The place to learn more about Au Pair in America in Southern Maryland – Serving St Mary's, Calvert and Charles Counties.
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.
Nadia Comaneci, was born in Romania in 1961. She is a five-time Olympic gold medalist, all in individual events. In 1976 at the age of 14, Comăneci was the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10.0 at the Olympic Games. You can watch her perfect 10 play Read More
One of France’s national holidays is Bastille Day, July 14. This holiday is similar to Independence Day in the United States. Many years ago France had a monarchy. On July 14, 1789, the people of Paris stormed the Bastille, a state prison. In this way the people proved that the power belonged to them, Read More
Ecuador South America Capital: Quito Languages: Spanish (official), Amerindian languages Au Pairs in General: The idea of being an au pair is becoming common in Ecuador. Applicants from Ecuador are motivated by the opportunity to improve their English and study in the U.S. The job potential of an au pair improves upon Read More
Kite Day falls on January 19. Everyone who enters the kite competitions in the Singapore Kite Festival must make his or her own kite. Some kites are huge dragons or ships with 19 sails. Judges score competitors’ kites on both artistic design and flying performance. There are team competitions too. The team has to Read More
DENMARK Northern Europe Capital: Copenhagen Languages: Danish Predominant Religion(s): Christianity COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Denmark is a relatively multicultural country. Danes like to be seen as individuals and like to set themselves apart from one another. Danes can seem guarded, but once you get them talking, they are really friendly and helpful. FUN FACTS: Read More
Most young people in El Salvador eat meat. Vegetarianism is not common. A typical Salvadorian diet includes beans, cheese, rice, eggs and tortillas. Coffee has fueled the Salvadoran economy and shaped its history for over a century. Coffee in El Salvador has traditionally provided more than 50% of the country’s export revenues. Breakfasts Read More
CZECH REPUBLIC Central Europe Capital: Prague Languages: Czech Predominant Religion(s): Majority non-religious COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Czech people in general are happy with a good sense of humor. They are also ambitious! Czechs have strong family ties. Tradition and culture are very important values for Czechs. FUN FACTS: Czech Republic has a lot of Read More
CROATIA Central/Southern Europe Capital: Zagreb Languages: Croatian Predominant Religion(s): Christianity (Roman Catholic) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Croatian people describe themselves as ambitious and resourceful. Croatian have very strong ties to their family. Croatians are very proud of their heritage and culture, and this sense of pride comes from their long and rich culture, as Read More
Get ready to get buggy as we explore bugs and butterflies this week! Ready for some serious fun? Activities Create a butterfly suncatcher Explore a bit of science and make glasses of dancing worms. Use your foot and some paint to create a toe caterpillar on a leaf rubbing? Try creating Read More
Peru has two official languages: Spanish and Cuzco Quechua. There are now over 8 million Quechua speakers in South and Central America. Twenty-five percent of all Peruvians speak Quechua, and many of them speak no Spanish. Here are some English words derived from Quechua, which was originally the language of the Incas: coca, condor, Read More
