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[quote=Anonymous]You need to hire a nanny or tone down your expectations for an au pair. They are typically young adults without much childcare experience who are here to see the US and either stay as a college student after their au pair years or return home to go to college.
I have only hosted one out of seven au pairs who can actually cook a meal. The others heat up items that I have pre-made or made simple meals like Macaroni and Cheese or Grilled Cheese which my european aupair had to youtube how to make. 
Our au pairs have never grocery shopped and typically add items to our instacart cart since you are required to provide room and board. 
Wanted to be realistic here. An au pair can walk to the school to pick the kids up. She can heat up dinner or prepare simple items. She will be able to throw a load of laundry in a few times a week.
I would expect to be asked for a personal car for your aupair to drive. Weekends off. Written and set hours.

We didn't have a good experience with Aupair Care but it seems like there is a horror story for any of the companies. Au pairs are helpful when you have multiple children and non-traditional schedules. During covid shutdowns, it was very helpful. 
Hosting comes with a mixed bag of experiences. They aren't nannies and they aren't here to be professional childcare.[/quote]

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