The place to find out about Au Pair in America in Virginia Beach, Norfolk and surrounding 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.
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the most important voice of the American civil rights movement, which worked for equal rights for all. He was famous for using nonviolent resistance to overcome injustice. He also did all he could to make people realize that “all men are created equal.” Because Read More
We don’t usually get a lot of snow here in Hampton Roads, but luckily, you can make your own snowflakes! Cutting paper snowflakes is a fun and simple indoor winter activity. Here is a great video showing you how to cut some of your own. For younger kids it’s best to keep the designs Read More
Halloween is celebrated across the United States on October 31st. Not all, but most families will participate in some aspect of the Halloween holiday traditions. This may be a new experience for you so It is a good idea to talk to your host family ahead of time and find out how they celebrate. Read More
Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century but did not become a federal holiday until the 1937. For many, the holiday is a Read More
Pizza is easy and fun to make and can be a nutritious meal for the children and is easy to make at home. You will need a ready-made pizza dough or a ready-made crust, shredded mozzarella cheese and a jar of pizza sauce. First the dough or crust goes on a cookie sheet or pizza Read More
It’s nice to get into the school day routine, but keep in mind that any children who are in grades K or higher will be off here and there throughout the school year, depending on what school district they attend. These are regular workdays for an au pair, unless your host parents tell you otherwise. As with any Read More
With schools about to go back in session and many new au pairs who have recently arrived, I wanted to remind everyone about what to do in different situations with school buses. If you have questions, please ask myself or your host parents. The rules regarding stopping for school buses are: It is against the Read More
Known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the Read More
It’s always important to make safe decisions, even as an adult. Alcohol It is illegal to drink alcohol in the United States if you are under 21 Using a fake ID is illegal. You can be arrested for using a fake ID. Drinking and driving is extremely dangerous. It puts lives at Read More
