[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”true”]FAQ[/x_custom_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”2/3″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”WHY SHOULD WE CHOOSE HAMPSTEAD AU PAIR AGENCY?” open=”false”]* All our au pairs are already in the UK – which means you get to meet them before you decide.
* They all have experience of being an au pair or something similar – which means communication will be easy.
* We interview them before you do – that way you don’t waste your time with unsuitable girls.
* We have lots of different au pairs to suit all types of situations.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”WHAT KIND OF DUTIES CAN AN AU PAIR PERFORM?” open=”false”]Well an Au Pair can start by helping your kids get ready for school. She may from time to time prepare breakfast. After breakfast, she’ll take them to school, then return home to do some tidying up. You may want her to pick the kids up from school and prepare them tea. After tea, the Au Pair might supervise them doing homework or perhaps play with them until you return home. During their homework, she may take care of the ironing or washing. And finaly you may want to spend an evening out away from the kids, so she’ll perform babysitting duties.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”DO WE HAVE TO PAY EXTRA FOR BABYSITTING?” open=”false”]No, as long as you do not exceed their overall working hours.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”IS THERE ANYTHING EXTRA WE NEED TO PAY FOR?” open=”false”]No, as long as their working hours are not exceeded. However some families help with things like, gym memberships, language courses etc. although there are considered as “perks” and not essential. [/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”AS A SINGLE PARENT, CAN I HAVE AN AU PAIR?” open=”false”]Yes, mother’s and father’s alike.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE AU PAIR?” open=”false”]The Au Pair should be considered your “extended” family which is why we take care in selecting sutiable Au Pair’s that will fit into your family lifestyle. So as a family member you are responsible for their general wellbeing, as well as providing a room with board. [/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”HOW LONG CAN I HAVE AN AU PAIR FOR?” open=”false”]Our aim is to provide you with an au pair that say that they are able to commit for at least a year. Whilist we can’t guarantee their length of stay, many of au pairs are prepared to stay longer. With our Platinum Plus membership; we are now able to offer you a replacement if the au pair leaves within 10 months.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”WHAT COSTS WILL I NEED TO PAY THE AGENCY?” open=”false”]Check out our Fees section.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”HOW DO YOUR COSTS COMPARE?” open=”false”]Our costs are probably one of the most favourable. Check out our exclusive discounts. [/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”CAN I HAVE AN AU PAIR FOR MY ELDERLY MOTHER?” open=”false”]Absolutely, this can be a perfect situation for a lot of Au Pairs. As it usually gives them a little more time for studying plus it usually means regular conversations in English.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”WHAT AREAS DO YOU COVER?” open=”false”]We cover all of London.[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/3″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”thumbnail” src=”http://www.hampsteadaupairs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/16608415138_278da14f15_n.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”thumbnail” src=”http://www.hampsteadaupairs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/aupairs.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”thumbnail” src=”http://www.hampsteadaupairs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8729038777_7a804952b5_c.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”thumbnail” src=”http://www.hampsteadaupairs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Fotolia_711731_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]