Child Care Background Checks for In-Home Care

Child care background check options explained

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Overview

TrustLine offers families and their in-home caregivers (like family, friends, and neighbor caregivers or nannies) a way to get background clearances. TrustLine provides checks for disqualifying criminal convictions, arrests, or child abuse reports in California. Learn how to find a provider and what questions to ask.

What This Resource Offers

  • Tips for finding child care
  • Steps to hire a nanny or babysitter
  • Videos and guides on hiring care providers
  • Questions to ask providers and their references (printable)
  • Steps to register your caregiver with TrustLine

Type

Website

Updated

2025

For

Families

Available in

Spanish, English