FAQs

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…

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…

You’ve researched all the child care options out there, and have decided to host an au pair. Your next decision will be an important one: Which agency will you choose to assist you in the au pair process? We know that you and…

Whether your children are very young or school-aged, hosting an au pair can help further their intellectual development and education! Here are the top 3 educational benefits of hosting an…

As the nation’s first legal au pair program, we at Au Pair in America have helped our share of families – 110,000 and growing! While every family is unique, we’ve noticed some…

Welcoming an au pair to your family means you will experience a cultural exchange experience like no other while getting assistance with flexible, reliable child care. But you may be wondering… “What exactly does an au pair do?” …

Although an au pair, nanny and babysitter all provide child care assistance and share some similar responsibilities, the terms are not interchangeable.   What is an Au Pair?  Au pair (French…

Jennifer Stein was outnumbered. She had her hands full with a toddler and twin babies, and all the worry that comes along with parenting young children. Living in Texas, preparing…

Au pairs — maybe you’ve met one at the playground or in the pick-up line at your child’s school, or maybe the concept is still new in your community. But what is an au pair?…

Parents face dozens of difficult choices each day. Choosing quality child care shouldn’t be one of them. Welcoming an au pair into your home as part of your child care…