A pair references - what to ask for?

[MrsFogi]

Our new au pair has not worked as an au pair before although she has worked in childcare settings in Spain. I'm going to email her referees with some questions (I'll get my current au pair to put them into Spanish). What do you suggest asking?

I think you need to speak to them on the phone (or get a Spanish friend to), as otherwise anyone could be sending the emails back.