Go Au Pair in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis area choose an Au Pair that fits their specific family needs.
Local Area Representative in Minneapolis
Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Minneapolis 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.
Kristi Papenfuss
The areas I serve in Minnesota
The Twin Cities metropolitan area is comprised of seven counties and dissected by three major rivers—the Minnesota to the south; the Mississippi, which bisects the urban core; and the St. Croix to the east, this is the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. There are over 100 suburbs spread across the Twin Cities metro area. These communities range in size from a few hundred to nearly 85,000 residents. Minneapolis and St. Paul are the two largest cities. St. Paul is the state capital.
I live in South Minneapolis with my husband and daughter. I enjoy traveling, camping and trying new recipes. I have spent many years living in Latin America and working as a teacher. I enjoy my position with Go Au Pair because it combines my interest and skills in early childhood and cross-cultural communication
The Minnesota cluster averages around 40 host families and au pairs. Families live throughout the metro area and au pairs come from many different places including Africa, Latin America, and Europe. Au pairs enjoy spending time together exploring new areas and restaurants, going to movies and playing sports.
Au Pair Cultural Activities
Cultural events are held every other month. Two a year are for the entire family. The others are just for au pairs. Below are a few examples of the fun things au pairs have done:
A great way to enjoy the snow in Minnesota.
A fun activity that promotes teamwork.
Learning to sail on Lake Minnetonka. A classic activity in the state of 10,000 lakes.
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Minneapolis, MN
Au Pairs first need to pass the Class D Knowledge Exam and then pass the Class D Skill Exam.
A social security number is not required to take the Class D Knowledge Exam. However, a social security number is required to take the Class D Skill Exam. If the au pair arrives with an international driver’s license, it is valid for 60 days. Au pairs are required to be on their host family’s car insurance.
Buy a Metro Transit Go-To Card at a local retail store:
https://www.metrotransit.org/goto-card-retailers
Buy a Metro Transit Go-To Card online:
https://store.metrotransit.org/
To plan transit trips, use:
Below are some of the most popular colleges/universities in the Twin Cities area for au pairs due to affordability. This is not an all-inclusive list. If you need or want more options, please go into your community for a complete list of colleges/universities. Most au pairs take classes through the continuing education offerings.
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Dakota County Technical College
Community Education classes are not accepted for program credit but are a great way to meet people and learn something new. Check your city’s community education offerings by searching online.
Another popular option for au pairs is to do a travel weekend class in another state. Au pairs can usually do a 3 or 6 credit class in one weekend.
Here are links to the travel weekend classes:
Au Pair Weekend
Classroom Au Pair
Long Island University
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 The Twin Cities 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.
