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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.

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Common Mistakes Host Families & Au Pairs Make

March 16, 2009 – 5:12 pm

As counselors, we come across certain mistakes that people make time and time again.  So, we are going to blog on some of those mistakes and simple solutions to save you the possible headaches and keep your au pair experience positive. Look for those under the Host Families and Read More

by Christine Connally Au Pair in America, Au Pair Tips, Child Care, childcare, FAQs, host family, mistakes, tips Leave a reply

Interviewing Au Pairs – English Proficiency

March 16, 2009 – 9:25 am

When you are interviewing au pair candidates, you need to be certain that the level of English is good enough for you to communicate.  It is normally easier to communicate in person than on the phone, but don’t assume that it will be.  Be sure that you could deal with the au pair’s level of Read More

by Christine Connally au pair, english, Interview, tips Leave a reply

Au Pair in America Wordle

March 11, 2009 – 10:23 pm
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Au Pair in America Child Care Protection Plan

March 5, 2009 – 10:01 pm
Child Care Protection Plan

Au Pair in America offers child care industry’s first protection plan against job loss.

by Christine Connally Au Pair Tips, Child Care, childcare, economy, host family, job, job loss, mom, parent, protection, unemployment, working Leave a reply

January Hula Dance Lesson Cluster Meeting

January 30, 2009 – 5:15 pm
Hula Dance Lesson

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by Christine Connally au pair, cluster meeting, dance, fun, hula, video Leave a reply

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What is an Au Pair?

“Au pair” means “on par” or equal. Au pairs are 18-26 year olds from over 60 different countries who travel to the United States on a J-1 Visa to acquire a better understanding and appreciation of American life while living with an American family and caring for their young children.

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