The place to find out about Au Pair in America in New Orleans, LA and surrounding communities
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.
Among many things au pairs love about New Orleans is the opportunity to experience the weeks-long outdoor party that is Mardi Gras season. They enjoy everything about this “crazy time” and “the coolest free show on Earth”: daily parades that roll own the streets, extravagant floats, high-flying Mardi Gras throws, tons of beads around their Read More
Through the ages, many cultures have paused to celebrate love and romance in mid-February, but Americans use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell almost everyone how much they care. Children usually exchange cards at school. Even more importantly, the observance of this day encourages a spirit of goodwill and respect for fellow human beings. Read More
Laura Plantation in Vacherie, La is one of the many Creole plantations sitting alongside the Mississippi River outside of New Orleans. The main building has a colorful façade reflecting Caribbean influences and compared to other plantation houses is less grand and nearly contemporary in look. Located behind the main compound are old slave quarters displaying Read More
Q: How would you describe your year as au pair in America? Fantastic. I have no regrets about my decision to become an au pair. I think being in an American family is the best way to discover and understand this country, and this is what makes this experience unique. I’ve met a wonderful family, Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 he was an important leader of the civil rights movement in the United States during the 1950s and 60s. The holiday was created as a day to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples and as a time Read More
Although au pairs are clever and resourceful ladies with plenty of ideas on how to amuse and educate their host kids, there are days when they scratch their heads and wonder what else they can do to keep things interesting. One place to turn to for inspiration is APIA CALENDAR http://www.aupairinamerica.com/resources/calendars/ which is Read More
One of the most fascinating characters in New Orleans’ long and colorful history is the famous Micaela Almonester, Baroness de Pontalba who designed and built the famous Pontalba Buildings around Jackson Square in the French Quarter. To get a glimpse of the historical apartments, au pairs visited the 1850 House museum located within the Pontalba Read More
Holiday party with its gaiety, food, friendly chats and exchange of gifts is one of the highlights of au pairs’ year in the States. This year the celebration was as festive as always. A big thank you goes to au pairs who prepared wonderful dishes for all to share: Marta from Poland: gingerbread cake with Read More
The winter holiday season is most often a time of joy and excitement. However, it can also be a time of stress and disappointment for both host families and au pairs. Here are some ideas and insights that will hopefully broaden an understanding of the complexities of the season with different nationalities and perhaps different Read More
Is your au pair a superstar? Let us know! Nominate your au pair for Au Pair of the Year! Dear Host Family, Annually thousands of young people from all over the world embark on a special journey by becoming au pairs. Leaving behind the familiarity of their homeland, they are welcomed into another culture as Read More
