Au Pair in America

Nanny legally in USA and have the best year of your life!
To allow you to nanny in the USA legally, we work with the Au Pair in America programme - the World's leading Au Pair-Nanny programme.  

"Au Pair" means 'on par with' or 'equal to' the Host Family - you are not just an employee. On our programme to USA the word 'au pair' means nanny or Mothers Help and NOT cleaner or housekeeper. You will be treated as an equal member of the family.

As a nanny you will live with your host family, care for the children and join in their daily routine at home. When you are not involved in baby sitting or child care, you will have free time to meet up with other nannies, study, travel and enjoy the culture and surroundings of your American home.

For those who are a professional nanny or have a nanny qualification we also offer a programme called Au Pair Extraordinaire. American families applying to the Au Pair Extraordinaire programme appreciate that you are a qualified nanny and are keen to use your skills and training to contribute towards the development and education of their children.  

• Criteria for applying to USA.
• What it costs
• What you get
• Getting there - flights
• Once you arrive
• How to apply
• Request a brochure
• Apply online
• The J-1 Visa
• Can I nanny in USA without a J-1 visa?
• Download an application form
• Driving in USA
• Types of Jobs
• The process of applying and being placed with a family
• Become qualified as a nanny
• Read postcards from NZ Nannies in USA
• FAQ's
• Au Pair in America UK website

"Just wanted to say that I'm safe and well in the USA. I'm living with a wonderful family and I am enjoying myself very much. Orientation was excellent , also very informative. Thank you very much for making this possible!" Becky, Nanny from Invercargill placed in Connecticut as an Au Pair Extraordinaire (qualified nanny).

For those who are a professional nanny or have a nanny qualification we also offer a programme called Au Pair Extraordinaire. American families applying to the Au Pair Extraordinaire programme appreciate that you are a qualified nanny and are keen to use your skills and training to contribute towards the development and education of their children.  

"I also wanted to thank you so much for all the help you gave me when I was completing my application - I can honestly say that I have the best family in the Au Pair History, I am so happy and do not have a single complaint after 8 months (they also shouted me a trip home in March for my sister's 21st!). " Selena G.