Resources for au pairs and host families in Rhode Island, and for families who are considering the au pair program for their child care needs. Those who choose Au Pair in America are working with the nation's first and most experienced au pair program. — Tanja Carroll, RI Community Counselor
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.
Memorial Day was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states then others followed. It Read More
For our monthly cluster meeting we all gathered for delicious Indian Food at India Restaurant in Providence. We said farewell to one of our au pairs and completed the meal with, non-other than America’s favorite sweet treat, ice cream! Read More
Mother’s Day ~ Celebrated the Second Sunday in May Did you know? The first Mother’s Day was May 10, 1908 in Philadelphia. Everybody has a mother and absolutely no one is more special than mom. Mother’s Day is a wonderful day for celebrating the women who helped raise us and turned us into independent, successful Read More
It’s time again for the unique Rhode Island tradition of May breakfasts. On May 1, which is May Day – often on the first Saturday in May – these spring breakfasts are held in church halls, fire stations, community centers and grange halls – a tradition that dates back to 1867 when the first May Read More
Today the Dutch celebrated King’s Day (formerly known as Queen’s Day). The Netherlands turned out in orange today and the famed national football team wasn’t even playing. Monarch Willem-Alexander turned 48 and the whole country celebrated King’s Day. Each year the monarch goes to a different city to set off a full day of celebrations, this Read More
My little helper joined me at the East Bay Chamber Merchant Fair at Kickemuit Middle School in Warren, RI. There was a hot air balloon, face painting, a balloon man and lots of booths from local vendors. A great event and we met a ton of great new potential families! Read More
Celebrating Easter Easter Sunday is this Sunday, April 5th. It is celebrated throughout the world by the followers of Christian community. It is believed that this was the day when Christ resurrected after crucifixion. This day is of great significance in the Christian community. Church services and festive celebrations blend together during the Read More
At this month’s cluster meeting we had a guest who taught a class on how to make your own healing hand cream. The au pairs were taught how they can treat the children’s scrapes and bumps by using these creams. We all enjoyed the different smells and sampled a variety of essential oils as well Read More
Today is International Waffle Day. This holiday originated in Sweden. It is called Våffeldagen. The holiday coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation. This day was also considered the start of spring in Sweden and Europe. It became a custom for Swedish families to celebrate the two events by making waffles on this day. National Read More
The Charitable Irish Society of Boston organized the first observance of Saint Patrick’s Day in the United States in 1737. The tradition of celebrating this day continued to grow with the influx of Irish immigrants to the United States. St Patrick’s Day, on March 17, remembers one of Ireland’s patron saints, St Patrick. It Read More
