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 Ireland generally costs around €670 p/m in pocket money, plus free room and board. Families may also contribute to language course fees and must cover health/accident insurance if the au pair is from outside the EU.
Au pairs in Ireland mainly help with childcare (school runs, babysitting, homework help, playtime) and light household duties (tidying up after children, laundry for kids, setting the table, preparing simple meals). They are not expected to do heavy cleaning, gardening, or act as professional nannies.
The typical arrangement is 30 hours per week, with no more than about 5 hours per day. Au pairs must have at least one full day off per week and additional time to attend English language classes or pursue social activities. Paid holidays are expected for stays over several months.
A written au pair agreement is recommended, even if not legally required. It should cover duties, working hours, pocket money, holidays, and insurance. This helps prevent misunderstandings.
Families in Ireland often use au pair agencies or online matching platforms. Agencies help with contracts, insurance, and visa requirements (for non-EU nationals).
If difficulties arise, families should first try direct communication. If problems continue, either side may end the arrangement with notice (usually 2 weeks). Agencies can assist with mediation and rematching if needed.
Irish families are generally very welcoming, and au pairs are treated as part of the family rather than employees. Au pairs are encouraged to join in meals, outings, and traditions. The cultural exchange is important: au pairs improve their English 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: €670 p/m
Do you want your children to grow up surrounded by diverse cultures and languages while receiving flexible childcare support? Or maybe you are a future au pair curious to explore life in the Emerald Isle?
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