1. Why is it important to have a license plate on my stroller?
2. How does HowsMyNanny.com ensure the reliability of reports and protect against false reports?
3. Is the use of the license plates spying on your nanny?
4. How can I get an additional year of membership to HowsMyNanny.com for free?
5. How can I obtain a gift certificate for HowsMyNanny.com?
6. How can I help to get the word out about HowsMyNanny.com?
7. Where on my stroller should the license plate go?
8. What will prevent a nanny from covering or removing the license plate when she/he goes out?
9. What happens after an incident or praise report is filed?
10. How much does it cost to become a member of HowsMyNanny.com?
11. How do I obtain an additional or replacement license plate?

1. Why is it important to have a license plate on my stroller?
Most workers who provide important services are monitored in today’s world - police offices wear badges, health care providers are drug tested, teachers are given year-end reviews. Why shouldn’t a nanny taking care of our children have some oversight? In essence, the license plates are just another precaution to ensure the safety of our children, much like installing childproof locks on your cabinets, protective covers on your outlets or gates at the top of your stairs.

2. How does HowsMyNanny.com ensure the reliability of reports and protect against false reports?
HowsMyNanny.com has several built-mechanisms to ensure the reliability of reports. First, the reporter can choose to make a report giving their name, phone number and e-mail address to the member. Second, if a person chooses to report anonymously, the report is only anonymous to the member. The operator of the site will still have the reporter's name, e-mail address and phone number, as these are required fields to file both an incident or praise report. Because the operator has this information, the operator is able to contact the reporter and verify the information, acting as a liaison, should that be necessary. Further, the incident and praise reports require one to input where the event occurred, when the event occurred and other relevant information, thereby minimizing the ability of a reporter to file a false report. Lastly, the site tracks e-mail addresses. If one address sends more than three reports within a designated period of time, the operator of the site will be notified and can investigate the matter.

3. Is the use of the license plates spying on your nanny?
Unlike the nanny-cam, the license plate is out in the open for all to see, including the nanny. The license plate is a simple to use and unobtrusive method to ensure the well being of our children. The overwhelming response from the nannies is that they have no problem having a license plate put on their stroller as they are professionals and have nothing to hide. (See Op/Ed article from New York Daily News on the media page of this site.) More than anyone, nannies often observe the neglectful treatment of some caregivers, so they are pleased that there is now a way to report such incidences. Furthermore, most nannies welcome the opportunity to receive praise, which enables their employers to learn of the wonderful job that they are doing.

4. How can I get an additional year of membership to HowsMyNanny.com for free?
If you recommend our service to three of your friends or playgroup members, we will give you an additional year free membership. All you have to do is ask them to enter your name in the “referred by” section of the registration page when they sign up.

5. How can I obtain a gift certificate for HowsMyNanny.com?