Go Au Pair in Omaha 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 Omaha
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Omaha, NE
Au Pairs are able to get licenses and drive legally in Nebraska. Host families need to check with their insurance agency for their
guidelines on adding their Au Pair to their insurance policy. Au Pairs will be responsible for studying for the necessary written and driving exam that is proctored through the Nebraska DMV office.
There are only three attempts at the exam, it is essential for the Au Pairs to practice and study if driving is a duty that is needed for the Host Family.
The option and availability of driving is not always feasible for all Au Pairs and Host Families.
There is public transportation available in Omaha called The Metro, the information to their website is below.
Au Pairs can also have access to Lyft, Uber and other ride sharing
services.
Au Pairs need to complete 6 credits/72 classroom hours while they are in Nebraska. The universities that are currently available in Omaha that are popular are the following:
Creighton University—https://www.creighton.edu
College of Saint Mary—https://www.csm.edu
Metropolitan Community College—https://www.mccneb.edu
University of Nebraska at Omaha—https://www.unomaha.edu
Each of these schools offer in-person, online and hybrid classes
that are available to Au Pairs as well. Some college have different
requirements so be sure to reach out to the school’s admission
office.
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
We have plenty to do for Host Families and Au Pairs to enjoy together with the children. There are a few options available near Downtown Omaha. We are known here in Omaha for our zoo so it is a must see! There is so much to do at the zoo with all the different exhibits and even a splash water park during the summer. We also have plenty of beautiful walking trails that come with some of the best views Omaha can offer. Omaha has recently been voted to have the best ice cream shop in the United States!
Checking out Coneflower Creamery at either of their locations will give you a taste of Omaha while giving you the experience of visiting the small walkable businesses locally. The newest updated Gene Leahy Mall has many different areas for families to look around and even children to run and play through. In the heart of downtown, there is a new interactive museum for all ages called the Kiewit Luminarium.
