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.
On Sunday evening, January 23, our cluster meeting was scheduled at the Bank of Ameirca Skating Center at Kennedy Plaza. Frigid, below-zero temperatures drew most of us across the street, though, where there is a warm, toasty Starbucks at the Biltmore hotel, just steps away from the skating rink. It was a Read More
This year’s au pair Christmas party was festive and fun…and a great opportunity for us to get together to celebrate the holidays! The heavy snowfall held off until the following week — which was very helpful! View more photos: http://www1.snapfish.com/snapfish/photolibrary/owned_view=owned_2010/ Read More
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another”. -Charles Dickens Au Pairs had the opportunity to practice yoga again at their November meeting. Everyone brought non-perishable food items to the meeting so that a Thanksgiving Gift Basket could be donated to the Rhode Island Food bank. Many thanks to au pairs Read More
Au Pairs participated in a yoga class during their October cluster meeting. For some it was their first class – but it is not likely to be their last! It’s a great way to increase strength and flexibility, and to decrease stress. Everyone seemed to enjoyed the class, though it Read More
Au Pair in America Annual Host Family Event For Host Parents, Children, and Au Pairs Date: Sunday, September 26, 2010 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 23rd Annual Apple Festival Johnston Memorial Park 1583 Hartford Avenue Johnston, Rhode Island You’ll find me at the Au Pair in America table (look for red balloons). Read More
Block Island is a beautiful island located about 12 miles off the coast of Southern RI, and is easily accessible by ferry. For more information about Block Island, you may visit their website: http://www.blockislandinfo.com/. When you get to Block Island you can do some sightseeing, shopping, dining, walking, bicycling, or just spend the day on Read More
SATURDAY, JULY 17 6:30 P.M. Waterfire Providence WaterFire centers on bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence. The fires illuminate the river, and visitors gather to stroll along the river walk while listening to extraordinary music from around the world. The fires burn Read More
SATURDAY, JUNE 26 12:30 P.M. CLIFF WALK Newport, RI www.CliffWalk.com Newport’s Cliff Walk is a 3.5 mile long path along cliffs – the Atlantic Ocean is on the left, and Newport’s most famous mansions are on the right. Cliff Walk starts at Memorial Boulevard and runs South just about 3.5 miles. We met at the Read More
Community College of Rhode Island 1762 Louisquisset Pike Lincoln, Rhode Island Nancy Vileno, the coordinator of the ESL program (English as a Second Language) met with us tonight at the Lincoln Campus of CCRI to take us on a tour and answer any questions that au pairs might have about the ESL program. English as Read More
