The Au Pair Program Guidebook

In this day and age, we as parents have so many things to worry about. Why should safe, reliable, affordable childcare be one of them? Let’s face it: the economy has many families on shaky ground these days. One extremely crucial thing to worry about is whether or not we are providing the absolute best for our children. I am a working parent who has been involved with au pair programs for over six years. As a parent, company representative, and researcher, I’d like to share with you the insight I have gathered in hopes of easing some of your anxiety about this vital decision facing your family: what form of child care should we use and, who do we hire? I have interviewed several company representatives, host families past and present, as well as au pairs. I hope to provide you with insightful information for your family as you weigh whether or not the au pair program is right for you.