 As someone who has worked with daycares, teachers, and nannies for over a decade, I understand the weight of making sure that the person you hire to care for your children is safe, loving, and honest. But even after spending much time researching background checks for nannies, I still had many questions about how a parent can ensure that the caregiver they hire can be trusted with their children and their home.
So I sought out, Lenny Golino, president of Gold Shield Elite Investigations and retired NYPD detective, for an interview to better understand the significance of nanny background checks and what parents can do to protect their families. Please tell us Lenny, why is a nanny background check so important? Parents need to know whom they are putting into their home, for their child or children’s safety. In addition to their safety, another area of concern is protecting against identity theft. Many victims of identity theft are victims from within. What is the difference between the background check services that you provide as a licensed private investigation company and the background checks that parents can do online? Any online service that a consumer can access is NOT a real background search. Fees vary and you are not getting anything more than public records. The difference when obtaining a background search from a private investigator is that we are licensed by the Department of State granting access to databases that the online services cannot provide. What type of searches and checks does Gold Shield provide? Our comprehensive search can provide a full gauge of a particular person’s lifestyle, by providing:o
Beyond a professional background check, what else can families do to protect their children and their home? Nanny cams are very effective. You get the ability to monitor, in real time, the interactions that the nanny has with the child as well as any visitors that might be coming into the home without your knowledge. Additionally, your personal documents such as banking, junk mail, credit card statements and offers etc, should not be left out in plain view. Moreover, once a nanny has been hired, always be alert to any behavioral changes in the nanny as there might be circumstances in their life now, that weren’t present at the time the original search was conducted. This can potentially change the care being provided to the child. What is the most common concern or offense that you see pop up in nanny background searches? Typically we find inconsistencies in information provided, which are usually found in address summary reviews, derogatory driving history and reference names provided to client can sometimes not be true employers but rather friends and/or relatives. What type of information or permissions do you need from a nanny applicant to perform a background check? We need their name, date of birth and current address. By law you are not required to disclose that a background search is being conducted. It is solely up to your discretion. What does it cost for your service and how long is the turn around? The cost is $225.00 complete. If received before 1:00pm the results are returned same day. We first call you with our findings and then mail you a detailed report along with the computer-generated printouts of our findings. Not only did I learn a lot of valuable information from my interview with Leonard Golino but I thoroughly enjoy getting to know both him and his business partner Rich DeMaio. I want to thank these two gentlemen for speaking with Choice Parenting and for their passion for educating parents on how to best safeguard their families. Contact them today for a free consultation or to enlist their services! Gold Shield Elite Investigations http://gseinvestigations.com 1-888-213-8881 or 845-561-GSEI (4734) [email protected]
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9/19/2018 08:49:56 am
A parent can find a nanny in multiple ways. He can get by taking the help of an agency or simply by using the traditional but ever-lasting concept i.e “word of mouth”. Agencies usually conduct the background check of nannies. But when you spot a nanny through 'word of mouth', you need to execute the steps of background screening. Running a background check of a nanny is indispensable because it is the most effective way to reduce the possibility of crime and expropriation in the world of childcare. In my opinion, as a parent, you need to verify the background of the caregiver so that you can prevent putting your child's life on the line. 4/8/2021 02:58:48 am
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It made sense when you wrote that for the children’s safety, a nanny background check must be made. My friend wants to ensure that the nanny she will hire a reliable. I should advise her to ask for assistance from a surveillance service for a proper background check. Leave a Reply. |
Hi! I am Holly...For over a decade, my career focus has been centered in and around NYC in the childcare, education, and family support industries. 
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