Is it necessary to check on a babysitter's background?

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Is It Necessary To Check On A Babysitter's Background?

I have chosen a babysitter to look after my ten month baby, and although she seems capable, I'm worried about her background. How can I check that what she is saying is true? Should I ask for papers and former employers' judgments?