How Do I Prepare My Home for an Au Pair?
Getting the room, and the children, ready
Start with a private, comfortable bedroom — this is their home for the year, not a guest stay. Then prepare your children: explain that someone new is joining the family, helping with care and sharing daily life. Children handle change far better when they are included early. Think through your household routines and where your au pair fits into them, and say those things out loud rather than assuming. The more prepared everyone is, the stronger the relationship starts.
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Getting your home and family ready for an au pair is such an exciting step! Start by preparing a private, comfortable space for your au pair — this is their home too. Walk your kids through what's coming. Explain that a new person will be joining your family, helping with care, and sharing your daily life. Kids do better with change when they feel included and informed. Think about your household routines and how your au pair will fit into them. Clear communication from day one makes everything smoother. And remember, the match process through GreatAuPair USA helps you find someone whose personality and skills are a great fit for your family. The more prepared everyone is, the stronger that relationship starts. Visit greataupairusa.com to learn how to get started the right way.
