--- title: "Choosing a Babysitter or Nanny: Safety Checks (Kenya) | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/babysitter-and-nanny-checks-kenya description: "Check references, meet with the child, make unannounced calls and set clear rules: practical vetting for childcare in Kenya. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/babysitter-and-nanny-checks-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Knowing what to do is half of it. The other half is equipment that buys you time. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Vet and monitor caretakers. - References and a trial period. - Unannounced check-ins. Quick answer Security experts advise that anyone who looks after your child be vetted and monitored. Get references, meet the person with your child, agree rules in writing, make unannounced calls and tell your child they can always tell you anything. [Photo: Alan J. Hendry / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/KNt4zd8HPb0) Why this matters now ## Time is the one thing a safety plan cannot get back after the incident. ### If you wait - No plan when it matters - A setup that fails when you are alone - Finding the gaps after an incident ### What you get - Cameras, alarms and fences that buy you time - Alerts on your phone, wherever you are - A free site survey that shows the weak points [Hikvision DS-2CD1023G0E-I 2MP Bullet](/products/hikvision-ds-2cd1023g0e-i-2mp-bullet-network-camera-132 "Hikvision DS-2CD1023G0E-I 2MP Bullet Network Camera")[Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome](/products/dahua-hdcvi-2mp-dome-camera-14357 "Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome Camera")[Electric Fence Alarm Siren](/products/electric-fence-alarm-siren-120db-outdoor-96 "Electric Fence Alarm Siren 120dB Outdoor") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Choosing%20a%20Babysitter%20or%20Nanny%3A%20Safety%20Checks.%20I%20want%20home%20security%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Vet and monitor caretakers. - References and a trial period. - Unannounced check-ins. - Children can always tell you. ## What to look for before you buy 1. **Get references**: Call previous families. 2. **Meet with the child**: Watch how they interact. 3. **Agree rules in writing**: Routines, visitors and phones. 4. **Check in**: Calls and unannounced visits. 5. **Listen to your child**: Notice changes in behaviour. ## Where these figures come from Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: [Kenyans.co.ke: how to protect your child from kidnapping](https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/66256-how-protect-your-child-kidnapping); [K24: keep your child safe in Kenya](https://k24.digital/lifestyle/how-to-keep-your-child-safe-in-kenya-amid-growing-safety-concerns/amp). ## Best prices in stock today Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or [ask us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244) for a recommendation. ## Why buy from Qyvea ### Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea - **Genuine branded products** sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product) - **7-day returns and exchanges**; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund - **Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card**; refunds go back the same way - **Free delivery in Nairobi** on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya - **Delivered to your door**, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews ([bought from us? leave a review](https://g.page/r/CY2LNNqrlgV5EBM/review)) - **Talk to a person** on WhatsApp [0113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244), usually within 30 minutes Full details: [return & refund policy](https://qyvea.co.ke/return-policy). ## Frequently asked questions Are cameras okay at home? In common areas with staff informed; never in private spaces. What about trial periods? A short paid trial helps both sides decide. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Personal Safety · Guide Hiring a House Help or Caretaker Safely Check references, ID and a trial period, set clear rules and protect valuables: a fair, practical approach to hiring household staff in Kenya. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/house-help-and-caretaker-vetting-kenya)[Personal Safety · Guide Child Safety on the School Commute: A Parent's Checklist Trusted pick-ups, groups, safe places and a code word: a parent's checklist for school travel as reports of missing children raise concern in Kenya. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/child-safety-school-commute-kenya)[Shopping Guides · Buying Guide Baby Monitors & Nanny Cameras in Kenya: Watch Your Baby From Anywhere See and hear your baby from the next room or the office, with peace of mind. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/baby-monitor-kenya) ### Related services [Qyvea Online Store](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) ### Related products [Browse the Qyvea shop](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) ### Related projects [Real Qyvea case studies](https://qyvea.co.ke/projects#case-studies) [← Previous**Child Safety on the School Commute: A Parent's Checklist**](https://qyvea.co.ke/child-safety-school-commute-kenya)[Next →**: Deliveries and Unknown Visitors: Staying Safe at the Door**](https://qyvea.co.ke/delivery-and-courier-visitor-safety-kenya) ## Need this system installed? 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