Go Au Pair in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma area choose an Au Pair that fits their specific family needs.
Local Area Representative in Tacoma
Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA
If you’re just visiting Washington, you may use your out-of-country driver license for up to 1 year. However, insurance may require a state license.
Learner’s Permit: Before applying for a learner permit, you’ll need to get a Washington Driver License (WDL) number.
Documents needed to obtain Washington license: https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/documents-proof-identity
Does your Au Pair need to take a driver’s test?
Separate locations for driver and vehicle licensing. Be prepared to make 2 trips to the different office locations.
Pierce Transit offers a number of ways to commute and get around Tacoma. You can find the all of the bus schedules and fares as well as information on vanpooling.
Sound Transit
How far is your commute? Sound Transit provides options for all of your commutes outside of Tacoma. Check the routes for the ST Express buses to Seattle, the Sounder commuter train that runs from Lakewood to Seattle, and the Link in Tacoma and the Link in Seattle to see if you can commute easier. Remember you can bring your bike along on all of these options.
Tacoma Working to Develop Connected Bike Network
Bicycling is an efficient, inexpensive, healthy and fun means of transportation. The City of Tacoma is working towards developing a connected network of bikeways and trails citywide so residents will be able to travel more comfortably by bicycle from most City destinations.
Au Pairs need to complete their education requirement as part of their exchange program in the United States. Here are some places in Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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.
