Go Au Pair in Providence, RI 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 Providence, RI 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 Providence area choose an Au Pair that fits their specific family needs.
Local Area Representative in Providence, RI
Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Providence 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.
Joan Lowell
The areas I serve in Rhode Island
I support Host Families and Au Pairs living in Rhode Island, eastern Connecticut and southeastern Massachusetts.
I am a trained educator, mother & grandmother; I enjoy writing and gardening. I’m dedicated to the work I do with families, Au Pairs and children. I’ve been a part of Go Au Pair for 11 years as a Local Area Representative and 4 years as a Regional Mentor & Coach. I enjoy supporting lifelong friendships that develop as part of the Au Pair Program.
Host Families in the medical, construction and arts fields enjoy the Au Pair experience in Rhode Island, as well as those in human resources and education. Au Pairs from South Africa, Ecuador and Colombia care for infants, toddlers and school-aged children.
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 Joan’s cluster has been up to recently!
We celebrated a new arrival at Mt. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse in Providence, Rhode Island. It was fun to get out, meet new friends and try some new foods.
A trip to Rhode Island is not complete without a trip to one of our amazing beaches! The waves weren’t too big at Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly, Rhode Island for Au Pairs to venture beyond the waves. We also had fun just walking and collecting shells.
Who doesn’t love shopping? Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut was the perfect place to explore and get some holiday deals, too!
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Providence, RI
Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts all accept the International Driver’s Permit for one year, but it must be carried along with a valid, unexpired home-country license. After that, Au Pairs should take the written and road test to obtain a state-issueddriver’s license.
Au Pairs living outside Providence, Cranston, Warwick or Woonsocket will likely need use of a car to complete errands and get out socially.
Within the cities, RIPTA, or Rhode Island Public Transit Authority offers low-cost bus service throughout the state.
CTtransit offers bus and train service in Connecticut.
Massachusetts offers both bus, subway, rail and more.
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 Providence 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.
Children and families alike will enjoy the large habitats and wide variety of animals from all over the world! Visit Roger Williams Park Zoo any day except Christmas. The adjacent Roger Williams Park has free admission, plenty of free parking, and is a great place for a summer picnic or to fly a kite in spring. Enjoy this 435-acre park and its Rose Garden, Botanical Center, Planetarium, playing fields and 100 acres of lakes (yes, swan boats are available for rent)!
Children ages 10 and under will love this hands-on exploratory museum where kids are actually encouraged to touch everything. Visit two floors of exhibits where your kids will be learning while doing! Parking is free!
Come learn a little about our state’s founder, Roger Williams, and have a picnic or just a walk around the downtown 4-acre park with a visitor’s center. This National Park offers children the Junior Ranger badge/patch and certificate if they complete and return a small activity booklet! Free 2 hour parking and free admission!
Visit one or more of the Newport Mansions or walk along the Newport Cliff Walk, but don’t forget to check out the 7-acre, century old topiary gardens. You’ll see more than 80 topiary animals and other creatures as well as stunning gardens, all overlooking beautiful Narragansett Bay.
