Fact or Fiction?

by Stephanie Rueter There’s a myth out there that au pair agencies promise their applicants a fairytale world full of parties on the beach, boys […]

Au Pair Spotlight – Holly, Australia

One of my favorite families just welcomed their *fourth* au pair and I couldn’t be more excited for them! Meet Holly from Australia who is […]

Spectacular May 2010 meeting—The Amazing Race

Hi to all, The following message is of utmost importance to any au pair who wants to be with us in Philadelphia for the May […]

Top 5 things and au pair can do for YOU!

    A brief run-down of what an au pair can do for your family: 1.       Provide childcare, up to 45 hours per week. 2.       […]

Introduction

Greetings! I am a representative for Cultural Care Au Pair and I’m based in southeastern Virginia. Tidewater Virginia comprises the communities of Williamsburg, York County, […]

Free Movies in the Park This Summer

    Experience a Movie in the Park on Flaggstaff Hill Grab a blanket and head out for an unforgettable evening of cinema under the stars. […]

Au Pair Meeting- Paddling on Lake Washington

. It’s hard to beat a beautiful day in Seattle.  We reviewed water safety and drowning prevention. Then we rented canoes from the University of […]

26 Ways to Reduce Homesickness Abroad

26 Ways to Reduce Homesickness Abroad Here are some helpful tips to support your au pair if she or he become homesick in their au […]

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Education

Yes, education is confusing! To help you I have created these guides and links. If you see a link that doesn’t work anymore please tell […]

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Weekend courses

http://www.weekendprogram.org/ Weekend-long classes for au pairs are a fun option for au pairs who would like to earn several credits towards their educational requirement in […]

POOL PARTY!!!

Join us on Tuesday, August 29th at 7 pm. Vienna Woods Pool Party, 123 Harmony Lane, Vienna. We will have cold drinks and popsicles to […]

Childcare program costs

Low au pair cost vs. rising childcare costs You might think having an au pair costs a fortune.  But you would be wrong.  Cultural Care […]

Cultural Care Kids First Foundation – The Sold Project – Chaing Rai, Thailand

I was fortunate enough to be part of a group of Cultural Care LCC’s to travel to Thailand.  We visited the SOLD Project who’s mandate […]

Au pairs explore San Francisco in the CCAP Scavenger Hunt

Working with Preschoolers! Ideas for au Pairs

Here are some ideas for entertaining preschoolers at home! Have a color day! Choose a color, then wear clothes that color, eat food that color, […]

Yoga Class

  Are we all centered now?    

National Training Conference in Boston!

So excited to be in Boston for Cultural Care Au Pair’s National Training Conference.  So much fun, educational and inspiring! Cultural Care Au Pair makes […]

July – December 2015 Au Pair Meetings

July 2015 Au Pair Meeting: Pool Party by the Lake My group will be attending Edyta’s (the other LCC here in the area) meeting for July. She […]

Apple Picking in Westchester County NY

Apples, Apples everywhere!  Where to go for Apple Picking & Cider Mills in Westchester County NY Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard 134 Hardscrabble Rd North […]

Au Pair and Host Family event

Date: Sunday, February 11 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (times subject to change) Location: South Mountain Ice Skating Arena (Turtle Back Zoo)  560 Northfield Ave, West […]

Self defense class

Revealing Interview Questions!

Before I list potential questions, I want to post a warning: “Perfect” is a fantasy. Within the business, we call “looking for the Perfect Au […]

Brookline Host Family happy to welcome back their former Chinese au pair

The Chandler, Cultural Care host family in Brookline, has welcomed their former Chinese au pair Halley to their home with a wonderful dinner.  Their children […]