Childcare Provider Reference Check Form

Finding the right childcare provider is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Whether you're hiring a nanny, babysitter, or in-home caregiver, thorough reference checks are essential to ensure your child's safety, wellbeing, and happiness.

This Childcare Provider Reference Check Form from Paperform helps parents gather detailed, honest feedback from previous employers and colleagues who have worked with the candidate. The form covers critical areas including safety practices, child interaction style, punctuality, reliability, and emergency handling—giving you the complete picture you need to make an informed hiring decision.

Why reference checks matter for childcare

Unlike other positions, childcare roles involve enormous trust and responsibility. A strong reference check helps you verify a candidate's experience, assess their temperament with children, and identify any red flags before they enter your home. This form streamlines the process by asking the right questions in a structured, professional way that makes it easy for references to provide thoughtful, detailed responses.

Who this template is for

This form is perfect for parents, nannies agencies, au pair coordinators, daycare centers, and family services organizations who need to conduct professional reference checks on childcare candidates. It's especially valuable for first-time parents who may be unsure what questions to ask, or busy families who want a standardized, efficient process.

Automate your hiring workflow with Stepper

Once you've collected reference responses, you can use Stepper to automate your next steps. Set up workflows that send confirmation emails to candidates when references are received, compile all reference feedback into a summary document, or trigger calendar invites for final interviews when all checks are complete. Stepper helps you move from reference collection to hiring decision faster, with less manual work.

A better way to vet childcare providers

With Paperform's childcare reference check form, you can send professional, branded reference requests that arrive in minutes and can be completed on any device. References appreciate the clear, organized format, and you get consistent, comparable feedback across all candidates—making your final decision clearer and more confident.