FAQ

Parents often struggle to navigate child care for teenagers, and teenagers are often resistant to the idea of needing a “babysitter.” While teenagers are more independent than infants and young school-aged children, many parents find that their teens benefit from having another…

Au pairs are a great option for families looking for child care solutions for school-aged children. While there are plenty of reasons to host an au pair regardless of the ages of your children, there are several…

At Au Pair in America, we love sharing all the benefits of hosting an au pair – it’s kind of our thing. But today, just to mix it up, we’ll be sharing our top reasons…

Parents of multiples (twins, triplets, or more) have their hearts and their hands full! They need dependable, flexible child care assistance they can count on, as caring for multiples can pose many unique…

You know all about the stringent screening process to become an au pair with Au Pair in America, but what about requirements to host an au pair?  Let’s start with the…

There are many au pair myths and stereotypes circulating that may leave parents confused about what hosting an au pair is really like. With over 30 years of experience, Au…

One of the most common struggles families face is child care costs. Many families are surprised to discover that they can reduce their child care costs by hosting an au pair – plus, they receive…

Whether your children are infants or school aged, Au Pair in America has various types of au pair program options to fit your family’s cultural care needs. Choose from three options: au…

Many host families want to know if their au pair can drive their children to school, appointments and after school activities. The answer is yes – your au pair’s responsibilities can include driving your children…

Some of the most common questions we receive from potential host families are “how are au pair candidates screened” and “what type of au pair training does Au Pair in…