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.
Rhode Island au pairs had the opportunity to celebrate the American Thanksgiving holiday at their November cluster meeting as they shared a Thanksgiving dinner with International students from Brown University and friends of the International House of Rhode Island. Thanksgiving Dinner (which was the first for most au pairs and international students!) was a traditional Read More
Our October cluster meeting was a casual late afternoon lunch where we all had a chance to chat and to meet our newest arrivals — Alina from Germany, Estefania from Colombia, and Marianna from Slovakia. It was a relaxing and fun Saturday afternoon! Read More
Though we will not be organizing a cluster event at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular this year, it would be a fun event for au pairs to attend — either with host children and families, or with a group of friends. The nationally renowned Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is an annual event which features a Read More
October 3lst, is a holiday that is widely celebrated by virtually everyone, its origin lost to current practice. Children dress up in costume – witches, ghosts, and vampires are classic favorites, but anything goes. With the availability of commercial costumes, children can be their favorite action hero or Read More
Our annual Au Pair birthday party was held on Sunday, September 15 at Knight Farm Apple Orchard — this is the day that we celebrate all of our au pairs’ birthdays with a cake and gift exchange. The weather was beautiful, and the afternoon was fun and festive! Read More
Our Picnic and Kayaking Event at Lincoln Woods State Park was a lot of fun! It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and a good time was had by all — even our “Mascot” Au Pair Bear. Since he accompanies us to many of our meetings and events, we’ve decided that it would Read More
On Saturday Evening, July 13, au pairs from throughout New England are invited to join us at WaterFire, Providence’s spectacular, award-winning event which centers on a series of 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence. The fires Read More
On Sunday, June 2, Au Pair in America hosted a Tailgate Party/Soccer Game Event at Gillette Stadium* in Foxboro, MA. Many host families and au pairs throughout New England attended the event, which involved games, raffles, prizes and refreshents at the tailgate party, followed by the New England Revs/Los Angeles Galaxy soccer game. New England Read More
Spring is definitely in the air…and Rhode Island au pairs welcomed the nice weather by organizing a picnic at India Point Park in Providence on a recent Sunday afternoon. Everyone brought food to share, and the mood was upbeat and enthusiastic. It’s been a long, cold winter for all of us, Read More
You’ve heard of “Mommy and Me” yoga —This class has been designed to give caregivers and the children that they care for an opportunity to practice yoga together in a relaxed and playful atmosphere. The class was originally created for au pairs with Au Pair in America by their local counselor, who Read More
