The place to find out about Au Pair in America in Montgomery County, PA (from Jenkintown to Collegeville and all neighboring areas)
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.
With shorter days and colder weather, you and the children are probably spending more time inside the house. Please be sure that the house is “childproof” with these simple tips: Children are curious; many small children put everything into their mouths. Be sure no small objects are within the child’s reach. Plastic bags, long cords Read More
Make some caramel apples with your kids to get into the carnival vibe and enjoy some yummy treats. All you need are apples, cubes of caramel, and milk! Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Butter a baking sheet Place caramels and milk into a microwave bowl Read More
Table your constant stream of morning reminders with this clever place mat, which allows kids to take responsibility for their own must-dos. Materials Decorative paper Scissors Glue stick 18- by 12-inch sheet of poster board Markers Clear Con-Tact paper (or have it laminated at a copy shop) Nontoxic dry-erase marker Adhesive-backed Velcro dot Instructions Cut Read More
Almost everyone experiences homesickness and culture shock to some degree, when they come to live in a completely new environment. So much is different and it takes time to adjust. It is normal to miss your own family, at home. Try to remember that they support you and want you to make the most of Read More
Dehydration means that the body lacks the necessary amount of fluid. Infants and small children are more likely to become dehydrated than older children or adults, because they can lose relatively more fluid quickly. Here are some steps to take to make sure children remain hydrated in the summer months: Encourage your child to drink Read More
“Rest and be thankful.” – William Wordsworth Holidays and vacations are a great opportunity to rest, recharge and explore the U.S. Memorial Day Weekend 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 Read More
Being an au pair is an important role in a child’s life. When you are caring for a young child up to 45 hours per week, there are lots of opportunities to help them learn language. Many host parents are eager for their children to be exposed to foreign language. If this is true of Read More
Today is National Peanut Butter Day. Who would have guessed you can make Peanut Butter Lover’s Day a Craft Day! Make bird feeders with peanut butter and pine cones. Pretend to be an elephant and make yourself some Elephant Ears and an Elephant Trunk. Make an Elephant Puppet and pretend he Read More
How to Say Goodbye The English word “goodbye” is derived from the pharse “God be with you.” Parting words in other languages are similar. In Spanish, it’s adios (ah-dee-ohs), in French adieu (ah-dyur). Both words literally mean “to God”. There are other ways to “goodbye”, however. English children shout “Cheerio” when parting Read More
This week (March 1-5) many schools throughout the United States are celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss. To honor Dr. Seuss’ love of reading and his inspiration for kids and adults alike, March 3 is Read Across America Day. The National Education Association sponsors events to inspire reading in children throughout our schools and communities. Dr. Seuss wrote Read More
