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Aupair is the most affordable way of arranging childcare, and bring real support and connection into your home. Over 3000 parents switched from a live-out nanny to an aupair when they realise it costs only 500 euro/ pounds per month. An au pair can help up to 30 hours per week, giving you more peace of mind and real quality time. They help with the kids, tidying up, cooking, school runs etc.
More and more families choose to host an au pair through Nina.care: less stress, more structure, and children who learn English or Spanish along the way. Many have a driver’s license and specific experience with newborns. Chat and find your aupair yourself, or ask us to share 3 matching, available candidates to choose from. Your au pair can start within 1-2 months.
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Hosting an au pair usually means covering pocket money, room and board, insurance, and sometimes language or agency fees. Exact costs vary per country but are generally €300-600 per month. Families should budget realistically, and au pairs should understand that pocket money is not a salary.
Au pairs receive pocket money as part of the cultural exchange, not a wage. Depending on the country, this ranges from about €70–€150 per week (€300–€600 per month). In all cases, the family also provides free accommodation and meals.
Au pairs help mainly with childcare (school runs, homework, babysitting, playtime) and light household tasks (tidying children’s rooms, setting the table, simple meals, children’s laundry). They are not cleaners, nannies, or nurses.
Au pairs usually help 25–35 hours per week, with a daily limit of 8 hours. They must have at least one full day off per week and receive paid holiday for longer stays.
The stay typically lasts 6–12 months, but in some countries shorter stays (3–6 months) or extensions up to 24 months are possible, depending on visa rules. European au pairs do not have a limit on their stay within another EU country.
Once a match is confirmed, EU au pairs can often arrive within 2–4 weeks, while non-EU au pairs usually need 2–3 months due to visa processing. Agencies help speed up the paperwork and ensure compliance with local rules.
Most au pairs are 18–30 years old (sometimes 17–26, depending on the country). EU/EEA au pairs can usually travel freely within Europe, while non-EU au pairs require a visa or residence permit. Requirements often include a valid passport, signed contract, health insurance, and sometimes proof of language skills or funds.
If challenges arise, the first step is open and honest communication. If no solution is found, either side may end the contract with a notice period (2–4 weeks). Agencies often provide mediation and support with finding a replacement. Families are expected to be patient, and au pairs flexible.
Matches are usually made through recognized agencies or trusted online platforms. Families should check references and arrange interviews; au pairs should present their childcare experience and motivation.
Once a match is confirmed, EU au pairs can often arrive within 2–4 weeks, while non-EU au pairs usually need 2–3 months due to visa processing. Agencies help speed up the paperwork and ensure compliance with local rules.
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After trying daycares and nannies without finding the right match, May’s family discovered the au pair option – and never looked back. It brought them the flexibility, trust, and connection they were searching for.
