Go Au Pair in Fresno

Go Au Pair in Fresno 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 Fresno 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 Fresno area choose an Au Pair that fits their specific family needs.

Local Area Representative in Fresno

Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Fresno 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.

Sandra Cooper

“Sandra Cooper is a really good LAR, she’s pretty nice and maybe because she was Au Pair and is Latin, it is even better and makes me feel secure.”

“Our local area representative Sandra Cooper is great and communicative.”

The areas I serve in California

I cover the area of Fresno city, Clovis city, and up to Oakhurst in the North, South up to Stratford, southwest Tulare and East Firebaugh.

About me

My name is Sandra Cuellar–Cooper. I have been a Local Area Representative (LAR) with Go Au Pair since 2018. I’m from Colombia, where I obtained my degree as a Lawyer. I have been living here for nine years and decided to take a different path in my career. I received two certificates from Fresno City College, one in pre-social work and another in child development, and currently, I’m in the process of obtaining another in Early Intervention. I dedicate most of my time to working as a Family Advocate for a nonprofit organization.

I live in Clovis with my husband and our son. I love outdoor activities, exercise, activities with my husband and son, and visiting my husband’s family.

I enjoy this position because I came here as an Au Pair and had a great experience with my Host Family, whom I consider my family; we get together on important dates and holidays. I visit them often and enjoy watching grow the three girls I used to take care. I love to help Au Pairs and families through this process since I know how it feels and can help families walk through the placement, helping them have the best experience for Au Pairs and Host Families.

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

The families in our area primarily work in healthcare, business, and teaching; their kids vary from babies to school age, and the Au Pairs in our cluster are from Colombia, Ecuador, and Honduras.

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 Sandra’s cluster has been up to recently!

Activities

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Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Fresno, CA

Au Pair Driver's License

Most families require Au Pairs to drive their children around, so Au Pairs must obtain their driver’s licenses. They need:

Fill out the application online,
Schedule an office appointment,
Bring the required documentation.
Pass the written and driving test.

For more information, visit: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/field-office/fresno/

Public Transportation

All Au Pairs in the Fresno area obtain driver’s licenses to transport the kids. Most of the families let them use their vehicles when available. Au Pairs also uses Uber, Lyft, and carpooling.

Colleges & Universities for Au Pairs to Attend

Au Pairs need to complete six credits/72 classroom hours while they are here in Fresno. Most of our Fresno Au Pairs take Continuing Education Courses from Fresno City College, Clovis Adult School, Fresno Adult School, or California State University. They have a wide range of classes and different days and times. Au Pairs need to do the enrollment process and, in some places, present a test to be placed in a specific course if taking English classes.

College:

California State University. https://www.fresnostate.edu/index.html

Two community colleges:

Fresno City College, https://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/
Clovis Community College, https://www.cloviscollege.edu/

Adult Schools:

Fresno Adul School,

https://www.fas.edu/

Clovis Adult School,

https://clovisadult.cusd.com/

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.

Social Security Card Info

Child-Friendly Activities for Au Pairs and Host Families

Au Pairs will find that Fresno 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.

Fresno Chaffe Zoo

Exhibits & Attractions – Fresno Chaffee Zoo: The Zoo is open daily it has around 190 species, and some of its attractions include African Adventure, Ross Laird’s Winged Wonder Bird Show, Stingray.

Shienzen Friendship Garden

https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/; it is a peaceful garden located in Woodward Park built by the local Japanese–American community; some of the attractions are the teahouse, Bonsai collection, and a koi pond.

Forestiere Underground Gardens

https://undergroundgardens.com/ It is a subterranean house with tunnels built from 1906 to 1946 by Baldassare Forestiere, an immigrant from Sicily.

Yosemite National Park

https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm Two hours from Fresno, is one of the most popular national parks. It has some of the best views, and it is famous for its giant sequoia trees, tunnel view, and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm. One hour and a half from Fresno, it is famous for its huge sequoia trees, it most of the General Sherman Tree; another famous sight is the Moro Rock, which offers an amazing view of the park. Nearby is the Tunnel Tree, a toppled tree cut to accommodate the road. 