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.
Valentine’s Day (February 14) is a time of love, friendship, giving, and caring. Americans use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell friends and family how much they care. Children usually exchange cards at school. Are you looking for Valentine’s Day activity, recipe and craft ideas? Look no further… Au Pair in America has Read More
Lunar New Year is is the most important holiday in China. Tied to the Chinese lunar calendar, the holiday began as a time for feasting and honoring ancestors as well as deities. Lunar New Year celebrations begin on February 1st. The year 2022 is slated to be the year of the tiger. The tiger is Read More
Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy on a snow day (when they are home from school for winter weather?) Here is a simple snow day game plan… Play in the snow. Pro Tip: Remind your kids go to the bathroom before you get them all bundled up to go outside. Come inside and Read More
Play dough is the perfect modeling material for children. Their small hands can pat, poke, pinch, roll and knead it into many shapes. Keep it in an airtight container to use another day, or let it air dry into favorite shapes. Measure 2 cups of flour, one cup of salt and 4 teaspoons of cream Read More
A favorite Christmas experience! In preparation for Christmas, Patrycja, from Poland, currently residing in Southern Maryland, and her host dad spent all day making traditional Polish pierogi! She said, “I wasn’t sure if we can actually do it since I’ve never made pierogi by myself before, but we did it! ‘Pierogi z kapustą kiszoną Read More
At Thanksgiving, we pause and express gratitude to others. This year we want to thank all of our au pairs and host families for the care and support they give each other every day. We also thank each au pair for sharing with us & our families about their culture, for demonstrating their bravery for Read More
In a true emergency, seek medical attention as soon as possible at the hospital emergency room. If you have a medical problem that you would like to be seen by a doctor the same day for, but you do not feel that it is an emergency, the best place to go would be an urgent Read More
SCAM #1 – A caller says they are a contact tracer and you may have been exposed to COVID-19 and asks you to pay for a test kit. Contact tracers will not ask you for payment. What to do? Do not give any payment information to someone who calls you on the phone. SCAM Read More
Halloween is fast approaching! There are many ways that you can make this time fun and interesting for both you and the children you care for! COVID might change how we celebrate, but there are lots of ways to have fun at home with each other this season! Au Pair in America has captured Read More
SPAIN Southwest Europe Capital: Madrid Languages: Spanish (plus recognized regional languages) Religion(s): Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Spanish people love to talk and are usually considered to be friendly, happy and open. Spanish people are generally willing to get involved and to try new things. Most Spanish au pair applicants decide Read More
