Go Au Pair in Columbus offers a child care experience through cultural exchange.
Au Pairs provide reliable, live-in child care which meets the specific needs of your family.
And – an Au Pair costs the same no matter how many children you have.
What our Host Families love about the Au Pair program
Au Pairs are pre-screened international young adults with child care experience who provide full time, live-in child care and introduces a memorable cultural experience at an affordable cost. With Au Pair child care, families in Columbus can enjoy all the benefits of in home child care.
Au Pairs can be responsible for general supervision of the children, driving, laundry, homework help, preparing meals, and providing morning and bedtime help. As an Au Pair agency, Go Au Pair is dedicated to helping families in the Columbus area choose an Au Pair that fits their specific family needs.
Local Area Representative in Columbus
Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Columbus and surrounding areas to help our families during their experience. Our agency’s local representative will assist your family and Au Pair with any questions related to your live in child care needs.
Erica Egbert
The areas I serve in Columbus, OH
I cover the greater Columbus area, as far north as the town of Marion, east to Zanesville, down south to Washington Court House, and as far west as Springfield.
My name is Erica Egbert, and I graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I’ve taught for an Educational Service Center in Ohio and elementary schools in Colorado, eventually branching out into physical and outdoor ed. My passion for travel has brought me to volunteer opportunities in places like Thailand and Costa Rica. When I’m not spending time with family, you may find me on my bike or yoga mat.
I love the Au Pair program and the mutual cultural opportunities the exchanges allow. It’s so exciting to provide cultural events to our Au Pairs that showcase authentic local experiences in and around our great city of Columbus.
I love the Au Pair program! I enjoy working with all the Host Families and Au Pairs, helping to create a wonderful experience for them throughout their year! I’ve seen what a big impact the program has on the Host Parents, children and Au Pairs and I love being a part of that!
We currently have Host Families with young children (ages 1-4) and host parents in sales, engineering, and construction. Our current Au Pairs in this region are from South America, including Peru and Colombia. They enjoy soccer, dancing, traveling, and getting to know new places around Columbus.
Au Pair Cultural Activities
Au Pairs are required to attend a number of Cultural Activities with their Local Area Representative and nearby Au Pairs to make sure they experience the local community and culture during their stay.
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Columbus, OH
Au Pairs can get a license and drive while in Utah. Host Families need to check with their car insurance agency for their rules for adding an Au Pair to the insurance.
Many Au Pairs in Ohio get their driver’s license and then their Host Family provides access to a vehicle. Au Pairs use Uber, Lyft, and/or carpool with each other as well.
Although it’s not the most safe and reliable, Central OH also has public transportation available through COTA
Au Pairs need to complete their education requirement as part of their exchange program in the US. Here are some places in Columbus they may enroll:
Columbus State Community College with course offerings in continuing ed, ESL, adult ed, professional development.
Otterbein University – offering ESL courses
Ohio Wesleyan University
The Ohio State University
Franklin University
We also have a few language schools that many of our Au Pairs like to attend. Our Utah Au Pairs attend American One Language School and Lumos Language School, both in the Salt Lake Valley.
Au Pairs and Host Families can learn about tax withholdings and filing specific for the Au Pair program. Always consult a tax advisor to learn how taxes apply.
An Au Pair will need to get a Social Security # before getting a bank account and driver’s license. Go Au Pair will provide a welcome packet with social security information, on the Au Pairs arrival. We advise Au Pairs to wait 10 days after arrival to get their social security number. You can make an appointment at a social security office, closest to your home.
Child-Friendly Activities for Au Pairs and Host Families
Au Pairs will find that Columbus offers a wide variety of exciting things to do and places to visit. Families can help Au Pairs find activities they are interested in. Some options include:
The Columbus Zoo is open daily, year-round! Hundreds of animals and fun for all ages. Bonus attractions include zoo lights during the holiday season, the oldest wooden roller coaster in OH, a historic carousel, relaxing train ride, and a 4D movie theater.
When you spend the day at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, you’ll find beautiful indoor and outdoor gardens, dynamic exhibitions, artwork, and more.
Located in the magnificent Arena District in downtown Columbus, Huntington Park is home to the Columbus Clippers baseball team. From the championship caliber play to the state-of-the-art facility, you’re sure to have a great time!
From classical music to modern dance, yearly family traditions to hot concerts, the world’s best artists come to the historic Ohio Theatre. The breathtaking details of its opulent, Spanish-Baroque architecture make any night at the Ohio an event to remember!
