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Art, history, science, the Eiffel Tower, delicious baguettes — France is famous for many things. When looking for a culturally enriching experience for your children, you should consider a French au pair. Your children will enjoy hearing a new language from their live-in nanny while also learning about new things. The wisdom of using live-in child care from France is that you benefit in many ways beyond simply finding a caregiver. Your entire f [Read more...]
Art, history, science, the Eiffel Tower, delicious baguettes — France is famous for many things. When looking for a culturally enriching experience for your children, you should consider a French au pair. Your children will enjoy hearing a new language from their live-in nanny while also learning about new things. The wisdom of using live-in child care from France is that you benefit in many ways beyond simply finding a caregiver. Your entire family will learn more about French culture from in many ways:
- Your children can learn about French traditions and experience them first-hand (such as making crepes on Mardi Gras!);
- Your children can be exposed to a new language as your au pair can read them stories in French or teach them the alphabet in French;
- Your family can ask questions and hear from a native how growing up and living in France really is.
When you use EurAupair to host an au pair from France, you can feel secure you’re getting the best possible match for your family’s needs. We have been connecting au pairs from Europe, South America and Africa with American families for three decades, and we know how to find a fit that’s right for everyone.
Getting to Know Your Au Pair From France
The French culture is a mix between Northern and Southern Europe. A live-in nanny from France may be more punctual than a Spanish au pair for example, but will be more flexible on schedule than say a German au pair. Typically, French au pairs will be able to communicate any issues or concerns and will enjoy participating in the family life.
French couples have on average two children. While large families are less common than they use to, France still has one of the highest average number of children per family in Western Europe. French people have rather strong family values and will typically gather every evening as a family for dinner and meet for hours-long meals with near-by relatives on weekends and holidays. You can usually expect your French au pair to enjoy cooking and to participate in your family dinners and get-togethers.
French children will usually leave home at around 18 years old to pursue post-secondary studies in larger cities. They will get their own apartment and become independent at quite an early age.
French au pairs will usually have experience in doing private baby-sitting as well as being camp counselors. The French BAFA is a certificate for young adults (17+ years old) to become qualified camp counselors during holidays or during the summer. Some French high school students receive first aid instructions although it is not a mandatory part of their curriculum.
The French’s driver’s exam (written and practical) is very challenging. One can drive with a parent in the car from 16 years old but the driver’s license can only be obtained at 18 years old. Dozens of hours of actual driving experience is required to obtain a license. Public transportation is well developed in large cities but young adults outside of the main cities will most likely own a car and drive regularly. It is always recommended that you discuss your driving needs with your au pair.
French students are required to learn two foreign languages (starting in middle school) and English must be one of the two. The English curriculum in France will focus a lot on reading and writing so French student will usually be better in writing and reading than listening and speaking. It may be useful with your French au pair to write down any guidelines and schedule to make sure they are understood. Also, it is not uncommon for the French to think that their spoken English is way worse than what it actually is!
Host a French Au Pair
Educate your children about a different culture by finding a live-in French nanny. Participate in an exchange experience that will enrich your family’s life by helping you learn more about France and the rest of the world. Relax knowing EurAupair thoroughly checks the background of our au pairs and has been designated by the U.S. Department of State, following federal guidelines put in place for your safety.
Start the process with us today by submitting an application or by contacting us for further information.
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Child Care Experience
I worked in a club taking care of children ages 3 to 5 years old twice a week from January to September 2022. My responsibilities included doing activities, serving meals, taking them to the toilets, and going on trips. Between October 2020 - August 2021, I worked in a club with children ages 5 to 6 years old. My responsibilities included doing activities, security, and meal time. I cared for Lyna (6) from January to November 2020. My responsibilities included picking her up from school, preparing her for bedtime, and giving her meals.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Doing creative and outdoor activities, going on walks, dancing, going to movies, watching sports, basketball, baseball, football.
Comments
I want to participate in the au pair exchange program in the United States because I have always dreamed of discovering the culture of this state, of discovering the differences that the United States has from France. But I also want to be able to speak English fluently, be bilingual. I think I'm qualified to participate in the Euraupair program because I have had a lot of experience with children. I know that they have always been satisfied with me with the feedback I have had from the directors of ventilated centers or parents. I am dynamic and organized, which allows me to do activities with children and ensure that they never get bored.
Child Care Experience
From October 2020 to January 2023, I occasionally took care of twins, Colette and Ellie (4). I did housekeeping, prepared food, gave showers, took the children outside to the beach and park, and put them to sleep. From February 2017 to February 2023, I took care of Clement (8) and Arthur (5) during holidays. I did housekeeping, prepared food, gave showers, took the children outside, helped with homework and put them to sleep. From July 2019 to April 2023, I occasionally took care of Camille (6) and Mathieu (3). I did housekeeping, prepared meals, gave showers, took them outside and put to bed. For one week in August 2022, I took care of Eli (8) and Aime (10). I took them to the pool and prepared meals.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Karate, sport, cardio boxing, running, theater, reading, horse riding, cooking, gym, tennis
Comments
I have always preferred to be with children than people of my age for their innocence, their happiness and their vision of the world. I have a cheerful and dynamic personality and I like to communicate this energy and the children like to receive it but also share it. I dreamed of being a big sister but didn't have this chance, so I was very close to my little cousins. These are the reasons that motivate me to register for this exchange program. I think I am qualified for this au pair program thanks to my sense of service, my optimistic, dynamic and autonomous personality as well as my attachment to children. I like taking care of others, cooking healthy things for them, sharing time with them, helping them, and act and protect them like their big sister.
Child Care Experience
From April to October 2019, I took care of a group of children aged between 3 and 4 years old. I played with them, I organized manual activities, I prepared kids meals, cleaned up and supervised them. From November 2019 to March 2020, I cared for Aiden (7). We played together, I prepared him snacks and I cooked his meals. We played board games and I helped him with his homework. From July to August 2023, I took care of a group of children aged between 6 and 14 years old in a Daycare center. We played together, we had fun, I checked-in with the parents, I welcomed the kids and helped with outings and mealtime. From October 2022 to March 2023, I cared for Raphael (8). I played with him, I preapared his meals, I put him in bed and I cleaned up his toys.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Sports, watching tv series, reading, cooking, baking, watching soccer and basketball games, swimming, playing soccer.
Comments
Why would I want to become an Au Pair? Before this idea crossed my mind, I already had a real desire to have a role to play in the happiness of the children, that’s why I decided to do my BAFA training (childcare aptitude certificate). Taking care of children brings me a happiness that I cannot describe. I like to think that I could have had a positive impact on the child’s life. I like to have fun, laugh, play with them. I like to make them grow, the fresh ones discover new things, I like to bring the Maureen touch into their lives. I like to be like their big sister. I like to understand their needs and expectations. I like to make myself useful. So my answer is simple, I would like to become an Au Pair in order to leave a little bit of me in the life of the children with whom I will be.
Child Care Experience
**Maylis can care for children aged 2 years and older** From September 2019 to April 2023, I cared for Mathis (4) and Bastien (8). My responsibilities included: bringing them to school and sports activities, homework help, cooking, feeding the children, preparing dinner, playing board games, brushing their teeth and putting them in pajamas and in bed. From November 2022 to April 2023, I cared for Marty (5). My responsibilities included: picking him up at the extracurricular activities or from the bus, driving him home from school, playing with him until the parents arrive, and doing manual activities. From February to March 2022, I worked at a preschool with children between 3 and 4 years old. My responsibilities included: taking care of the reception of the children in the morning, helping them in their work, accompanying them to the toilet, nap time and going to the playground.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Listening to music, making outings and watching movies, dancing, amusement parks and swimming
Comments
I would like to become an Au Pair because my project is to become a teacher in kindergartens/primary schools and I love taking care of children. I have a lot of experience in childcare aged 0 to 12. I chose America because I love its language and culture, it has always fascinated me and I would be delighted to live there for a year while taking care of children
Child Care Experience
In December 2020, I took care of a group of children ages 6 to 12 years old. My responsibilities included homework help, preparing manual activities and their materials, and cleaning. I looked after Lyna (7) from January to Jul 2023 every Friday. My responsibilities included drawing, playing with Play-Doh, giving meals and baths, and bedtime routine. I babysat Shayden (3) and Kenessy (1) from July 2017 to May 2023 on Wednesdays and weekends. My responsibilities included changing diapers, taking them to the park, giving a bottle, bath time and bedtime. I babysat Jaynaa (8mths) from February to April 2022. My responsibilities included giving bottles, naptime, changing diapers and bath time.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, watching motivational videos, visiting museums, spending time with family, going to the moves, traveling, swimming, bowling, watching soccer, playing badminton and volleyball
Comments
So I would like to start with the fact that I love children including infants and toddlers. I have always gotten along well with children. I describe myself as a patient, loving, responsible, dedicated and hardworking person. Moreover I would like to state that I am adapted to work under pressure and I fulfill all my responsibilities. Every time I babysit children, we have mutual understanding. I like to play with them, teach them new things, draw with them. I consider myself as a qualified participant as I can bottle feed, spoon feeding, change diapers, bath the children, change their clothes, cook food for them and put them to sleep. I like reading story book to them. I am attentive to what they say and I know very well how to get along with difficult kids.
Child Care Experience
From 03/2023 to 05/2023 I cared for Tiago (5) and Matteo (2) a couple times a week. My responsibilities included giving meals, playing games, doing puzzles, scissor activities and painting with the kids. From 09/2022 to 06/2023 I cared for Romane (6) every Saturday. My responsibilities included doing activities, giving meals, giving baths, helping with homework, painting, drawing and coloring with the child. In March 2023 I worked at a children's daycare (1-5) for a week during school vacation. My responsibilities included giving meals, doing activities, nap time, changing diapers and reading with the children.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
scuba diving, gymnastics, artistic gymnastics, swimming, scuba diving and athletics
Comments
I really like taking care of children, I am patient and attentive to their well-being. I am calm, kind, pleasant, persevering, autonomous. I like to discover new things, I have already gone abroad in a foreign family and I loved to exchange and discover new traditions. I have my first aid certificate certificate and am level 2 of scuba diving. I would like to become an air hostess or maybe even an airline pilot.
Child Care Experience
**Pauline can care for children aged 2 years and older** From February to April 2023, I worked at an activity center with children between the ages of 6 and 14 years old. My responsibilities included doing activities with the children such as gymnastics and trampolines, give them a snack, taking them to the park and leading activities. From February to March 2023, I cared for Naya (3). My responsibilities included feeding her, playing with her and putting her to bed. From May to May 2023, I cared for Yelena (4). My responsibilities included feeding her, playing with her outside and putting her to bed. From July 2021 to December 2022, I cared for Ethan (8). My responsibilities included: playing games, helping with homework, feeding him, playing hide-and-go-seek, going to the park and going on walks.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Going to the cinema, movies, series, rugby, swimming, boxing, horse riding, speleology and climbing
Comments
I am confident that I can be a valuable addition to your family and provide the best possible care for your children. I am excited about the opportunity to learn about your culture and traditions from your country and your family and also to share mine, too. My strong points are my sympathy, my dynamism, my joie de vivre and my passions.
Child Care Experience
From May 2022 to May 2023, I cared for Paul (10 months). I changed him, we played together, I put him in bed and I fed him. From May 2018 to May 2023, I cared for PaulHamza (1). I fed and changed him, we played together. In July 2022, I cared for Irene (3). We played and swam together, I prepared her meals. From October 2018 to April 2023, I cared for Camille (4), Margo (7) and Gabriel (9). We played games, I served the meals, I picked them up from school, I bathed them and put them in bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, listening to music, gardening, animal lover, playing and watching basketball.
Comments
I am curious by nature and discovering the American culture would be an enriching experience. During my studies, I had to work on the United States, and I found it interesting and intriguing. Being able to live with an American family is the best way to immerse yourself in this culture. I loved babysitting because I found it to be something I enjoyed and it taught me a lot about myself. So I think combining these two things is an experience that is made for me.
Child Care Experience
From 10/2020 to 06/2023 I would watch Lise (2) and Paul (8) on occasion. My responsibilities included meals, helping with the bathroom, children's bedtime and reading. From 04/2023 to 08/2023 I cared for a group of children ages 3-10 on Wednesdays and school vacation. My responsibilities included entertainment, meals, leading artistic and cultural activities, cleaning up, and supervision. In 07//2023 I cared for Honore (10 months) on 2 occasions. My responsibilities included bedtime, changing him, meals and playing with him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy reading, singing, soccer and playing badminton.
Comments
I love being with children : play with them, read them a book, help them for learning something. I really like the interactions with them. I am invested for this project. I am aware of the responsibilities that will be entrusted to me. I am patient, persistent and I listen to others. Furthermore, I'm happy to be able to discover a new country and a new culture.
Child Care Experience
From May 2020 to April 2023 I cared for Selma (5) every week. My responsibilities included picking the child up from school, playing with her, spending time outside, homework help, and bathing her. From October 2020 to December 2021, I cared for children ages 3 to 5 at a daycare center on school holidays and Wednesdays. My responsibilities included leading games, changing diapers, playing games, spending time outside, visiting the zoo, swimming, and skiing with them. From September 2022 to October 2023 I cared for Daria (6) every week. My responsibilities included giving private lessons on homework. From April to July 2018, I cared for Eline (1) on Wednesdays. My responsibilities included bathing her, feeding her and helping with naptime.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I practice sports, go to the gym, dance, handball, read, shopping, football, and basketball.
Comments
I love children and it has always been that way! When I was 17, I started working in a camp and also did babysitting. I worked with kindergartens and middle and high school students, so I have a good experience with children. Moreover, I don't like sitting around doing nothing, and I prefer to organize activities every day. It is important to give interest to a child by varying the activities to create a strong and trusting bond
