• Be in good health and provide a medical report completed by a qualified medical doctor (Applicants will also b required to take a specialised psychometric test at the time of his/her interview.)
• Be a non-smoker or be willing to stop smoking prior to departing for the U.S. if required by the Host Family. (Smokers, if accepted, must follow the house rules set by the Host Family.)

Childcare Experience

All Aupair applicants must:

·        Enjoy working with and have practical experience caring for children. (Practical experience may include regular babysitting for non-family members, working in a day care centre, volunteering in youth groups/sports cubs or similar experiences.)

·        Provide at least two references attesting to his/her childcare experience and a personal or employment reference

·        Have at least 200 hours of infant care experience to qualify for placement in a family with children under two years of age

·        Agree to study a childcare handbook prior to departing for the U.S. and to participate in an intensive training program upon arrival in the U.S.

Miscellaneous

All Aupair applicants must:

• Be prepared to enter into an agreement with the host family upon arrival which outlines the days and hours (which may from time to time change) of child care services to be provided,
• Agree to maintain monthly contact with the Local Coordinator by attending monthly cluster meetings,
• Have never participated previously in an Aupair program to the U.S.,
• Be available for departure over a minimum of two months to allow the U.S. placement staff ample time to find the most suitable placement opportunity for the applicant.

The Host Family

All Host Family participating in the Aupair USA program must:

• Live in an area covered by an Aupair USA Local Co-ordinator
• Provide a private room and meals for the Aupair
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Speak fluent English