The place to find out about Au Pair in America in Washington, DC
Au Pair in America is the nation's first legal au pair program. Since 1986, we have provided the best child care opportunities to host families across the U.S. and au pairs from around the world.
Almost everyone experiences culture shock when they come to a completely new environment. Everything is different: the language, the food, and the people. When everything feels so unfamiliar, it is natural to long for the security of home. However, you don’t want to let that feeling of longing for home, make you too sad or Read More
Back to school time is here. This can mean changes to the au pair schedule and possibly to the duties. It is very important to communicate these changes to avoid problems. Here is a list of topics to consider discussing: Au pair’s work schedule The children’s school and activity schedules Where the children get dropped Read More
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Backyard Safari. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Backyard Safari pinboard. Read More
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Nature Exploration. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Nature Exploration pinboard. Read More
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Art Experiences. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to art can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences pinboard. Read More
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Science (STEM). Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to all things science, technology, engineering and math can be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM) pinboard. Read More
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Bugs & Butterflies. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to all kinds of bugs, insects, butterflies, and spiders can be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies pinboard. Read More
Looking for a change of scenery? Want to get out DC’s concrete jungle for the day? Or maybe you just want to try a fried Oreo? All of these dreams can come true over the next few weeks at one of the many area county and state fairs. What is a Fair? Usually held in Read More
Most au pairs have mixed feeling about returning home. As the end of the program nears, there is both excitement and nerves about adjusting to life at home. Adapting to life back home will include some of the same emotions experienced with adjusting to life in the United States, such as: Homesickness (only this time Read More
This week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Cars & Trucks. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to all kinds of vehicles can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Cars & Trucks pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Here are a few places that fit this Read More
