Go Au Pair in Charleston offers a child care experience through cultural exchange.
Au Pairs provide reliable, live-in child care which meets the specific needs of your family.
And – an Au Pair costs the same no matter how many children you have.
What our Host Families love about the Au Pair program
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 Charleston 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 Charleston area choose an Au Pair that fits their specific family needs.
Local Area Representative in Charleston
Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Charleston 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.
Makenzie Smit
I am the Regional Local Area Representative
My name is Makenzie Smit. I am the regional Local Area Representative over the Charleston, WV area. While I don’t live there locally I am still available to help Au Pairs and Host Families with their needs from afar.
This area includes Charleston and the surrounding areas, such as South Charleston, Dunbar, Nitro, St. Albans. This includes Kanawha, Boone, Clay, and Lincoln counties.
I am a wife and mom to three young girls. I studied accounting and Spanish at Albion College. I hosted two Au Pairs as childcare for my family. After experiencing how great the program was, I became the Local Area Representative for the Grand Rapids area.
I enjoy being part of the au pair program because I have experienced firsthand the benefits of the program. I love the cultural exchange that it provides, in addition to consistent child-care. My girls loved their Au Pairs!
I love the Au Pair program! I enjoy working with all the Host Families and Au Pairs, helping to create a wonderful experience for them throughout their year! I’ve seen what a big impact the program has on the Host Parents, children and Au Pairs and I love being a part of that!
The Au Pairs in the area are from South America. They enjoy spending time exploring the area and learning the culture. The Host Families in the area have a variety of backgrounds including single parent households with parents working in the medical field, business, and construction. The families have children with a variety of ages from 2 through 10.
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 Au Pairs in the Charleston cluster have been up to recently!
Au Pairs went on an ice skating trip at a local outdoor rink.
Au Pairs visited the city on a sunny winter day.
Au Pairs and Host Families visit a local farm and orchard.
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Charleston, WV.
Au Pairs must bring the necessary documents such as DS-2019, I-94 arrival document, Visa and passport, and social security number. They must also provide proof of WV residency. Au Pairs must first complete a written exam. After passing the written exam, they complete a road skills test.
Driver’s handbook to prepare for the test: WV Division of Motor Vehicles
If an Au Pair will be driving, they will need a West Virginia driver’s license. An international driver’s permit is able to be used only for 30 days while they work through the process of obtaining their West Virginia driver’s license.
Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority – The main bus system KRT – Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority
There are many bus routes across the area. It is most used by students or workers commuting downtown.
Au Pairs need to complete their education requirement as part of their exchange program in the United States. Here are some places in Charleston WV they may be able to enroll.
Au 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.
An 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 Charleston 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.
Combines science, art, and live performances under one roof. There is a planetarium and theater as well as the Avampato discovery museum. Clay Center
Hiking and biking trails perfect for families and au pairs to enjoy the outdoors Kanawha State Forest – West Virginia State Parks
Home of Charleston’s minor league baseball team CWV | Appalachian Power Park – Charleston Dirty Birds Baseball Park
Adventures on the Gorge is located about an hour from Charleston but includes adventures of white water rafting and ziplining
A lively indoor/outdoor market with produce, treats, and specialty shops. Welcome | Capitol Market
Located in the cultural center, this museum walks through WV history with immersive exhibits WV State Museum – West Virginia Culture Center : West Virginia Culture Center
