CHOOSING AN AU PAIR

Many families do not know the difference between an Au Pair and a Nanny, the difference being chalk and cheese.

• Au Pair is not an employee or a full-time student, but have features of both. 

• Au Pairs do not have any formal childcare training, unlike the Nanny

• The au pair is usually a young person without any previous child care experience, beyond possibly caring for siblings (if any) and baby-sitting.

• It is advisable not to leave very small children (babies) in the care of an au pair.

• The Au Pair is usually between the age of 18 to 30 years.

• Some au pairs can drive.

• They live-in, assist in minding the children, and light household duties.

• Au Pairs should be treated as a member of the family or equal, and not treated as a maid or a domestic.