I just started looking for a nanny/babysitter for my child and would like to ask if you have any advice for me.

I actually found 2 prospects but when I told them that I'm going to run a background check on them, they both declined the job. They also told me none of their previous employers ran a background check on them and that what I'm asking is completely ridiculous. Is this for real? It's one thing if I met these people through someone I trust or they have worked for someone I know for a long time... I found them through a Korean Craligslist type of website!

I've heard and watched too many horror stories about nannys/babysitters so I'm just trying to be careful...am I being unreasonable?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!