Go Au Pair in Columbus

Go Au Pair in Columbus 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

    
 
 
         Kris Clegg 
 August 10, 2023
 
 
    We've worked with 6 different au pair agencies and and have had au pairs join our family from 2 of those agencies. Go Au Pair was one of those two and we have nothing but fantastic things to say about the agency. Local Area Coordinators have been wonderful and our Au Pair really loved working with them too. The screen process is great and we really appreciated the detailed reports and information they make available to host families during the matching process. The agency fees seem fair and competitive and we're starting a new placement with them soon.
  
 
 
 
        Radostin Kanev 
 July 17, 2023
 
 
    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.
  
 
 
 
        Wenting Gao 
 June 30, 2023
 
 
    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.
  
 
 
 
        Kathryn Schaeffer 
 May 26, 2023
 
 
    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!
  
 
 
 
        Aaron Thomas 
 May 24, 2023
 
 
    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!
  
 
 
 
        Zane Aukee 
 May 2, 2023
 
 
    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.
  
 
 
 
        Tom Dudzic 
 April 19, 2023
 
 
    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
  
 
 
 
        Krystal Ahmad 
 March 28, 2023
 
 
    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
  
 
 
 
        JH DENALI 
 October 4, 2022
 
 
    There is a good selection of au pairs, and the search function makes it easy to find one that meets your needs.

-Zane
  
 
 
 
        Jamie K 
 July 7, 2022
 
 
    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!
  
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, 
based on 51 reviews

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

Local Area Representative in Columbus

Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Columbus 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.

Erica Egbert

“My LAR is very nice and clear! I am very thankful.”

“Everything about our au pair has exceeded expectations. She is wonderful!”

The areas I serve in Columbus, OH

I cover the greater Columbus area, as far north as the town of Marion, east to Zanesville, down south to Washington Court House, and as far west as Springfield.

About me

My name is Erica Egbert, and I graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I’ve taught for an Educational Service Center in Ohio and elementary schools in Colorado, eventually branching out into physical and outdoor ed. My passion for travel has brought me to volunteer opportunities in places like Thailand and Costa Rica. When I’m not spending time with family, you may find me on my bike or yoga mat.

I love the Au Pair program and the mutual cultural opportunities the exchanges allow. It’s so exciting to provide cultural events to our Au Pairs that showcase authentic local experiences in and around our great city of Columbus.

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!

About my Families and Au Pairs

We currently have Host Families with young children (ages 1-4) and host parents in sales, engineering, and construction. Our current Au Pairs in this region are from South America, including Peru and Colombia. They enjoy soccer, dancing, traveling, and getting to know new places around Columbus.

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.

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Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Columbus, OH

Au Pair Driver's License

Au Pairs can get a license and drive while in Utah. Host Families need to check with their car insurance agency for their rules for adding an Au Pair to the insurance.

Ohio Driver License Division

Public Transportation

Many Au Pairs in Ohio get their driver’s license and then their Host Family provides access to a vehicle. Au Pairs use Uber, Lyft, and/or carpool with each other as well.

Although it’s not the most safe and reliable, Central OH also has public transportation available through COTA

Colleges & Universities for Au Pairs to Attend

Au Pairs need to complete their education requirement as part of their exchange program in the US. Here are some places in Columbus they may enroll:

Columbus State Community College with course offerings in continuing ed, ESL, adult ed, professional development.
Otterbein University – offering ESL courses
Ohio Wesleyan University
The Ohio State University
Franklin University

We also have a few language schools that many of our Au Pairs like to attend. Our Utah Au Pairs attend American One Language School and Lumos Language School, both in the Salt Lake Valley.

Au Pair & Host Family Tax Information

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.

Social Security Card

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.

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Child-Friendly Activities for Au Pairs and Host Families

Au Pairs will find that Columbus offers a wide variety of exciting things to do and places to visit. Families can help Au Pairs find activities they are interested in. Some options include:

The Columbus Zoo

The Columbus Zoo is open daily, year-round! Hundreds of animals and fun for all ages. Bonus attractions include zoo lights during the holiday season, the oldest wooden roller coaster in OH, a historic carousel, relaxing train ride, and a 4D movie theater.

Franklin Park Conservatory

When you spend the day at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, you’ll find beautiful indoor and outdoor gardens, dynamic exhibitions, artwork, and more.

Huntington Park

Located in the magnificent Arena District in downtown Columbus, Huntington Park is home to the Columbus Clippers baseball team. From the championship caliber play to the state-of-the-art facility, you’re sure to have a great time!

Ohio Theatre

From classical music to modern dance, yearly family traditions to hot concerts, the world’s best artists come to the historic Ohio Theatre. The breathtaking details of its opulent, Spanish-Baroque architecture make any night at the Ohio an event to remember!