I did not go on the house hunt but I felt like I knew everything about each area and apartment and am so happy with our family friendly and kid friendly street. I would also get on the FB groups and ask a few questions. I agree on the lack of decent take out, though. Extrafamilial childcare is voluntary and subject to a fee. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you!!!Clara. And no International school!? Museums, concerts, theaters and festivals: in Zurich, culture fans are spoilt for choice. Kate. I hope you are doing well. Are you absolutely sure you will go back home after two years? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Living somewhere new is a very enriching experience. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. This is often a rather flexible solution within a reliable and familiar framework. For children at kindergarten age, the same extrafamilial daycare options as with infants apply. We’ve visited a few times, and we’ve loved visiting. It runs its own childcare facilities including crèches, childcare on demand and holiday clubs. Shopping. We are considering moving from Ireland and I have plenty offline questions. What is most important to you? We live near Lake Zürich and absolutely love it. International Mothers Living in Switzerland I’d love to connect! We moved from London 5 years ago already, but it feels like yesterday. I’m just getting ready to move into my very first house and I’m so excited! This is very helpful, thank you! I’ll check out the fbook groups and keep you posted on my findings ? What if they extend the contract? I found a great flat there but haven’t been able to find much on the area. But if you are for sure buying a car here, then bring them. If you’re looking for general information on offers for parents and children or if you’re expecting a child and need information or advice, the city of Zurich has compiled information and links on important topics such as pregnancy consultation hours, being a single parent or a brochure on Zurich with children (in German). I learned the most from taking intensive courses at Berlitz in Bellevue. If you are unsure if you are buying a car, I would give your car seats away at home before moving. I hope you love it here and enjoy living with Europe at your fingertips. We are very happy with the schools for our girls, the independence, self sufficiency, responsibility, and leadership the children take in school. The most frequent childcare solutions for babies and infants are (in alphabetical order): Au-pairs are usually young people who come to Zurich from other parts of Switzerland or from abroad. There are many international businesses here that speak English in the workplace. if it does happen, we’d be moving from just outside London – UK.