How is an au pair different from a nanny?
A nanny is typically a professional child caregiver, often with formal training, and may live in or out of the family's home. An au pair is usually a young person seeking a cultural exchange experience and is not necessarily a professional caregiver
What are the main responsibilities of an au pair?
Main duties often include taking care of children, preparing meals for them, doing their laundry, helping with homework, and occasionally performing light household chores.
How many hours can an au pair work?
This depends on the country, but in many places, au pairs are limited to working 25-40 hours per week.
How do we select its au pairs?
We have a rigorous selection process, including background checks, interviews, and evaluations of the candidate's childcare experience.
How long is the au pair program?
The duration can vary, but typical placements are often for a year.
What support do we provide to host families and au pairs during the program?
We provide orientation, a local representative for ongoing support, and resources to mediate and resolve any issues.
How does the matching process work?
Families usually get access to profiles of potential au pairs to review, and they can then conduct interviews to find the best match.
What happens if the match isn't working out?
We have a process in place to mediate issues, and if necessary, to rematch au pairs with different families.
What responsibilities can be expected from an au pair?
Au pairs primarily assist with childcare. They might also handle light household duties related to the children, like cleaning up after them or preparing their meals.
