European au pairs 🌟
"I wish we would have known about this sooner: Anna does the School runs and pick-ups and she cooks healthy for the kids."
"We will for the coming years use this childcare method. We loved the au pair and how she played outside, and just made us feel much more free."
"The team is very professional and always ready to help with any questions. Karen our agent has been very pro-active and just lovely."
"An extra pair of hands is exactly what we needed. Karina our now 3rd au pair relieves so much and makes life and tbh, having kids, fun again."
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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Hosting an au pair in Germany costs about €420 per month. This includes the required monthly pocket money (€280), free room and board, contributions to health/accident/liability insurance, and a subsidy for a German language course (at least €50 per month). If using an agency, additional fees apply.
An au pair helps mainly with childcare (looking after children, school runs, playing, light meal prep) and light household duties (tidying, laundry, setting the table). They are not allowed to do heavy cleaning, gardening, or work outside the family household.
Au pairs in Germany may work up to 30 hours per week (no more than 6 hours per day). They must have at least one full day off per week, with one Sunday off per month. Paid holiday: at least 4 weeks for a 12-month stay.
A written standardized au pair contract is required in Germany. It must outline duties, hours, pocket money, holidays, and the length of stay. The contract is often needed for visa/residence permit applications.
Families can find au pairs through official au pair agencies, online platforms, or private contacts. Many families prefer agencies since they handle contracts, visa guidance, and insurance.
If conflicts arise, the first step is open communication. If needed, the family or au pair can turn to the agency for mediation. Either party can end the agreement with two weeks’ notice (or immediately in serious cases).
The au pair should be welcomed as a temporary family member, not as staff. Families are expected to include the au pair in meals, family activities, and cultural traditions. Respect, openness, and support for language learning are key to successful integration.
Set clear house rules from the start
Your au pair will be caring for your children while also becoming part of your household. Clear house rules help avoid misunderstandings and make expectations clear from the beginning, especially when you come from different cultural backgrounds.
Explore our House Rules guide and download the template to create a shared reference with your au pair. It covers topics such as guests, phone and internet use, schedules, household responsibilities, vacations, and the family car.
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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.
Total per month: €420 p/m
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