Does an au pair require their own bedroom?
Does an au pair require their own bedroom?
Yes. An au pair is required to be provided with their own private bedroom.
Some au pairs are also provided with their own bathroom, however it is not essential. Many au pairs share a bathroom with the children. The au pair is responsible for keeping their bedroom clean and tidy and their own bathroom if they have one. If the au pair shares a bathroom with the children, they should also assist in keeping it clean and tidy.
It is very important that the au pair's bedroom is regarded as their private area and the children are to respect this.
Yes. An au pair is required to be provided with their own private bedroom.
Some au pairs are also provided with their own bathroom, however it is not essential. Many au pairs share a bathroom with the children. The au pair is responsible for keeping their bedroom clean and tidy and their own bathroom if they have one. If the au pair shares a bathroom with the children, they should also assist in keeping it clean and tidy.
It is very important that the au pair's bedroom is regarded as their private area and the children are to respect this.
Au pair living conditions :
The following content is meant as a guide, and the objective is to communicate not just the minimum requirements, but what living conditions are likely to be advantageous for the au pair.
Minimum requirements:
Please note that some countries have specific minimum requirements for living conditions. Where living conditions are not specified, We believe that an au pair must have their own bedroom for the duration of the contract in the family home at a minimum.
The au pair should always feel welcome in the shared areas of the house. It is very important to treat the au pair as a "big sister" / another equal family member.
Please note that the au pair bedroom is considered their own private space and the family (including the children!) need to respect this.
Additional Items that are advantageous
Each family will have unique living conditions, and each au pair will be attracted to different things. The main aim is to have comfortable living conditions and a family should highlight the benefits of living with them
Minimum requirements:
Please note that some countries have specific minimum requirements for living conditions. Where living conditions are not specified, We believe that an au pair must have their own bedroom for the duration of the contract in the family home at a minimum.
The au pair should always feel welcome in the shared areas of the house. It is very important to treat the au pair as a "big sister" / another equal family member.
Please note that the au pair bedroom is considered their own private space and the family (including the children!) need to respect this.
Additional Items that are advantageous
Each family will have unique living conditions, and each au pair will be attracted to different things. The main aim is to have comfortable living conditions and a family should highlight the benefits of living with them
- Suitable wardrobe / walk in robe - no one likes living out of a suitcase / backpack for an extended period.
- Own bathroom / en suite - is nice for the au pair to have their own space and privacy.
- Own TV / access to a TV
- Access to a computer (many bring their own)
- Internet Access (please ensure that you are clear about usage limits, as many au pairs stream TV shows and movies in their spare time)
- Access to a car or public transport - au pairs often like to visit friends, travel, and do other activities in the spare time - the easier it is for them to do that, the happier they will be!
- House Location - highlight if you are close to the city / cafes / shops / shopping centre, beach, snow, sporting grounds and so on. Again the more activities that an au pair can have access to that they enjoy, the happier they will be!
- Access to other au pairs - if you have friends or know other families with au pairs, it is a big advantage as the au pair knows that they will have the opportunity to meet with each other and have some new friends who are going through the same type of experience as they are
