Verify your babysitter's identity before they enter your home
92% of parents hire through word-of-mouth — but can you trust a stranger from Facebook or Nextdoor? Instant identity verification gives you peace of mind before the interview, the first sitting, and every time a substitute shows up.
92%
Of parents hire via word-of-mouth
148%
Rise in impersonation scams
3-10 days
For traditional background checks
10s
To verify with SnapTrust
Background checks have a blind spot
Traditional background checks verify the criminal history of a name — but they don't confirm the person standing at your door is actually that person. And they take days, not seconds.
Identity fraud is surging
Impersonation scams are up 148% year-over-year. Scammers steal nanny credentials from platforms like Care.com and TrustLine, then show up with fake IDs.
Background checks take days
Most background checks take 3-10 business days and cost $30-300. Parents often interview or even hire before results arrive. That's a dangerous gap.
Platforms can't keep up
Care.com paid $8.5M in FTC fines for misleading safety claims. Families reported theft and children harmed by caregivers with undisclosed criminal records.
$1.5B childcare market attracting scammers
The global childcare market is projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2032. That growth attracts not just legitimate caregivers but also fraudsters who exploit parents' urgency to find help fast.
Care.com $8.5M FTC fine exposed systemic gaps
The FTC found Care.com failed to verify caregivers' identities, allowed users with criminal records to advertise services, and removed safety check badges from profiles only after media scrutiny. Platform trust badges alone are not enough.
When to verify a caregiver
Identity verification is not just for the first hire. These are the moments when confirming who is actually at your door matters most.
Before the first interview
Send a verification link before you even meet in person. If someone is unwilling to do a 10-second face scan before entering your home, that tells you everything you need to know.
When a substitute shows up
Your regular nanny is sick and sends a friend to cover. You've never met this person. A quick verification confirms they are who they say they are — before they walk through the door.
After long gaps between sittings
If months have passed since someone last sat for your kids, a re-verification takes 10 seconds and confirms the same person is returning. People change — verification shouldn't expire.
Private hires from Facebook or Nextdoor
Community group recommendations feel trustworthy, but you're still inviting a stranger into your home. Unlike agencies, there's no vetting process. SnapTrust fills that gap instantly.
SnapTrust vs Traditional Background Checks
| Feature | SnapTrust | Traditional Background Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 10 seconds | 3-10 business days |
| What's verified | The person is who they claim to be (biometric) | Criminal history of a name (database lookup) |
| Cost | Free to start, Pro $4.99/mo | $30-300 per check |
| Substitute coverage | Verify any substitute instantly | New check required (another 3-10 days + fee) |
| Real-time confirmation | Confirms identity at the moment of arrival | Confirms history from days or weeks ago |
| Biometric liveness check | 3D liveness scan (ISO 30107-3 certified) | Not available |
Verify the person, not just the name
SnapTrust complements traditional background checks by confirming the person in front of you is who they claim to be — in 10 seconds, before they step inside your home.
Find a babysitter through Facebook, Nextdoor, a friend's referral, or any platform. Before the interview, send them a SnapTrust verification link.
They complete a 10-second face scan on their phone — no app download, no account needed. Our 3D liveness check confirms they're a real person.
You see instant confirmation: a verified selfie proving they are who they claim to be. Proceed with the interview confidently.
For substitute sitters or after long gaps, request a quick re-verification. Confirm the person at your door matches the person you hired.
From $0.99. No subscription required.
End-to-end encrypted
Face data encrypted on your device before transmission.
iBeta Level 2 certified
ISO 30107-3 — the highest liveness standard.
10-second verification
No app download needed. Works in any browser.
Frequently asked questions
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Give your family peace of mind
Background checks verify the name. SnapTrust verifies the person. Use both for layered childcare safety — from discovery to interview to every sitting.