QR Code Link to This Post Do you need a live in childcare? Au pairs are similar to live-in nannies and can provide up to 45 hours of flexible childcare for your children each week for 1-2 years. Au pairs are all screened, specially trained, speak English & have full profiles available online Au pairs have infant and childcare experience, drive, do light housekeeping, laundry, cooking and are very loving and caring. Au pairs are young adults (age 18-26) from around the world who come to the US on a J-1 visa to learn about our culture and share their culture. Your kids can learn another language. The hours are very flexible and you control them.