Benefits of an Au Pair
Hosting an Au Pair has lots of benefits, such as introducing your kids to a different language and culture at an early age, an in-home stable caretaker, reducing child care expenses and avoiding waiting lists at day care centers. You are the only one who can decide what is best for your family, but once you’ve decided, we are here to guide you further through the process.
Gives Flexibility & Balance
Considering whether to welcome an Au Pair into your family? There are numerous benefits to discover! From giving your kids early exposure to a different language and culture to having a reliable caregiver right at home, hosting an Au Pair offers convenience and enrichment.
Say goodbye to high childcare costs and long daycare waiting lists. The decision is yours, tailored to what works best for your family. Once you’ve made up your mind, we’re here to help you navigate the process smoothly, every step of the way.
Having an Au Pair at home can transform stressful rush hours into moments of calm and balance. They become an extra ‘you’ precisely when you need it most.
Personalized Care: Your Au Pair offers in-home childcare, making life easier. They can assist with various tasks like meal prep, bathing, school runs, and playing with your children, providing tailored care to meet their unique needs. View all possible childcare tasks you may ask from an au pair.
Light Housework: Your Au Pair can lend a hand with light household chores such as laundry and cooking, or more
Flexibility: Unlike traditional daycare or after-school programs, an Au Pair offers flexible childcare hours, perfect for parents with unpredictable schedules.
Convenience: Say goodbye to the hassle of drop-offs and pickups. With an Au Pair, childcare becomes more convenient, saving you time and stress.
Consistency: A live-in Au Pair brings stability to your children’s lives, forming a close bond and providing consistent care and support.
Enhances Your Children’s Education
An Au Pair offers a chance to bring cultural diversity into your home, offering your family an invaluable opportunity to explore and appreciate different cultures and languages.
Language Development: With an Au Pair, your children have the chance to learn a new language. Studies have shown that exposure to a new language at a young age significantly benefits language development.
Cultural Exposure: Interacting with an Au Pair from a different culture introduces your children to new ways of thinking and living. This exposure fosters cultural understanding and empathy, preparing them for a globalized world.
New Skills: Each Au Pair brings their unique talents and interests to the table. Whether it’s culinary skills, artistic talents, musical abilities, or baking expertise, your children have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills in a fun and interactive way.
Development & Growth
Hosting an Au Pair means gaining a new member to your family but with a different language and cultural background. This requires investment and you need to be aware of having an extra person in your house (groceries, in house energy) , but the rewards are immense.
Through our program, you give a young person a life-changing experience, immersing them in Dutch culture.
As a family, you learn from each other’s cultures and experiences. It is very rewarding to see the enormous personal growth Au Pairs experience during their stay.
Cost effective
An Au Pair may be more cost-effective than other forms of childcare, especially if you have more children. Of course you have to have enough space in your house to host an extra person. Also consider all the costs associated with hosting an Au Pair, such as room and board, stipend, and agency fees.
Go to our FEES to find out what the au pair program will cost you on a yearly basis and average costs monthly.
How is an Au Pair different from other childcare?
We know that deciding to have an Au Pair in your home is a major decision personally and financially. To help you decide what is best for your family we created this chart. In case you need more hours than 30 hrs per week, you could also decide to combine an Au Pair with day care or morning school (Peuter Speelzaal).
Best Value
HBN Au Pair
Limited hours & Variable Staff
Limited hours & Expensive
HBN Au Pair
Day Care
Nanny
Flexibility:
Week Schedule set by family
Limited operating hours/late fees
Limited operating hours
Education:
Highly-educated/ Specialized in childcare
Childcare diploma required
No diplomas required
Child Attention :
Builds a consistent one-on-one relationship
Varies
One on one/ less intensive
Other Conveniences:
Live-in convenience
No in-home help
Half in home/out home
Selection/ Screening:
Extensive screened and selected database
No selection
Limited to region
Cultural exchange:
Getting acquainted with a new culture
No priority
No priority
Giving back:
Growth opportunity for a young individual
No priority
No priority
Waitlist:
3-4 months
Long waiting lists
Varies
