There are many nannies but only a small percentage meet the criteria to be called a Cambridge Nanny. Using expert recruitment methodologies we are able to attract the best and brightest – highly experienced career nannies, college graduates, and educators.

Our nanniesare screened for characteristics such as honesty, consideration, pride in work well done, intelligence, motivation, reliability, dedication,  neatness, and promptness. Our nannies must possess warm, loving, patient and nurturing personalities.

To ensure the best possible caregivers, we  leads the industry by providing the most selective, comprehensive and detailed screening process that includes:

  • Comprehensive In-Person Interview
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Scientific Personality Test/Assessment: Emotional Intelligence, Caregiving Aptitude, Risk of Burnout, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Stability, Stress Triggers
  • Behavioral Evaluation
  • Skill Evaluation
  • Social Security Verification
  • Address History Search
  • National Criminal Search
  • County Criminal Search ( robust search includes in-person county courthouse search and verification conducted in the applicant’s last 3 counties of residence. This background check further increases the probability of uncovering potential criminal activity.)
  • Federal Criminal History Search
  • Sex Offender Registry Search
  • Employment Verification
  • Education Verification
  • Credential Verification
  • Reference Check
  • Medical Statement from Physician confirming individual is free of communicable diseases and physically fit to care for children.
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) (if applicable to job duties)
  • Drug Screening
    • Analytes tested:  Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP
    • Applicant schedules screening at a test facility convenient for them
    • Results provided  within 24-72 hours