Go Au Pair in New York offers a child care experience through cultural exchange
What is an Au Pair?
Au Pairs are pre-screened international young adults with child care experience who provide full time, live-in child care and introduces a memorable cultural experience at an affordable cost. With Au Pair child care, families in New York City can enjoy all the benefits of in home child care.
Au Pairs can be responsible for general supervision of the children, driving, laundry, homework help, preparing meals, and providing morning and bedtime help. As an Au Pair agency, Go Au Pair is dedicated to helping families in the New York area choose an Au Pair that fits their specific family needs.
Local Area Representative in New York City
Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in New York City and surrounding areas to help our families during their experience. Our agency’s local representative will assist your family and Au Pair with any questions related to your live in child care needs.
Danielle Rotiroti
“Danielle calls every month to check in and see how things are. She also tries to accommodate every Au Pair when the activities are scheduled.”
“My LAR has been keeping in touch with me to make sure I am settling in and doing well.”
“I like Danielle, she’s always on the lookout to help us and she tries to organize fun activities to attend.”
The areas I serve in NY
Westchester County is approximately 30 minutes to New York City depending on which town you live in. We have the beautiful Hudson River and Long Island Sound nearby, along with plenty of shopping, parks, with major highways leading to everything. Some towns in Westchester are Hastings-on-Hudson, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, White Plains, Peekskill, Rye, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Chappaqua.
Au Pair Cultural Activities
Au Pairs are required to attend a number of Cultural Activities with their Local Area Representative and nearby Au Pairs to make sure they experience the local community and culture during their stay. Below are some of the activities Danielle’s cluster has been up to recently!
Our au pairs have participated in activities i.e. holiday pot luck breakfast, ice cream socials, coffee & conversation, along with visits to our local mall.
Rebecca Keslowitz
“Danielle calls every month to check in and see how things are. She also tries to accommodate every Au Pair when the activities are scheduled.”
“My LAR has been keeping in touch with me to make sure I am settling in and doing well.”
“I like Danielle, she’s always on the lookout to help us and she tries to organize fun activities to attend.”
The areas I serve in NY
Long Island is located in the Southeastern part of New York State. Since it is an island there are many beaches and state parks to explore, 118 miles, extending from New York Harbor to Montauk Point. The furthest point is just a 2 hour train ride to the heart of Manhattan, the heart of New York City.
Au Pair Cultural Activities
We enjoyed a Meet and Greet Pizza Luncheon where Au Pairs got to meet me and other Au Pairs. We talked about their travels around the US, and friends that they have met.
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in New York, NY
If you have a driver license from any nation, you do not need a New York State license to drive here. You should only apply for a New York State driver license if you become a resident of New York State.
If you do not have a license in your home country and want to get a New York State driver license, you must pass a written test, complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course and pass a road test. See Get a driver license.
Aupairs in Westchester County will need to drive typically. If you are traveling to New York City you can go by train. There are several different train lines depending on where you live in Westchester County. Metro-North Railroad (mta.info)
Some nearby colleges where our aupairs will take classes to fulfill their education piece are:
SUNY Westchester CommMercy University | New York | Apply Todayunity College – www.sunywcc.edu
Some of aupairs will enjoy taking English classes while others will take classes i.e. art or music.
Child Friendly Activities for Au Pairs and Host Families
Au Pairs will find that New York offers a wide variety of exciting things to do and places to visit. There are many historical museums, art displays, scenic touring, and physical activities. Families can help Au Pairs find activities they are most interested in.
Below are some links to fun places you can explore here in Westchester County: