Go Au Pair in Providence

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Go Au Pair in Providence2023-10-23T10:57:28+00:00

Go Au Pair in Providence offers a child care experience through cultural exchange

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We are using an Au Pair through Go Au Pair and we’ve been very happy. The process to get the nanny here was smooth and so far we haven’t run into any issues. This is a great program and we have referred it to many of our friends with babies.
Radostin Kanev
Radostin Kanev
2023-07-17
We have had the pleasure of working with GoAuPair as our au pair agency, and we are satisfied with the placement and the services they have provided. Throughout the process, Gina has been incredibly supportive, taking the time to explain contracts and terms to us. Judith has also been wonderful in following up with us and has been friendly and helpful. We have been hosting au pairs since our twins were born, and we have had the opportunity to welcome four au pairs from Mexico and China, with another one soon to arrive from Peru. In our experience, the price we pay when working with an au pair through GoAuPair (including agency fees and au pair fees) is quite reasonable compared to the hourly rates of local nannies. It's important to note that with this cost-saving, there is a trade-off. We have dedicated time to train our au pairs, help them with driving and familiarize them with the area. In some cases, we have also supported them in improving their English language skills if needed. Additionally, we provide our au pairs with full access to a car and a membership to Lifetime Athletic, an excellent country club. We encourage them to explore the area and make friends. In return, our au pairs have been exceptional with our children and have taught them valuable second languages, such as Chinese and Spanish. Thanks to our au pairs, our kids are now trilingual and have become globally-oriented, embracing new cultures and languages. This experience has also instilled in them a broader understanding of the concept of a global economy and vision. Hosting au pairs has brought many positive aspects to our family life, and we have received excellent services from GoAuPair throughout the process. We highly recommend their services to anyone considering hosting an au pair.
Wenting Gao
Wenting Gao
2023-06-30
Great experience with Go Au Pair! Responsive and easy to work with. Helpful in answering questions. Found a great au pair to join our family and would highly recommend!
Kathryn Schaeffer
Kathryn Schaeffer
2023-05-26
We had a wonderful experience with this Au pair agency. We enjoyed being involved with the search and selection of the au pair (a unique feature that sets them apart). We are also impressed with the exceptional customer service. Our coordinator has been prompt in answering all of our questions and any concerns. We are grateful for this agency and all the staff working hard behind the scenes to make this program possible, thank you!
Aaron Thomas
Aaron Thomas
2023-05-24
We have had two au pairs placed by Go Au Pair. I would recommend them as they have an excellent variety of au pairs to connect with.
Zane Aukee
Zane Aukee
2023-05-02
I have worked with several folks at Go Au Pair during my search process. They have all been well informed, respectful, responsive and a pleasure to work with. I would gladly recommend this agency to anyone in search of an Au Pair
Tom Dudzic
Tom Dudzic
2023-04-19
I started this process about 2 weeks ago and was able to find a match, but not without endless amount of time invested. For the most part the pricing is stated upfront so you know what you're getting into, however, the fees for the flight/travel are unable to be determined until that is booked. PROS: - The representatives that you work with are very nice and helpful - They create the contract with the cost out after you've extended an offer to an AuPair pretty quickly - There are lots of AuPairs to choose from and a couple new ones might be added each week - There isn't a local representative in my area so my local rep was almost across the country from me so they assigned 2 people to help me out. Having the support was fine. Totally fine but I got confused on who I address for certain things in the beginning. - Final costs are about an extra $500-$1000 than whats stated upfront due to travel costs, etc. - Overall we are very happy so far with the process and the representatives we've been working with are super sweet and kind. They can really help you out and try to be super available for you. We were happy with our reps. CONS: - There are a lot of emails with bits and pieces of information, the next steps are not detailed in the beginning so there is a lot of things not exactly clear, mainly detailed info on the entire process. This was frustrating but if you talk to your rep to clear it up you should be fine - Payment plan details should be shown upfront because a family needs to see if it's realistically affordable or compare their local childcare pricing prior to starting the search and investing so much time into it. However, I guess a family going this route for childcare might not be stressing over little costs here and there? Not sure - Travel fees/cost need to be elaborated/clear a bit more in the beginning of the process
Krystal Ahmad
Krystal Ahmad
2023-03-28
There is a good selection of au pairs, and the search function makes it easy to find one that meets your needs. -Zane
JH DENALI
JH DENALI
2022-10-04
We HIGHLY recommend Go Au Pair (GAP). In the world of working parent guilt and a global pandemic, it really does take a village to raise children--but what does one do when one's village alternates quarantining and childcare is chaos. When we heard about the au pair program and began to research it, we knew it was our only hope, though we had many concerns. The first was what agency to choose--a huge agency? A small agency? We wondered what role our agency would play, and agonized over the choice. Ultimately, GAP provided terrific, high-quality, personalized service that clearly comes from their experience in the AP world and not being so enormous that they lose sight of their families and APs. We are a family, not just a number, to GAP. Our AP is such a very special young lady who is authentic, bright, and thoughtful. She is fantastic with children, and an extremely strong driver. With 3 very young boys, having a third adult is such an unbelievable help in our family. Our AP is leaving an unforgettable impression on our children and has made it so easy to be a working parent. We cannot thank GAP enough!
Jamie K
Jamie K
2022-07-07
We first found Go Au Pair in January 2022 when we were looking for a childcare provider for our toddler. Their website is setup well and searching for candidates is simple. While filling out the host profile takes a bit of time it's worth it as both you and the au pairs are able to share a lot of information. We found an Au Pair in rematch and our local coordinator in town and placement manager were supportive. They were easy to get a hold of and always got back to us in a timely manner. While our match with our Au Pair did not last the staff at Go Au Pair has made moving on painless and helped provide our Au Pair with a new opportunity in a different state. They were impartial and patient while addressing our concerns.
Kevin Dahm
Kevin Dahm
2022-05-09

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 Providence 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 Providence area choose an Au Pair that fits their specific family needs.

Local Area Representative in Providence

Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Providence 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.

Joan Lowell

“Especially positive experience with LAR (J Lowell in Providence) who is exceptional in every way.”

John, Host Dad, Rehoboth, RI

“I love that my LAR is very involved and regularly checks up on us.”

Zelmarie, South African Au Pair, Thompson, CT

“I have had fun with the Au Pair events, and my LAR is awesome..”

Maria, Ecuadorian Au Pair, Providence, RI

The areas I serve

I support Host Families and Au Pairs living in Rhode Island, eastern Connecticut and southeastern Massachusetts.

I am a trained educator, mother & grandmother; I enjoy writing and gardening. I’m dedicated to the work I do with families, Au Pairs and children. I’ve been a part of Go Au Pair for 11 years as a Local Area Representative and 4 years as a Regional Mentor & Coach. I enjoy supporting lifelong friendships that develop as part of the Au Pair Program.

Host Families in the medical, construction and arts fields enjoy the Au Pair experience in Rhode Island, as well as those in human resources and education. Au Pairs from South Africa, Ecuador and Colombia care for infants, toddlers and school-aged children.

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 Joan’s cluster has been up to recently!

We celebrated a new arrival at Mt. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse in Providence, Rhode Island. It was fun to get out, meet new friends and try some new foods.

A trip to Rhode Island is not complete without a trip to one of our amazing beaches! The waves weren’t too big at Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly, Rhode Island for Au Pairs to venture beyond the waves. We also had fun just walking and collecting shells.

Who doesn’t love shopping? Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut was the perfect place to explore and get some holiday deals, too!

Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Providence, RI

driver's license info for au pairsRhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts all accept the International Driver’s Permit for one year, but it must be carried along with a valid, unexpired home-country license. After that, Au Pairs should take the written and road test to obtain a state-issueddriver’s license.

public transportation info for au pairsAu Pairs living outside Providence, Cranston, Warwick or Woonsocket will likely need use of a car to complete errands and get out socially.

Within the cities, RIPTA, or Rhode Island Public Transit Authority offers low-cost bus service throughout the state. https://www.ripta.com/

CTtransit offers bus and train service in Connecticut. https://www.cttransit.com/

Massachusetts offers both bus, subway, rail and more. https://www.mbta.com

IRS tax info for au pairsAu Pairs and Host Families can learn about tax withholdings and filing specific for the Au Pair program. Always consult a tax advisor to learn how taxes apply.

social security card info for au pairsAn Au Pair will need to get a Social Security # before getting a bank account and driver’s license. Go Au Pair will provide a welcome packet with social security information, on the Au Pairs arrival. We advise Au Pairs to wait 10 days after arrival to get their social security number. You can make an appointment at a social security office, closest to your home.

Child Friendly Activities for Au Pairs and Host Families

Au Pairs will find that the Providence area 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.

Children and families alike will enjoy the large habitats and wide variety of animals from all over the world! Visit Roger Williams Park Zoo any day except Christmas. The adjacent Roger Williams Park has free admission, plenty of free parking, and is a great place for a summer picnic or to fly a kite in spring. Enjoy this 435-acre park and its Rose Garden, Botanical Center, Planetarium, playing fields and 100 acres of lakes (yes, swan boats are available for rent)!

http://www.childrenmuseum.org/

Children ages 10 and under will love this hands-on exploratory museum where kids are actually encouraged to touch everything. Visit two floors of exhibits where your kids will be learning while doing! Parking is free!

http://www.nps.gov/rowi/index.htm

Come learn a little about our state’s founder, Roger Williams, and have a picnic or just a walk around the downtown 4-acre park with a visitor’s center. This National Park offers children the Junior Ranger badge/patch and certificate if they complete and return a small activity booklet! Free 2 hour parking and free admission!

Visit one or more of the Newport Mansions or walk along the Newport Cliff Walk, but don’t forget to check out the 7-acre, century old topiary gardens. You’ll see more than 80 topiary animals and other creatures as well as stunning gardens, all overlooking beautiful Narragansett Bay

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