Nanny Clearinghouse Database

NannyBackgroundCheck.com
Making sure your children are in good hands

A Service of SDS Incorporated

Is your applicant on our NannyClearinghouse^sm blacklist?

Below is an example of a case submitted to the Clearinghouse for evaluation and case monitoring:

The Nanny Clearinghouse ^sm is unique proprietary database designed and maintained by SDS Inc. exclusively for the childcare screening demographic. The database consists of former childcare workers and applicants that have been convicted of specific crimes, crimes of moral turpitude and other crimes deemed incompatible for sensitive childcare positions. In-home providers are not required by state statute to submit a criminal background check and frequently move from family to family without being detected.

Origin and Evolution: The NannyClearinghouse^sm database was originally established in 2002 as an in-house pre-screening tool for childcare screening. The original data source for the Clearinghouse was limited to in-house background investigations circa 2002-2009. The new clearinghouse business model will allow outside parties to report offenders to the database for inclusion. For example, we have received Clearinghouse entries for convicted applicants who are known members of criminal syndicates (i.e. Travelers, Gypsies). Records have been submitted by the media, other childcare workers, state licensed childcare facilities and screening firms.

Database Scope: Criminal records set by state statute.

Necessity: The Clearinghouse is needed since there are no statutory requirements or national standards for the elimination of convicted or dangerous in-home childcare employees. The primary objective of the clearinghouse is to locate and identify convicted applicants who seek to gain employment in an unregulated industry.

Sample Report
New There are several ways to submit a case to the NannyClearinghouse:
1. FAX/US MAIL: WORD PDF
2. TOLL FREE PHONE: 1 866.228.3967 X104
3. ANONYMOUSLY ONLINE: GO TO WEB FORM- USER ID: NANNY PASSWORD: CLEARINGHOUSE

If your company conducts in-house background checks for childcare services or positions that work directly with children (tutors, private teachers, seasonal employees, etc.) you may be eligible to join the clearinghouse as a member!

Membership Forms Word

Membership Forms PDF

Clearinghouse F.A.Q.'s

I am an applicant. I received a DUI and a number of traffic tickets several years ago. Will my name be included in the database?

No. Only certain felony and serious misdemeanors are included in the nannyclearinghouse^sm database. There are over 50 crimes that are included. Each state has different state statutes and verbiage for similar criminal offenses.

How is the data used?

The names and identifiers of all childcare applicants are cross-referenced against the database for possible hits. If a criminal record is discovered, the record is confirmed by name/date of birth and other identifiers including photographs.

What if an applicant discovers their name is on the list, but the record belongs to someone else?

Because we are providing information that may affect an applicants ability to gain employment, an applicant may contact us and complete a "Record Challenge" form. The challenge will be investigated and a determination will be made if a false positive has occurred.

Why is a database like this needed?

Currently, there is no nationwide database dedicated to excluding current and former childcare workers with serious criminal records. State licensed childcare providers undergo a criminal fingerprint clearance check prior to employment. This is the only national/international database of its kind.

Please note: Name based registries have limitations. The only true way to identify an individual is through a fingerprint comparison or DNA. Per the FCRA and policy we have implemented a "Record Challenge" procedure for positive hits.

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