Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the most frequently asked questions we've received regarding hosting an Au Pair in Canada...

Our Service

Agencies not required! Our years of experience hosting Au Pairs has provided us with the expertise to help you.

Memberships

Our memberships open the door to all you need to know to be successful in your Au Pair/Host Family experience.

Public Appearances by Canadian Au Pair Solutions

Thanks to all who visited Michelle and Erin at the Vancouver Baby and Family Fair on November 8th and 9th. It was great to meet you all and discuss everything Au Pair! Please keep your questions coming via email or social media. We will answer all your questions as best we can.

Tips and Suggestions
How-to's and Sample Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Websites & Links

We offer you tips and suggestions for before during and after your family has hosted an Au Pair. We have years of experience with Au Pairs and have discovered ourselves what works and what doesn't. We have experienced the growing pains and want to share our advice with you. By following our tips and suggestions we may save you some confusion along the way.

We will provide you with tried and tested sample Au Pair contracts as well as samples of paystubs. We will show you the Welcome Letter we send to each of our new Au Pairs and give you an example of the Au Pair Handbook we prepare for our Au Pair's arrival. We have numerous examples of family references and "How-to" guides for when you are dealing with Revenue Canada. You won't regret a membership with Canadian Au Pair Solutions.

We provide answers to our clients most frequently asked questions on hiring an Au Pair. We will address everything from tax questions to concerns about Visas and rates of pay. There is no question we can't tackle! We also provide answers to those questions you have not yet thought of. Hosting an Au Pair is not difficult but there are definitely processes and tasks that need to be considered and acted on (creating a relationship with Revenue Canada being one of the top tasks).

We will provide you with links to websites that we use and recommend for finding the perfect Au Pair fit for your family. We've tried many websites over the years but there are definitely ones that we prefer. Don't waste your money on multiple search sites and creating numerous profiles. We'll give you our advice! We will also give you the links to all Federal and Provincial government pages that we reference as well as list our favourite Au Pair bloggers so you can follow them too!

We offer fantastic Tips and Advice for Host Families in Canada.

We have dozens of posts for you to scan and learn from. If you want to be updated about future posts, be sure to subscribe with your email address on our Tips/Advice page.

Is the Au Pair option the childcare solution for us?

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- On Jun, 04, 2016
- Canadian AuPair Solutions
Is an Au Pair the childcare solution for us? Are you wondering whether an Au Pair is a good option for your family? Here are some important things to consider before committing to hosting an Au Pair. First and foremost, you are welcoming into your home a soon-to-be extended member of the family. Your Au […]
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Canada’s failing Caregiver Program has given rise to the popularity of the Au Pair for childcare

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- On Oct, 18, 2015
- Canadian AuPair Solutions
Childcare – One of the biggest concerns for young families in Canada Canadian families are sliding into a childcare crevasse. From Victoria to Halifax, dual income families are scrambling to find childcare that suits their hectic schedules and doesn’t break the bank. With the exception of Quebec, there are no provincial or federal childcare options or […]
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Doing Things “Above Board”

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- On Jul, 28, 2014
- Canadian AuPair Solutions
At Canadian Au Pair Solutions we believe in being smart about hosting an Au Pair and doing everything “by the book.” This means making sure your Au Pair has the appropriate Visa to work in Canada, registering as an employer, submitting payroll remittances, following the labor standards of your province and adhering by provincial legislation […]
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Canadian Au Pair Solutions is based out of the Greater Vancouver area in beautiful British Columbia. We help families across Canada and are familiar with labor regulations in all provinces and territories. We are free to respond to your comments, questions and emails between 9am and 5pm, Monday-Friday.

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Services We Appreciate

At Canadian Au Pair Solutions we don't just like to help families find great childcare solutions but we also like to share with families services that we find helpful. We happily support the following businesses:

Cheeky Chops Sleep and Parenting Consultants:
http://www.cheekychops.ca/

English for ECE : See their on-line course for Au Pairs and Nannies
http://www.english-for-ece.thinkific.com/

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We are a consulting service that will provide you with all the information you need to host an Au Pair. Why hire an agency and pay a fortune for something you can do yourself? We will walk you through the process using a step by step guide and give you access to sample contracts as well as interview tips and advice. Contact us for more information. We offer a reasonable flat rate information package or packages including one on one support.

Canadian Au Pair Solutions2018/04/19 @ 10:04

A reminder to all our followers in the Elk Valley or if you know someone in the Elk Valley... we have been invited by Teck to Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford next Thursday and Friday and would love to share our knowledge with families about hosting an Au Pair. Pass along to your friends/contacts in the event they would like to attend! Tickets available through eventbrite or email us info@aupairsolutions.

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Canadian Au Pair Solutions2018/04/17 @ 19:34

Reminder for Au Pairs and families... it is NOT legal to pay your Au Pair less than your province’s hourly wage 🇨🇦

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Canadian Au Pair Solutions2018/04/11 @ 20:02

New post on Au Pair 911... do you want to Au Pair in Canada?

Do You Want to Au Pair in Canada? - Au Pair 911

Do You Want to Au Pair in Canada? We want to help you understand the process of becoming an Au Pair in Canada. Au Pairs are becoming more popular in Canada but there are a number of things you need to know before committing to a host family. Au Pair 911 can help!

aupair911.com

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Canadian Au Pair Solutions2018/04/11 @ 4:00

Are you from the beautiful Elk Valley, BC or know anyone there? Erin and Michelle from Canadian Au Pair Solutions in partnership with Teck are presenting a free Childcare Forum Series on April 26-27. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.

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Canadian Au Pair Solutions2018/04/09 @ 6:05

Canadian Au Pair Solutions is proud to announce the launch of Au Pair 911 in Canada! We're looking forward to assisting and advocating for Au Pairs in Canada!

https://aupair911.com/