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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.
When hot summer weather hits, the pool and beaches are popular places to cool off. Allowing children to enjoy the water safely is extremely important. We have compiled some information to help host parents and au pairs when supervising children around water. The American Red Cross is offering a FREE water safety course online. The Read More
Our next 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. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. You can start observing nature at any local park or in your own backyard. If Read More
Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Under the Sea. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to creatures who live under the sea can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission from your Read More
When kids are out of school for the summer, it doesn’t take long for them to become bored and sometimes that leads to sibling squabbles and mischief. Even though they don’t realize it, they are usually missing routine and predictability in their daily schedule. One solution is to make fun plans to keep them busy! Read More
Host parents have many responsibilities and are often very busy. Maintaining a good relationship with your au pair is essential and can prevent many potential issues. Below are a few simple things you can do to help your au pair match flourish. Communication – Make time every couple of weeks for a check-in conversation. This Read More
Have you ever been to a drive-in movie? Drive-in movies are outdoor theaters where the movie is projected on a large screen and you watch from your car. There were once over 4,000 drive-in theaters in the U.S., and now only a few hundred remain. If you want the full-on experience of a drive-in movie Read More
When the weather is nice, we spend more time outdoors with the children. Playing in the back yard, at the playground, or walking on nature trails are great ways to get fresh air and exercise. What are ticks? – Ticks are small mites that attach to the skin and suck blood. Click HERE to see examples of Read More
For our May Cluster Meeting, we met at Greenbelt Park. Au pairs got a chance to socialize and try the American campfire favorite, s’mores. We also discussed summer childcare safety and how to spot ticks. And we celebrated a birthday. Read More
These tips are not intended to scare you, but to make you aware of some simple things you can do to prevent being the victim of a crime. When you get into an Uber or Lyft, make sure the vehicle matches the description and the driver is who the app shows. When riding on metro, Read More
Holidays and vacations are a great opportunity to rest, recharge and explore the U.S. Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25 this year) is the unofficial start of summer travel season. Here are some reminders about program rules regarding holidays and vacations. Holidays Host families are not required to give au pairs any specific holidays. Each host family will make Read More
