• How many children do you have? How old are they?

• Where do you live? State? Next biggest city?

• Could you describe each childs personality and character a little bit?

• What do they like to do? What is their favorite food, toy, activity etc.?

• Will the children attend kindergarten/school during my year? If so, what classes do they attend?

• Does any of the children have special needs, such as a special diet, illnesses or allergies? If so, what special need does the child have? Does any child take any medication? What do I have to pay attention to?

• Do you have any special needs, e.g. religious/dietary restrictions, smoker..?

• Do you own a house or do you live in an apartment? Do you have a yard?

• Do relatives live nearby?

• Why are you interested in getting an au pair?

• How do you spend your weekends as a family?

• What does every day life in your family look like? How does a typical weekend look like?

 

Information about the parents:

 

• Ages

• Do you both work? If so, full time or part time? What are your professions? Do you have a lot of business trips?

• What hobbies and interests do you have?

• Could you please describe yourself and your husband/wife?

 

Childcare

 

• What are my duties?

• What would a typical working day for me look like? Do I have a set schedule? When will I start? What will I be doing during the day? When will I finish?

• Could you describe my working hours, days off etc.?

• How do you raise your kids? What do you focus on, e.g. discipline etc.?

• What characteristics and skills do you consider important for an au pair? What should a good au pair have that would fit into your family?

• Do I have to drive the children to school/kindergarten/their activities? Will I be driving them during the day? How far and how often?

• What do the kids usually do during summer break, e.g. do they go to Day-/Overnight-Camp?

• Do your kids have play dates during the week? If so, who organizes them? Which kids do come, e.g. neighbors, school-friends and how many do come?

• What can I do with the kids during my working time, e.g. Zoo, children’s museums, amusement parks?

 

Other things

 

• Will I be responsible for any household duties? If so, which and how often? What kind of housework will it be?

• Do you have any house rule, e.g. do I have a curfew? Will I be allowed to have friends in my room?

• Do you have pets? Am I responsible for the pets? If so, to which degree, e.g. do I need to take them for walks, feed them?

• Do you provide a car for me? Are there any restrictions on using the car?

• Can you show me a picture of my room?

• May I use the care in my spare time?

• How will my first days upon my arrival look like?

• Is there a possibility to study in your area, e.g. is there a university/college nearby? Where can I get more information about it/them?

• Do you have internet access at home? May I use it in my free time?

• When do you need me?

• Can I speak with your au pair now?

• What was it about my application, that made you decide to contact me?