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Standard Au Pair Program

Requirements
The Standard Au Pair program is by far goAUPAIR's most popular child care program for both Host Families and Au Pairs. Through the Standard program, Au Pairs must meet the following requirements:
  • Between 18-26 years old
  • Speak English
  • Previous child care experience
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Complete goAUPAIR's screening and training.
Child care Responsibilities
Standard Au Pairs may care for children as young as 3 months old. Au Pairs providing care forStandard Au Pairs may care for children under the age of 2 so long as they are able to provide documentation of at least 200 hours of experience caring for infants. children under 2 years of age are required to provide documentation of at least 200 hours of experience caring for infants. Au Pairs may provide care for children up 18 years old.

Au Pairs are permitted to care for children with special needs provided they have prior experience, skills or training and the duties are clearly stated to the Au Pair prior to her arrival.
Education
Standard Au Pairs are required to complete 6 credit hours of education at an accredited, post-secondary university during their first year. Au Pairs extending for a second year have an additional educational requirement.
 
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