Go Au Pair in Fresno 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 Fresno 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 Fresno area choose an Au Pair that fits their specific family needs.
Local Area Representative in Fresno
Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Fresno 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.
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Fresno, CA
Most families require Au Pairs to drive their children around, so Au Pairs must obtain their driver’s licenses. They need:
- Fill out the application online,
- Schedule an office appointment,
- Bring the required documentation.
- Pass the written and driving test.
For more information, visit: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/field-office/fresno/
All Au Pairs in the Fresno area obtain driver’s licenses to transport the kids. Most of the families let them use their vehicles when available. Au Pairs also uses Uber, Lyft, and carpooling.
Au Pairs need to complete six credits/72 classroom hours while they are here in Fresno. Most of our Fresno Au Pairs take Continuing Education Courses from Fresno City College, Clovis Adult School, Fresno Adult School, or California State University. They have a wide range of classes and different days and times. Au Pairs need to do the enrollment process and, in some places, present a test to be placed in a specific course if taking English classes.
College:
- California State University. https://www.fresnostate.edu/index.html
Two community colleges:
- Fresno City College, https://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/
- Clovis Community College, https://www.cloviscollege.edu/
Adult Schools:
- Fresno Adul School,
- Clovis Adult School,
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 Fresno offers a wide variety of exciting things to do and places to visit. There are many historical museums, art displays, scenic touring, and physical activities. Families can help Au Pairs find activities they are most interested in.
Exhibits & Attractions – Fresno Chaffee Zoo: The Zoo is open daily it has around 190 species, and some of its attractions include African Adventure, Ross Laird’s Winged Wonder Bird Show, Stingray.
https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/; it is a peaceful garden located in Woodward Park built by the local Japanese–American community; some of the attractions are the teahouse, Bonsai collection, and a koi pond.
https://undergroundgardens.com/ It is a subterranean house with tunnels built from 1906 to 1946 by Baldassare Forestiere, an immigrant from Sicily.
https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm Two hours from Fresno, is one of the most popular national parks. It has some of the best views, and it is famous for its giant sequoia trees, tunnel view, and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome.
https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm. One hour and a half from Fresno, it is famous for its huge sequoia trees, it most of the General Sherman Tree; another famous sight is the Moro Rock, which offers an amazing view of the park. Nearby is the Tunnel Tree, a toppled tree cut to accommodate the road.
