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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.
At Nina.care, we take great care in selecting au pair candidates who truly fit your family. Our au pairs go through:
✨ A full interview to assess motivation and experience.
✨ English language test
✨ Medical and criminal record checks.
✨ Reference checks from previous host families.
We also save videos from au pair interviews, which you can watch in the au pair’s profile — giving you a clear impression of the candidate before even speaking with them.
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.
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✨ Family-run by sisters Lyla & Jasmijn
✨ Former Au pairs on our team—understanding both Au pairs and families
✨ Trusted by 800+ families in 2024
✨ 1,000+ Au pair applications weekly
✨ Fun events, certified courses & our in-house Au pair academy
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