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Simplifying the World of Childcare
For over 35 years, we’ve provided families with an easy way to find qualified au pairs from around the world. Welcoming one of our carefully screened international au pairs is a budget-friendly, flexible way to provide loving, live-in care for your children. It’s a culturally rich experience that will benefit your entire family—and we’re the best au pair agency to match you with the right individual.
Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair
Our au pair exchange program offers host families many benefits, including:
A budget-friendly childcare option
Carefully screened and trained au pairs
Up to 45 hours of au pair services per week
Flexible scheduling and consistency
Care for multiple children and ages
Cultural exchange and language learning
The Patel Family Story: Life With Au Pairs
In this short interview, the Patel family shares how hosting au pairs has enriched their children's growth and family life, while offering cultural insights and tips for first-time host families.
Au Pair Program Providing Care for All Stages
Whether you have infants, toddlers, school-aged kids, or children with special needs, our au pair agency has experienced young people for every stage.
Infant Care (Ages 0-12 months)
Au pairs are extra hands to new (and tired) parents.
Toddler & Preschool (Ages 1-4)
Au pairs help little ones learn and thrive.
School-Age (Ages 5+)
Au pairs help simplify the busy schedules of school age children.
Special Needs
Au pairs offer support for children with special needs.
Frequent Questions About Hiring an Au Pair
Au Pair USA offers our program throughout the United States. Get started or call 1-800-287-2477 to find out if we service your area.
All au pairs come to the U.S. on the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa, which is a non-immigrant visa granted by the U.S. Department of State. InterExchange functions as the visa sponsor for the au pair and will guide the au pair on how to apply for a J-1 au pair visa at the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
We are very selective about who is accepted into our program. Our au pair screening process involves each au pair completing an extensive application and undergoing a thorough background check in addition to an in-person interview. This information is available to families during the matching process.
Before arriving in the U.S., au pairs attend Au Pair USA's Online Academy. The 32-hour curriculum includes courses in Child Development, Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid Training, American Culture, Life as an Au Pair, Personal Safety, and other important topics.
Our Online Academy is custom-designed for au pairs and uses a variety of training methods, including live sessions with Au Pair USA staff, videos, online courses, and offline activities. The Online Academy meets the Department of State's training requirements.
Our incredible network of caring Local Coordinators are committed to cultural exchange and helping our families and au pairs have a successful experience. If you feel something isn't working or have a problem, please contact your Local Coordinator for advice and assistance. In many instances, issues between families and au pairs can be resolved by talking through a situation. If a situation isn't able to be resolved, our team will work closely with you and your au pair.
