence includes county-level court checks wherever the candidate has lived, plus sex-offender and targeted verifications.

Can you check social media?

Yes. We review public-facing content only and document any safety-related red flags with context.

What if something concerning shows up?

If you’re hiring as an employer, we’ll walk you through the FCRA’s required notices before you make a final decision.

How often should I re-screen?

Annually, or sooner if job duties change (e.g., driving), or after any incident or concern.

Ready to Screen a Babysitter or Nanny?

Call: 888-558-4FPI (888-558-4374)
Email: operations@faithfulpathinvestigations.com
Secure Intake Form: We’ll send a quick digital form to start your screening today.

Safe childcare starts with verified information. We’ll help you hire with confidence.