Individual person - Ensure you are 100% confident in your choice as your little one’s care, well-being and safety depend on this one person. Make sure that you feel comfortable with your choice, trust your instincts and feel free to take along a friend or a partner
Do what is right for you - When deciding whether to employ a childminder, bear in mind that what you might see as a disadvantage could be an advantage to someone else. So base your decision on what feels right for you and your child.
Illness & Holidays - There is no assurance of a backup for illness or holidays so please ask beforehand what the policy is on illness or holidays
Popularity - Excellent minders might be fully booked; since they provide care to a small group of children hence you might have to settle for your second best or another alternative form of care.
Childminders own children - You may worry that your childminder's children will get more attention than your children. However, good childminders will ensure that the children in their care have the same treatment and attention as their own children. If you're worried about this, you could find a childminder who has older children at school.
Research - Before making your final decision, DO YOUR RESEARCH, ask around and determine if the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for you and your little one based on your circumstances.
