child care

If your current child care arrangement is aggravating rather than relieving your stress level, it might be time to consider other options. Here’s a handy guide to help you determine…

Every year we have the challenging but rewarding task of selecting the Au Pair of the Year contest winners. With a record number of nominations by host families, the competition…

The Fall season is filled with exciting activity options for kids—apple picking, hayrides, leaf-collecting. If you’re looking for an easy, engaging fall craft project for your children (or host children),…

When your daycare center’s number pops up on caller ID, what’s the first thought that comes to your mind? FEVER! That dreaded word that strikes fear in the hearts of…

Working at home without interruption, scheduling date night with your spouse or attending an important meeting during after-school hours can be a challenge for working parents. The endless juggling of…

As the leader in au pair exchange, Au Pair in America continues to set the bar for service and support for all program participants. Our latest innovation is an advanced…

Children are always watching their parents, teachers and caregivers as people they look up to, making it essential that we provide our kids with good opportunities and role models to…

Between sports, recreation and music lessons, school, doctor appointments and playdates, our kids’ social calendars are often every bit as jam packed as ours are. Naturally, one form of child…

1. Your friendships and family expand. When you host an au pair, you gain access to a network of friends and an international family. In addition to your au pair,…

Families looking for in-home child care providers have several options to consider. To find the best caregiver for your family, consider your needs for qualified, convenient and reliable care to…