Welcome to Au Pair Care!

Welcome to AuPairCare!

AuPairCare understands that each family is unique. That's why our programs are customized to fit your childcare needs, budget, lifestyle, and timing. Our carefully screened au pairs provide the highest quality of in-home care to ensure that your children will be safe, happy, and healthy. AuPairCare offers you a dependable, flexible childcare solution. You'll have childcare that fits you.

Did you know that AuPairCare has an A+ Better Business Bureau rating! If you're looking for an au pair agency, this is an important consideration. Ask other agencies their rating.

Meet Our Au Pairs

AuPairCare has hundreds of carefully screened au pairs from around the world available for placement. When you welcome an au pair to your home, you gain superior childcare at a surprisingly affordable price. Meet some of our amazing au pairs at http://www.aupaircare.com/

AuPairCare's Selection Process is the Best: What AuPairCare parents are saying in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Hampton Roads...

"I really love AuPairCare's selection process. Being able to review multiple au pair profiles at once is so much more convenient than receiving one profile at a time from an agency. My whole family got involved in our au pair search. Our current au pair was one of our son's favorites from the beginning!" -Becky Slamas, Host Mom

Facts about Au Pairs from AuPairCare in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and all of Hampton Roads

For an application go to:

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What is an Au Pair? How can it help you?

An au pair is a young adult from another country who lives with your family in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, or all of Hampton Roads. An au pair provides in-home childcare services. Au pairs work up to 45 hours per week, in exchange for the opportunity to live with an American family. Because au pairs provide live-in childcare, they offer more flexibility and can care for your child at times that accommodate your family's schedule.

All AuPairCare au pairs:

Have extensive childcare experience
Speak conversational English
Have completed a secondary education
Are between 18 to 26 years old

Families can select au pairs based on nationality, language, age, driving skills, gender and special abilities such as swimming, cooking, sports and music. AuPairCare is committed to finding the right au pair match for your family.

An au pair is much more than a babysitter. Here are some things that differentiate AuPairCare au pairs from other childcare options:

Au Pair Responsibilities - In addition to childcare services, an au pair provides busy parents with a much needed, extra set of hands. An au pair's duties include childcare and light housekeeping related to childcare.
Nannies vs. Au Pairs - An au pair is much more than a nanny. An au pair lives in your home and becomes a part of your extended family while acting as a loving caregiver for younger children and a big sister to older children. You can also learn about the value and benefits of an au pair vs. other childcare services.
AuPairCare offers several great au pair program options, including the popular year-long au pair program and the Infant Specialized au pair program, for families with infants (0-12 months) or are expecting. Select the childcare option that best fits your needs!
Many Au Pair Choices - Read Au Pair Profiles of actual AuPairCare au pairs. We recruit high-quality au pairs from more than 40 countries, offering a wide array of candidates to choose from.

Here in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and all of Hampton Roads including Williamsburg and Elizabeth City, our au pairs are providing excellent child care. Email me at dmartin@aupaircare.com for more information.

Start 2014 off with a helping hand!

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An Au Pair provides light house keeping in addition to childcare

Au Pair is Solution to Problem Identified by Parents Magazine Poll in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and Hampton Roads

“51 percent of the SAHMs in our study said they’re at home at least partly because of "insufficient pay or pay that doesn’t make up for the cost of childcare." Sixty percent said they would get a job if there were more options for part-time work or quality and affordable day care.”

~Parents Magazine poll results, August 2013 issue,

AuPairCare receives recognition from the J-1 visa website for au pairs in Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, & Williamsburg

AuPairCare is currently featured on the J-1 Visa homepage in our "Better Than You Found It" event to clean up beaches and waterways.

Photo: Au pairs from Germany and Japan brace for a windy day of volunteering

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Carving Pumpkins--American Style with Au Pairs from Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Williamsburg, Hampton, and Newport News

There is nothing as American as carving pumpkins for Halloween. Carving with the au pairs is one of my favorite events because it is a uniquely American experience.

I love to hear them exclaim over what is inside as they pull the top of the pumpkin off. Most au pairs have had pumpkin seeds, but never roasted their own, so it is an added bonus to show them how. Afterwards, they love eating the crunchy seeds and posing with their creations.

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Alice Munro speaks to us all--mothers, au pairs, nannies, young girls, and older girls in Hampton Roads, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Newport News, Williamsburg, and Hampton

Alice Munro has won the Nobel Prize in Literature and her stories are not to be missed. Munro's stories reach each of us as she describes the day-to-day routine of life while coping with "food and mess and houses". Below are some of her stories and linked to reviews:

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Partial Government Shutdown Not Effecting Au Pair Visas in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, & Chesapeake

Au pairs, Host Families in Hampton Roads, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk:

We wanted to reach out regarding the partial shut-down of the U.S. Federal Government, which began earlier this morning. According to the U.S. Department of State, all embassies and consulates are accepting new visa appointments and processing visas, as normal. Please check with your local consulate and continue to monitor your emails for any updates.

Multilinguals Make Better Leaders in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

The Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange recently shared this article on the benefits of being multilingual. Do you hope your kids become better at communication, cooperation and even think more efficiently? Introduce another language and research says they will excel at these and other important life skills. http://www.alliance-exchange.org/policy-monitor/03/19/2013/financial-times-multilinguals-make-better-leaders

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An Au Pair from AuPairCare Helps a New Mom Return to Work

Are Bilingual People Smarter?

Once again, Early Exposure is Best

Find An Au Pair in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, & Williamsburg

Find An Au Pair: Affordable Childcare for Host Families

Au Pair Care understands that each family is unique. That’s why our au pair programs are customized to help you find an au pair that fits your childcare needs, lifestyle and timing. Our carefully screened au pairs provide the highest quality of in-home care to ensure that your children will be safe, happy and healthy. Au Pair Care offers you a dependable, flexible childcare solution. You’ll have affordable childcare that fits your budget.

Did you know that Au Pair Care has an A+ Better Business Bureau rating? See some of our host family testimonials to find out more about our great service!

What is an Au Pair?

Not sure of the advantages of au pairs vs nannies, or the responsibilities of an au pair? You’ll find that au pairs provide all the benefits of a nanny or daycare, while providing a great cultural experience at a better value than other child care services.

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Let's have fun inside in January with au pairs in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, & Williamsburg!

As an area director, I often make suggestions for au pairs that are looking for ways to entertain, teach, and interact with their host children. It is one of my favorite parts of being an area director.
As January marches on, many of us are ready for the cold weather and time spent indoors. I was thinking of things to suggest for my au pairs to do with their host children and was looking into January crafts, January kids food, and January activities. As I signed into my Facebook, a cute post from one of my au pairs popped up.

I was excited to see an example of what she was doing with her host children and reminded again of the dedication many au pairs have to those in their care.
If you are an au pair or have an au pair and would like some ideas about January activities, look at the links below.

Spanish speaking au pairs in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson & Williamsburg

So excited about about welcoming two new au pairs from Mexico this week! The host families are both facing deployments and the spouse at home is happy to have a helping hand at home. We have so many military families in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and all of Hampton Roads that benefit from an au pair during the tough time of deployment. The au pairs drive the children to activities after school, give the spouse at home a break in the evenings, and simply help whenever it is needed. Check out our military discount information from our website: aupaircare.com

Military Discount*

Many of our employees and host families have loved ones serving in the military. To honor their commitment, Au Pair Care is offering military families with a special discount on hosting an au pair. You will receive a FREE application ($350 value) plus $200 off program fees for a total savings of $550! To qualify for this discount families must be new to Au Pair Care and show proof of actively serving in the military. Please enter the promotional code when applying or call us at 1-800-428-7247 for more information.

Promo Code: MILITARY

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Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Williamsburg!

One of the most dramatic realization our au pairs in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and all of Hampton Roads have made when they come to America is that it is really big. It takes a long time to fly from New York to San Francisco or Seattle to Miami. Kansas may be centrally located, but that doesn't mean it's close to anywhere in particular. We're so used to the size of our country, we rarely think about its magnitude. Even our states have a lot of individual flexibility (although not as much as they used to!). Provinces or states in most other countries can't can make their own laws for driving, taxes, or education. For example, in most of the midwest, you can't make a U-turn unless it's posted, but you can in California. You're not allowed to pump your own gas in Oregon, but you don't have to pay any sales tax either.

Consider how much variety we have within our borders: accents, architecture, regional cuisine, music, even clothing, sport, and political conviction. We are a huge, messy behemoth of a country. When I was younger and people asked me what nationality I was, I listed off my European ancestors -- Scottish, Swedish, and English. It wasn't until I lived in the UK when my Irish friend said, "You're not bloody Scottish. You've never lived there. You're American. Own it." So... this land is your land, it's our land... to own, care for, and share.

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Ring in the new year with reliable care for less!

Did you know...?
...you can customize your childcare with AuPairCare?
At AuPairCare, we understand that your family is unique. That’s why our au pair programs are designed to help you find an au pair that fits your specific childcare needs and lifestyle:

Our Infant Specialized au pair program ensures you can find an au pair with the specific skills you need to care for your infant, like infant CPR certification and baby sign language.
Our hundreds of carefully screened au pairs include those with special needs experience.
We offer special discounts to families with multiples, repeat families and military service families.
Our program provides up to 45 hours/week of flexible childcare that works around your schedule.

See testimonials from our host families, or find out more about our childcare options.

This Winter, Turn Over a New Leaf with AuPairCare!
From sipping hot cocoa by the fire to family ski vacations to building a snowman with the kids, winter should be an enjoyable time for the whole family. Make this season even more enjoyable with reliable, worry-free childcare too?
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to treat yourself to a loving, highly trained au pair. Apply today for just $50 and save an additional $400 on one year of affordable, flexible, culturally enriching childcare from AuPairCare – that’s $700 in total savings!
Au Pairs are the Perfect Childcare Solution for Today’s Families
Between work, household chores, meals, running errands, and keeping kids on track with homework and chores, family life can be exhausting. Au pairs offer parents another set of hands to help keep the chaos to a minimum and achieve more balance.
For about $350 per week (just $7.75 per hour!) you can have a caregiver looking after your child for up to 45 hours per week, in the safety of your own home. Imagine trading the hassle of daycare drop-offs and finding a last minute babysitter for a dependable in-home caregiver – who also helps with household tasks like your children’s laundry, meal prep and school pick-up!
Add a New Culture to Your Home in the New Year
Au pairs are a great way to expose your children to new languages and cultures. Watch as your child learns to sing a song in Portuguese or play a game in German, knowing that you’re fostering healthy brain development and laying a foundation for lifelong language learning. In fact, many experts believe that exposing a child to a second language early in life can lead to better grades and higher test scores down the road!
AuPairCare has hundreds of au pairs available from all over the world, all of whom speak English. Apply today, you’ll save $350 on our normal application fees…and provide your children with a full year of culturally enriching care.
PROMO CODE: JAN$700
*Families must apply by January 31, 2013 and welcome an au pair by April, 2013 to be eligible for this discount. This promotion is for new host families welcoming an overseas au pair and cannot be combined with other offers.

Making the Most of Where You Are for the Holidays with Your Au Pair

I find it so brave of my au pairs to have traveled across the world to live with a family and experience America. Time and again I am impressed by their attitude, as they dive in and take full advantage of what our country has to offer. Lessons, exhibits, trips - so many au pairs grab America and shake it for all they can get out of it.

Encourage your au pair to be THAT au pair. There is so much to offer, see and do. I recently had a Brazilian au pair tell me how cold it was here. Granted, we have some snow and cold in the winter. However, I thought it was sad that she did not see all the potential and opportunity to try new things. Luckily, her friend, also Brazilian, had a great attitude towards the difference in seasons. She jumped right in and suggested snowboarding lessons and meeting with their host children at the park to make a snowman when it snowed. This young lady could not get over the excitement of snow. She admitted, she was cold, but she felt the snow was calling her to come out and play.

It's natural to miss home and it's comforts. Help your au pair to see the beauty and excitement in the new and unknown. There are lots of creative ways to encourage your au pair to get out and get active - how have you been successful?

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