Find Trusted Nannies and Caregivers
Safety begins before a care professional enters your home, event or educational program. Gabi Childcare uses a structured, layered screening process because trust cannot be built from a profile alone.
Screening may include identity, alias and address history, national, county, statewide and federal criminal searches, sex offender registry checks, fingerprint based identity history and global clearance screening. Depending on the role, we may also complete drug testing and motor vehicle record reviews.
We verify employment, education, licenses and professional references and may review relevant public social media activity. These steps help us identify concerns, confirm experience and present thoughtfully screened care professionals.
Our goal is to provide clear guidance, reliable screening and greater confidence throughout the matching process.
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Identity, Alias & Address History Review
We begin by reviewing the identity information provided by each care professional. Alias and address history searches may help identify former names, alternate spellings and previous locations connected to the candidate. This information helps guide relevant county and court searches while allowing our team to compare the application with other available records.
Fingerprint Based Identity History
Certain care professionals may complete a fingerprint based identity history review as an additional screening layer. This process supports identity confirmation and criminal-history research connected to submitted fingerprints. It is not used as the only background check and does not replace Gabi Childcare’s other screening requirements.
Global Clearance Screening
Global clearance screening may be used for care professionals who have lived, worked or studied outside the United States. Depending on the country and available records, the review may include international criminal history, identity verification, sanctions lists, watchlists or employment and education information. Record access and reporting standards vary by country, so all available results are reviewed carefully and may require additional documentation.
Going Beyond a Basic Background Check
National Criminal Database Search
A national criminal database search provides a broad starting point for reviewing records collected from multiple jurisdictions. Because national databases may not contain every local court record, Gabi Childcare does not use this search by itself. Results are reviewed with county, federal and other position appropriate searches.
County Criminal Court Searches
County searches allow our team to review records closer to the original court source. Searches may be selected based on the candidate’s current and previous addresses, disclosed history and other relevant information. County level research adds an important local layer to our NYC caregiver screening process.
Statewide Criminal Record Searches
Statewide criminal searches review available criminal-record information across a specific state. This search may help identify records outside the counties connected to a candidate’s known address history. Because statewide databases vary in coverage and accuracy, Gabi Childcare may use these results with county court searches, national database searches and identity information for a more complete review.
Federal Court Record Research
Federal criminal matters are generally separate from state and county court records. When required, Gabi Childcare researches federal court records through established federal record resources. This adds another layer that may not appear in a standard national database report.
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Our screening process combines trusted technology with careful human review. BackgroundChecks.com may be used for national, county, federal, sex-offender, employment or education searches selected for the position. PACER provides access to federal court records and supports our federal record research. Checkr may be used for compliant employment screening services and other available checks. We do not describe a candidate as fully vetted because one provider returned a report. Gabi Childcare compares information across multiple sources, follows up on differences and reviews each candidate based on the responsibilities of the care role.
Background checks are an important part of Gabi Childcare’s broader screening and matching process. No background check can guarantee a person’s future conduct, confirm every detail or provide access to every record. Search availability, reporting rules and record accuracy may vary by jurisdiction. Screening results are reviewed with interviews, references, qualifications and other role specific information.
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Sex Offender Registry Search
We review available sex offender registry information as part of our criminal background screening process. Information is compared carefully to the candidate’s identifying details because individuals can have similar names. A possible match is not treated as confirmed without additional review.
Drug Testing
Drug testing may be required for selected care positions, company contracts, transportation assignments or roles involving increased safety responsibilities. Testing is completed through an approved testing provider and may screen for substances included in the selected testing panel. Gabi Childcare follows applicable employment laws, privacy requirements and position-based policies when requesting and reviewing drug test results.
Motor Vehicle Record Review
Motor vehicle record checks are required when a care professional may drive children, clients, a family vehicle, a personal vehicle or an agency vehicle. The review may include license status, expiration dates, driving violations, accidents, suspensions and other available driving-history information. Additional driver screening, insurance verification, safety testing or periodic record reviews may also be required before transportation duties begin.
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Employment, Education & License Verification
A resume alone does not confirm a candidate’s experience. Gabi Childcare may contact employers, educational institutions and licensing sources to verify information connected to the care position. Professional licenses and certifications are reviewed when they are required or relevant to the assigned role.
Professional Reference Checks
Our team contacts professional references to learn more about reliability, communication, responsibilities, judgment and previous care experience. We ask role specific questions instead of relying only on general recommendation letters. Reference information is reviewed with interviews, employment history and the needs of the position.
Public Social Media Review
A public social media review may help identify visible conduct that conflicts with professional care responsibilities, workplace expectations or information provided during hiring. Gabi Childcare reviews relevant public information and does not request private passwords or access to private accounts.
Human Review & Role Based Decision
Background screening is not reduced to one automated “pass” or “fail” result. Our team reviews the available information, considers the responsibilities of the role and follows up when details require clarification. The final decision may also include interviews, references, qualifications, professional conduct and compatibility with Gabi Childcare’s standards.
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Screen With Greater Confidence
At Gabi Childcare, we love supporting families, businesses and educational organizations. We believe everyone deserves access to safe, trusted and carefully screened care professionals, even when they are not using our staffing or matching services. We are excited to announce that our caregiver background screening services will soon be available directly to families and companies. This new service will make it easier to screen nannies, household employees, childcare professionals and organizational staff before they begin working in your home, workplace or program. More details are coming soon!
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