Back to School Discussion Topics
Au Pair's new schedule
- Give your au pair their schedule well in advance
- Discuss important changes and make sure they understand
Kids new schedule / routine
- What time is school for each child
- What time do they need to be dropped off / picked up?
- After school activities - days / times
- What to do if your child is late
- What to do if your kid is sick and not going to school
- What to do if there is a snow day
Food for the kids
- Is your au pair responsible for helping with breakfast / packing lunches / afternoon snacks? Discuss which ones
- What foods do you want your kids to eat for these meals?
- Re-discuss allergies and any school policies that prohibit bringing certain foods
Au Pair driving
- When your au pair can use the car
- Driving Safety
- What is drop off / pick up like? Discuss it with your au pair so they aren’t nervous
After school expectations
- Do you expect your au pair to help your kids with their homework and make sure it gets done?
- Can your kids have after school snacks if they ask?