Program Requirements

• Be between 18-26 years old.
• Have at least a high school diploma, some university education is preferred.
• Must enjoy children, have the maturity and demonstrated responsibilty to take on a full year of living and working in an American home for the purpose of helping the family with childcare.
• Present two non-family Childcare References and at least one Character Reference. (Infant Qualified Applicants will have 200 hours of documented infant experience) Typical references include work with day-care centers, neighbors and schools.
• Present an original criminal background investigation document from local authorities and undergo a medical examination.
• Take a Psychometric Evaluation.
• Hold a personal interview with our international partner in your home country to evaluate English level and suitability for the program.
• Fill out an Au Pair Foundation application and contact a local Au Pair Foundation Representative.

• Sign and understand the Au Pair Pledge. 
• Read and understand the Department of State Regulations governing the Au Pair Visitor Exchange Program. Also please note the Amendment to Section 62.31.
• Make an appointment with your local dentist for a checkup to take care of any outstanding dental problems since your au pair insurance only covers emergency dental treatment.