The privacy issues are about having a reasonable expectation of privacy and as long as the nannies understand that they do not have an expectation of privacy while they’re in your home, then whatever you’re tape recording is something that they can’t have a real issue with. Also, if they’re committing a crime against the child, which is the lowest denomination of what a nanny cam might find, more along the lines you’re going to see behavior that you don’t like.

You should have a good list of questions ready so that you can evaluate the person applying for the job. Your questions should be set up so that you can get a good idea about the character, experience level and methods of child guidance used by the applicant. It is imperative that your overall views about the care of your children match with the views of your new baby sitter. You can find certified baby sitters in classes conducted by your local Red Cross or YMCA.

A lot of parents dislike the idea of leaving their child with any person at all, even if professional daycare services. Talk to neighbors and friends who have kids around the same age as yours. Ask them who are they using for a baby sitter.