The term “au pair” is of French origin and means “mutual”. An au pair is a temporary family member who helps the guest family with taking care of the children and certain household chores. The au pair works five to six hours a day or 30 hours a week, including occasional babysitting in the evening. In return, the family provides the au pair with free lodgings and a monthly allowance. Being an au pair is especially helpful for improving foreign language skills and fosters personal development and intercultural exchange.
An au pair is, compared to other forms of care, rather inexpensive and often the best childcare choice for a family. An au pair not only offers a flexible childcare timeframe, it also provides the opportunity for cultural exchange. However, the au pair program requires a willingness for relatively intensive preparations and the integration of the au pair in the family. Therefore, mutual commitment is an important condition for a harmonious family life and for turning the au pair year into a great success and an exciting experience for everyone.
We offer competent consulting services as well as ample information about the au pair program and help your family to make a decision concerning au pair care. Additionally, we carefully choose a suitable au pair for you and support your family throughout their stay.
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