Go Au Pair in Philadelphia offers a child care experience through cultural exchange.
Au Pairs provide reliable, live-in child care which meets the specific needs of your family.
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Local Area Representative in Philadelphia
Lori K.
The areas I serve in PA, NJ & DE
I cover Philadelphia and areas in PA, NJ, DE and MD that are within an hour of my home in South Philadelphia where I live with my wife and 2 kiddos.
My name is Lori Keslowitz and I have been the Local Area Representative in Philadelphia with Go Au Pair since November 2020. Before moving to Philadelphia in 2018, I lived in Brooklyn, NY. I completed 2 masters degrees. One in early childhood education and one in special education. As of 2022, I have almost 10 years of experience working with a variety of people with special needs from babies through high schoolers and their parents. I am also a board member and the events chair for Philadelphia Family Pride, a non-profit organization that brings LGBTQ+ families together in the greater Philadelphia region.
I joined Go Au Pair because I love building community and working with folks with different backgrounds and abilities. Bringing people together and sharing in their cultural and familial exchanges has been such a joy for me.
Our current Philadelphia Au Pair cluster has au pairs from Ecuador, Russia, Brazil, Colombia and Germany. Our host parents have jobs in accounting, engineering, finance, healthcare, education, the real estate business and 2 families own their own businesses. Our host kids range from only a few months old all the way up to teenagers. Our families truly offer such a wide variety of experiences for our au pairs and vice versa.
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. Below are some of the activities Lori’s cluster has been up to recently!
This was my first Family Day event at FDR Park. FDR is one of my favorite places in Philadelphia due to the many activities it has to offer. There’s hiking, kayaking, tennis, playgrounds, fishing and a skatepark, just to name a few. The park is also home to the American Swedish Historical Museum, which is the oldest Swedish museum in the United States.
Here is a photo at Linvilla Orchards of a few of our au pairs, a host mom and me when I was very pregnant with my 2nd kiddo. Linvilla is a great place to visit in the Fall for apple picking, hayrides and their Pumpkinland event. Everyone enjoyed chatting and trying some yummy Fall treats.
Celebrate International Au Pair Day with Go Au Pair on Nov 24, 2024
Go Au Pair is excited to celebrate International Au Pair day on November 24th! Our Philadelphia and Bucks county clusters are having a fun event at 3 pm at the Dilworth Park skating rink.
Please join us to meet local Au Pairs and their Host Families! It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about the program firsthand and enjoy some time on the ice! In honor of Au Pair Day, Go Au Pair is offering a $250 discount to new Host Families.
For more info email pkravets@goaupair.com.
Polina K.
The areas I serve in PA, NJ & DE
I cover most of Bucks County, cities like New Hope, Newtown, Doylestown, Langhorne, Jamison, Bensalem, and many others, a part of Philadelphia County, Southern Montgomery County, and a part of NJ that is bordering Bucks County.
My name is Polina, and I have been the Local Area Representative in the Philadelphia area with Go Au Pair since 2010. I am originally from Ukraine, I have two grown children and many grandkids.
I have experience working with people of different backgrounds, ages, and cultures. I like to organize interesting events, volunteer with Au Pairs and keep my Au Pairs happy. We have been volunteering with Au Pairs at the International Spring Festival many times. Working with the Go Au Pair agency’s team, my host families, and Au Pairs is a very rewarding experience. Simply, I enjoy my work as a LAR.
I am thankful for great relationships and friendships with many Au Pairs around the world who share their journeys with me. I am thankful for the host families who open their home and hearts to an unforgettable cultural experience. Over the years, many host families from my cluster nominated their Au Pairs for IAPA’s Au Pair of the Year Award for their excellent work as Au Pairs and shared their inspiring stories about their amazing experience.
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. Below are some of the activities Polina’s cluster has been up to recently!
Picnics at the Independence National Historical Park have been the Au Pairs’ favorite meetings! They make new friends, share their experience, enjoy international cuisine, take many photos and create new memories. There is also a great opportunity to learn about American history and culture because the picnics locate near the Independence National Historical Hall, the birthplace of the United States. After the meeting the Au Pairs usually visit many Philadelphia landmarks together.
The Johnson family hosted our cluster for a fun day at their farm. We had a blast berry and peach picking, hay rides, and spending time together.
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Philadelphia, PA
To obtain a driver’s license in PA, you will first need to get a physical exam by a doctor. Host families will need to check with their car insurance agency for their rules for adding an Au Pair to the families insurance.
Many Au Pairs in Philly get their driver’s license and have access to a vehicle provided by their host family. Some Au Pairs use Uber and Lyft as well as car pooling with one another. The Philadelphia area also has public transportation available in the form of buses, trains and subways.
Au Pairs need to complete 6 credits or 72 classroom hours during their placement year.
Au Pair weekend classes in NY are the top requested classes for the Philadelphia area. Au Pairs are able to complete half of their credits over the course of a 3-day weekend. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the city, make new friends, learn something new AND quickly complete the educational requirement.
https://www.aupairclasses.org/new-york-city
Harcum College in Bryn Mawr has an au pair program with many options for English classes including writing, grammar, oral communication and reading.
https://www.harcum.edu/s/1044/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1044&gid=1&pgid=997
Temple University offers 10 levels of English and up to 4 classes per 7-week session. They have a discounted in-state tuition rate for au pairs plus a TCALC Cares Scholarship for the first session in which an au pair enrolls.
Bucks County Community College
Community College of Philadelphia
Delaware County Community College in Media
Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell
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 Philadelphia 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.
