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"We knew we’d found the right person when our toddler started asking for her before breakfast"
"Within a week, our au pair knew our children’s routines better than we did."
"I was surprised at how naturally our au pair fitted into our family life."
"Having an au pair has made after-school hours far less stressful for everyone."
Working parents are always short on time. 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 than 3,000 families chose 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. 👉 In many cases, your au pair can start within 2 months.
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You avoid several major costs. There are no IND agency fees (around €2000) and no visa costs (around €460).
Since there is no visa or IND process required, an au pair can often start within about 2 weeks.
The process is much simpler for EU/Schengen au pairs. You don’t need to apply for a visa or go through the IND, which means no lengthy procedures, less paperwork, and lower costs.
In contrast, hiring a non-EU au pair involves a visa application and IND approval, which brings additional costs such as agency fees, visa fees, and administrative expenses
Au pairs in the Netherlands receive at least €340 per month in pocket money (set by the IND). As a host family you also provide room and board, Dutch health insurance, and sometimes contribute to transport or a language course. In addition, families pay the agency service fee and, for first-time hosts, the mandatory IND sponsorship fee.
An au pair supports with light childcare (school runs, babysitting, playing, helping with homework) and simple household tasks (setting the table, preparing meals, tidying children’s things). They are not allowed to do heavy cleaning, gardening, or full-time childcare.
By law, an au pair may help a maximum of 30 hours per week, spread over 5 days and no more than 8 hours per day. They must have at least 2 full days off per week. During a 12-month stay, they are entitled to at least 2 weeks of paid holiday.
Yes. The standard au pair agreement is required in the Netherlands and filed with the IND. It defines hours, tasks, pocket money, holidays, and house rules. This ensures clarity for both family and au pair and is part of the official process.
In the Netherlands, families must use a recognised au pair agency. Agencies guide you through the visa process, legal rules, and help set clear agreements. This way, everything is IND-compliant and worry-free.
Open communication usually helps solve issues quickly. If not, your agency will support with mediation or a rematch. By law, any changes must be reported to the IND.
An au pair is seen as a temporary family member. They join in meals, outings, and traditions. The Dutch au pair program is all about cultural exchange: your family experiences another culture, while the au pair learns Dutch language and lifestyle.
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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.
Thinking about biking through tulip fields, sipping coffee along the canals, and spending weekends exploring Amsterdam? Then au pairing in the Netherlands might be just the adventure you’re looking for.
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