Go Au Pair in Los Angeles 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
Local Area Representative in Los Angeles
Gina Smurthwaite
The areas I serve in California
My territory covers Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Encino, Glendale, Pasadena, Canyon Country, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Santa Barbara
My name is Gina Smurthwaite. I have been a contract technical writer since 2002. I am active in my community: I helped to establish the Trails Advisory Committee in Thousand Oaks in 1989, and have adopted the Glider Hill trail system where I help keep trails open for equestrians, hikers, and mountain bikers. I also raise and release Monarch butterflies; I’ve released about 1000 in the last five years.
My favorite thing about being a LAR is all the wonderful au pairs and host families I have met over the years and still keep in contact with today.
I’m the local area representative (LAR) for Go Au Pair. I’ve been doing this for sixteen years now, and I really like it. I think the au pairs are awesome and the host families are amazing.
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.
I always look forward to our monthly activities that include such things as The Getty Villa, horseback riding, the Griffith Observatory, and always lunch and good conversation. I like to see the au pairs enjoying each other’s company and becoming friends. It’s wonderful how this program brings people and cultures together.
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Los Angeles, CA
Driving can be part of your Au Pair’s responsibilities. If this is the case, the Au Pair will need to get a driver’s license from the nearest California (CA) DMV office.
Au Pairs can learn about inexpensive solutions to travel around town. Taxis and shuttles are also available.
Au Pairs need to complete their education requirement as part of their exchange program in the United States. Here are some places in Los Angeles they may be able to enroll.
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 Los Angeles 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.
