I have selected 2-3 top childminders. How do I decide now?
If you get a good impression of your future childminder after the first contact, arrange an initial meeting and an appointment for a trial assignment. If you have the feeling that everyone feels comfortable with the childminder and that it's a good fit overall, you can discuss details of the job together, such as the frequency and duration of the assignments, the hourly wage and holiday times.
We have put together some tips and checklists for the first interview to ensure that everything goes smoothly when you meet: