So you and your partner are both working - you'll need someone to watch your child though.
The greatest boon in terms of childcare is to live close to your child’s grandparents – all the more so if they’re retired. Grandparents will often be a willing (and, usually, cost-free) childminder to lighten the load in the day and give you some freedom at night. For single parents they are often a lifeline.
If that’s not an option, you’ll probably be looking for paid help at some point, whether that’s for occasional spells or as a permanent arrangement. Nursary is an option, but you might want something a little more personal.
Firstly, you'll want to know the difference between a nanny and a childminder. It's quite simple - a nanny looks after your child in your home, where a childminder looks after your child in their home, often along with other kids.
The advantages of a nanny are obvious - firstly it happens in your home, so it's a familiar home environment for your child, and it offer continuity of care. Nannies tend to be more expensive though.
A registered childminder who has been inspected and accredited is another option. The advantage here is that your child will have to socialise with other children, and this can be excellent for development. There are resources to help you find one - you might want to try the NCMA.
The other option is to get a recommendation from other parents or use someone you yourself know well and trust. Ideally you could get both, but the important thing is that you’re comfortable with whoever you use. In any case, you don’t need to be told not to take risks with your children.