A young adult who lives with a host family abroad — sharing in childcare and daily life while experiencing a new culture and language.
An au pair is a young person, usually 18 to 30, who moves in with a host family in another country for a while. They help out with the kids and a few light tasks around the house, and in return they get a room, meals, and pocket money plus the chance to really live in a new country instead of just visiting it.
Part of the family for the time they're there — sharing meals, helping with the kids, and getting to know how life works in a new place.
A hired nanny or a cleaner. It's a cultural exchange first — the help with childcare is part of family life, not a job.
A quick introduction to help you decide if hosting an au pair fits your lifestyle, your home, and your children.
An au pair provides light childcare and becomes part of your family, while experiencing Dutch culture and life in the Netherlands.
Good to know: An au pair is not a full-time nanny or housekeeper. The program is a cultural exchange with childcare and light household chores as one part of the arrangement.
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