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 Canada usually costs around CAD $1,000 per month in pocket money, plus free room and board. Families are also expected to pay for private health/accident insurance, and sometimes help with local transport or language courses. If using an agency, additional placement fees apply.
An au pair in Canada mainly helps with childcare (school drop-offs/pick-ups, babysitting, helping with homework, playing with children) and light household duties (tidying children’s rooms, preparing snacks, doing children’s laundry). Heavy housework or caring for elderly family members is not permitted.
The standard schedule is 20–30 hours per week. Au pairs must have at least one full day off per week and free time to attend language classes or explore. Paid vacation is usually 2 weeks for a 12-month stay, or pro-rata for shorter placements.
A written au pair agreement is highly recommended in Canada. While not always legally binding, it helps avoid misunderstandings by outlining duties, pocket money, working hours, holidays, and termination conditions.
Families often use au pair agencies or online platforms to find candidates. Agencies are especially helpful in guiding applicants through the IEC visa process and ensuring contracts and insurance are in place.
If conflicts arise, the best first step is open communication. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, either party can end the agreement with advance notice (usually 2 weeks). Agencies, if involved, can mediate and arrange a rematch.
In Canada, au pairs are expected to be treated as temporary family members. Families include them in meals, outings, and cultural traditions. Cultural exchange is important: au pairs improve their English or French, while sharing their own language and culture with the children.
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: $1100 p/m
Would you rather spend your days hiking through stunning national parks or your nights exploring vibrant cities like Toronto, Vancouver, or Montréal? If the answer is both, then au pairing in Canada might be your next big adventure!
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