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 Spain usually costs €390 per month. This includes pocket money (minimum ~€70–€80 per week), free room and board, and sometimes a contribution to language courses or transport. Agency fees may be added if families use a placement service.
Au pairs in Spain mainly help with childcare (school drop-offs/pick-ups, playing, babysitting, homework help) and light household duties (tidying up after children, setting the table, simple meals, laundry for kids). Heavy cleaning or working as a housekeeper is not allowed.
Typical agreements allow for 30 hours per week, usually 5–6 hours per day. The au pair must have at least one full day off per week, with at least one free Sunday per month. Holidays are generally 2 paid weeks for a 12-month stay, or pro-rata for shorter stays.
A written au pair agreement is strongly recommended in Spain. It should outline pocket money, working hours, holidays, duties, and house rules. The contract is useful for visa and residence permit applications.
Families often use agencies or online platforms to find an au pair. Agencies are helpful for handling visa paperwork and ensuring both sides follow official guidelines.
If problems arise, the first step is clear communication between the family and the au pair. If the arrangement doesn’t work out, either side can usually end it with 2 weeks’ notice. Agencies, when used, can help mediate and arrange a rematch.
Au pairs in Spain are expected to be treated as a family member, not an employee. Families often include them in meals, outings, and cultural traditions. Language exchange is important: au pairs often help children with English while learning Spanish themselves.
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: €390 p/m
Do you live in Spain and would like your children to be surrounded by different languages and cultures from a really young age?
Or maybe you are a future au pair, and you wanna attend the amazing flamenco shows in the caves of Andalucía or go shopping in the busy streets of vibrant Madrid?
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