If you love children, travel, and culture, this program is for you
Use your childcare experience to spend one year in the United States as an au pair. During the program you will be able to explore your local community and also travel with friends or your host family to other parts of the country.
An immersive childcare experience
You will have multiple roles: best friend, sibling, daughter or son, caregiver, and most importantly an extended family member. AuPairCare kids are like any others – they love learning and playing, and they thrive with the help of their au pairs.
Day in the life
Your typical day in the life as an au pair will include a mix of chores and personal time.
Morning Routine
Wake up children, brush their teeth, get them dressed and ready for the day. Prepare breakfast for the children.
Meal Preparation
Prepare meals and snacks for the children.
Drive
Pack up bags and drop off the children at school.
Gym & Yoga
With the children at school, head to the gym or take a yoga class on your break time.
Education Courses
Get your education credits while having fun with your English, photography, US culture or marketing class!
Laundry & Tidying
Clean up the children's bedrooms and play areas. Wash and fold laundry for the children.
Afternoon Activities
Play with the children. Help them with their homework. Take them to the park or drive them to their activities.
Dinner with Family
Have dinner with your host family. Share updates about your day. Assist with the younger children.
Bedtime Routine
Get the children ready for bed, brush their teeth, give them a bath. Read a book or sing a lullaby.
Your second family is waiting for you
Host families vary in size, background, and needs. All of them are looking for someone who becomes part of their family and will take care of their children while they are working. To find the right host family, start by creating a profile to highlight your experience, interests, and skills, and interact with potential host families who are interested to match with you.
Finding your match
Our high match success rate and reputation for customer service is a result of listening to your needs. The needs of our au pairs are just as important as those of our families.
We want to help you find a family that is a great fit for you. You will be able to meet with host families online, ask and answer questions, and decide together if you would like to match.
Your second home
Families all over the USA are looking for an au pair like you! Here are some of our popular destinations where our host families live.
How to qualify for the au pair program
If you have these, you are eligible to start your adventure.
Age
Between the ages of 18-26, unmarried and no children
Education
Secondary school diploma or equivalent (or about to complete)
Experience
Over 200 hours of childcare experience with two separate references
Driving
Valid driving license and driving experience (or willing to obtain)
English
Good command of the English language
Health
In good health and a non-smoker
Background
Good character and free from any criminal activity
Citizenship
Your country of citizenship must be eligible
FAQs
Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions please contact us so that we can get you the answers that you might need.
If you are able to communicate well in English you will be fine as your English will also improve significantly during the program. The personal interview and the video are great ways for AuPairCare to assess your English skills.
There are multiple start dates every month so that you can start your year in the U.S. depending on your own and your host family's needs. University students typically start between June and September.
Yes, the program is a minimum of 12 months per the U.S Department of State regulations. You will be surprised how fast it will go by! Most au pairs end up being sad that the year went by too quickly. Remember you can always extend, like so many other au pairs do! If you plan to start university afterwards start your program in time to be back in time for university.
We recommend between 3-12 months before you want to start your program. If you are in your last year of high school it might make sense to apply 6-9 months prior to your preferred start date so that your application does not interfere with your final exams.
The AuPairCare program includes a comprehensive travel and accident insurance package so that all the basics are covered.
Expand your world with family and friendships from around the globe
We are passionate about making the world a smaller place by building cultural understanding and friendships across borders.
