Before you trust them, check them.
Background checks for nannies, babysitters, tutors, coaches, instructors, and any adult who spends time alone with your child.
“The person came highly recommended. I still wanted to know for myself.” — Patricia K., TX
The headlines you hope you never read.
Most people who care for children are kind and trustworthy. But trust is not verification — these are real, reported cases of people families thought they knew.
“Nanny arrested in Santa Monica on suspicion of abusing infant”
“Middle school teacher accused of inappropriate sexual chats with students”
“Soccer coach charged in 13-year-old’s death accused of assaulting other teens”
“Private tutor charged with criminal sexual abuse of juvenile”
“Athletic trainer accused of sexually assaulting high schooler”
“Nanny arrested after allegedly abusing toddler at public park”
“Former Houston-area swim coach indicted on child exploitation felonies”
“Piano teacher charged after police find record tied to child abuse allegations”
“Band teacher accused of child indecency and grooming”
“Former gymnastics coach pleads guilty to child sex abuse material production”
“Tutor arrested for sexually abusing 7-year-old girl inside library”
“Swim instructor charged with sexually assaulting children”
“Karate instructor arrested in child sexual assault case”
“Youth soccer coach charged with child molestation felonies”
Who should parents check?
Checking isn’t suspicion — it’s how careful parents turn trust into confidence.
Trust is not the same as verification.
Most people who work with children are caring and trustworthy. But the only way to know for certain is to check first. TrustCheck turns that quiet worry into real confidence — calmly, respectfully, and before the first day.
Choose your TrustCheck
Three levels of screening, so you can match the depth of the check to the role.
SafeStart
Essential screening for first-time and short-term hires.
- Identity / SSN fraud verification
- National criminal history
- Sex offender registry search
- National watchlist search
TrustCheck Plus
Expanded coverage for ongoing, in-home, and 1:1 roles.
- Identity / SSN fraud verification
- Expanded criminal history
- Sex offender registry search
- National watchlist search
- Federal crimes search
Expanded Criminal details
Guardian Complete
Our deepest screening for full-time and overnight caregivers.
- Identity / SSN fraud verification
- Expanded criminal history
- Sex offender registry search
- National watchlist search
- Federal crimes search
- Federal court repository search
- Employment verification
- Education verification
- Professional reference check
- Motor vehicle record
Optional add-on reports
Some roles deserve a deeper look. Add extra verification to any package.
- Employment Verification$39
- Education Verification$39
- Reference Check$29
- Additional Reference Check$19
- Federal Court Repository Search$29
- Motor Vehicle Record$39
- 10-Panel Drug Test$99
A clear, respectful process
Transparent for families and candidates alike — no secret screening, ever.
Choose a package
Pick the level of check that fits the role and how much time they’ll spend with your child.
Authorization Requested
We send the candidate a secure digital request to collect the information and permission needed to run the check.
The check is completed
We use professional screening sources — not random web scraping — to compile the results.
You get a clear report
A parent-friendly summary in plain language, with guidance on what each result means.
A transparent check protects everyone.
TrustCheck is permission-based and respectful — to your family and to the people you’re considering.
Permission-based checks
Every screening begins with the candidate’s knowledge and consent.
Authorization required
No check runs until the candidate has formally authorized it.
No secret screening
Everyone knows what’s being checked — nothing happens behind their back.
Clear report summaries
Results are organized and easy to read — not a dense legal document.
Parent-friendly explanations
Plain-language guidance on what each finding actually means for you.
Respectful candidate process
Good caregivers appreciate working with families who do things the right way.
Before the first lesson, ride, practice, or overnight stay — check them.
Built for parents who trust their instincts — and still check.