Local Classes for Au Pairs

 These colleges have great programs for au pairs.  You may take any CEU class that is offered.                  […]

Schools and Credits

School is one of the requirements for your J1 visa and I know there have been many questions about it. That said, I decided to […]

Welcome Ana, Annalisa, Giulia, Mechi & Nirvana!

We officially welcome Ana (Argentina), Annalisa (Italy), Giulia (Italy), Mechi (Argentina) and Nirvana (South Africa) tonight!

So you want to be a Local Coordinator.

One of the most rewarding things I have ever done is to be a Local Childcare Coordinator. I loved being a LCC. I met incredible […]

Spring 2018 Classes

Borough of Manhattan Community College http://www.campusce.net/learningacrossamerica/course/course.aspx?catId=32 New Orleans: The Big Easy – for Washington, DC area residents (airfare not included) Course Number: SF17LA208A.1 Instructor: Joy Newmann […]

Au pairs explore San Francisco in the CCAP Scavenger Hunt

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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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Au pair in the spotlight

The past few months have been difficult on many people due to Covid 19 shutdowns and fears.  This is even harder for au pairs who […]

Halloween Happenings!

Take a ride to Salem – Check out this link to learn more about why Salem is so associated to Halloween in this country.  http://hauntedhappenings.org and […]

Hello Spring!

If you are like me, you have been looking for signs of Spring for the past few weeks, like blooming Forsythia and crocus, and  birds […]

Holiday party pics 2018

We all had a great time at Spins last night!! Here are some pics!

New Year – New adventures

I am so excited to see what 2018 brings.  I am happy to help a new host family welcome their Au pair on the 19th […]

Self defense class

Dos Amigos Fundraiser for Kids First Foundation

I was pleased to participate in a restaurant fundraiser for Kids First Foundation this month.  Dos Amigos Burritos in Newburyport hosted our event on August […]

Driving Test Info for WA State License

Here are some links to information about the laws of Washington State and also videos about parts of the driving test if you (or your […]

2018 Au Pair Income Tax

Hello! It’s that time of the year again. It’s time to file taxes on the income amount earned in 2018. I am not a tax […]

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.       […]

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, […]

Educational Component for Au Pairs

Educational Component for Au Pairs   Local Opportunities:   University of Memphis: http://www.memphis.edu/iei/   Southwest Community College: http://www.southwest.tn.edu/   Germantown Baptist Church: http://www.germantownbaptist.org/esl/   Weekend […]

Upcoming Meetings – Wilmette Au Pairs

Here is the Calendar for our upcoming au pair meetings. Please save the following dates: May 20th – Picnic at Gillson Park, in Wilmette. June […]

Welcome, Alejandra!

Help me welcome Alejandra from Bogota, Colombia. Things that she likes to do include bike riding, skating, photography, reading, and travel. Alejandra also enjoys music and […]

Fire Safey Training with the Greenwich Fire Marshal

On April 26th, all the Cultural Care au pairs in Fairfield County were invited to the Sound Beach Volunteer Firehouse to learn about so many topics […]