Go Au Pair in Nashville 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 Nashville
Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Nashville 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 Nashville, TN
International individuals who will be in Tennessee for more than 30 days are considered Tennessee residents for driving purposes and must apply for a Tennessee driver’s license within 30 days of arrival in the state. Please review the Tennessee Driver’s Manual for guidance on getting a state driver’s license. In addition, please review the topics “Internationals With Foreign Licenses.
“Internationals With Foreign Licenses: International individuals with only a foreign driver’s license must take all three tests in order to receive a Tennessee driver’s license. It does not matter if the foreign driver’s license is expired or unexpired; all three Tennessee test must be taken. New residents from other countries will be allowed to keep the license issued by that country; it will not be retained by TN Driver Services when the TN driver’s license is issued.
Most au pairs use either Lyft or Uber to get around. Some families have provided a vehicle for use for au pairs who have obtained a valid U.S. driver’s license. There is some public transportation but it is not widely used. The bus system is WeGo Public Transit and there is a commuter train to some areas of Nashville that is part of the WeGo transportation system.
Au Pairs need to complete 6 credits/72 classroom hours while they are here in TN.
Nashville and the surrounding areas have many universities and colleges. Some of the larger universities include Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, and Middle Tennessee State University. The area community college is Nashville State Community College and has many different course offerings and the largest variety in schedule.
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 Nashville 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.
The Nashville Zoo has more than 3,000 animals that represent more than 325 different species. Nashville Zoo is the 9th largest zoo in the country by landmassand is one of the top tourist attractions in the state.
Cheekwood contains a historic mansion and 55 acres of cultivated gardens. It serves as a botanic garden, arboretum, and museum. Make sure you wear your walking shoes while visiting.
The Frist is a non-collecting museum and hosts 12–15 exhibitions from some of the most prestigious collections in the world, as well as award-winning shows organized in-house. The exhibitions change every few months.
