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Find someone who fits your family — not just your start date.
With Auost, families can discover au pairs based on childcare experience, language, availability, family routine and mutual expectations. ✓ Compare childcare experience. ✓ Check languages & availability ✓ Discover compatible profiles. ✓ Contact au pairs directly.
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create your profile | Discover au pairs | Get to know each other | Choose together |
| Tell us about your children, routine and preferred start date. | Compare profiles and relevant matching criteria. | Discuss childcare, everyday life and expectations. | You and the au pair decide whether the match feels right. |
[Create your family profile →]
Two au pairs can have the same age, language and start date — and still be completely different matches for your family. Auost looks at information that matters in real family life.
| Matching area | What you can compare |
|---|---|
| 👶 Children & childcare. | Experience and children's age groups |
| 🏡 Family routine | Childcare times, daily rhythm and support needed. |
| 💬 Language | Languages spoken by the family and au pair |
| 📅 Availability | Start date and preferred length of stay |
| 🚗 Mobility | Driving licence and mobility information |
| 🤝 Expectations | Everyday life, responsibilities and preferences |
The final decision is always yours.
Auost helps you discover suitable profiles. The host family and au pair decide together whether they want to match.
[Explore current au pair profiles →]
A strong profile is not automatically the right profile. Before making your decision, consider these six areas:
| Check | Ask yourself |
|---|---|
| Childcare | Has the au pair cared for children of a similar age? |
| Schedule | Does your daily routine fit their expectations? |
| Language | Which language should be spoken with your children? |
| Mobility | Do you need someone who can drive? |
| Lifestyle | Do routines, habits and interests fit together? |
| Communication. | Does conversation feel open and comfortable for both sides? |
Need help choosing?
Our detailed host-family guide covers interviews, preparation and what to check before making a match.
[Read the complete host family guide →]
| Germany | |
|---|---|
| 💶 Pocket money | €280 / month |
| ⏱️ Working time | Max. 6 hours/day and 30 hours/week |
| 🛏️ Accommodation. | Private room in the family home |
| 🍽️ Meals | Provided by the host family |
| 📚 Language course. | At least €70/month contribution |
| 🚆 Course transport | Necessary travel costs to a suitable German course. |
| 🌿 Free time | At least 1.5 free days per week |
| 🛡️ Insurance | Required coverage paid by the host family |
| 📆 Length of stay | Generally 6–12 months |
Want the numbers in detail?
[See au pair costs in Germany →]
[Check host family requirements →]
It depends on nationality.
Tip: Check visa and entry requirements before booking travel or making a binding commitment.
[Read the Au Pair Visa Germany guide →]
| Discuss together | |
|---|---|
| Children | Experience with children of a similar age |
| Daily routine | What a normal weekday looks like |
| Tasks | What belongs to the au pair role — and what does not. |
| Working hours. | When support is actually needed |
| Free time | Evenings, weekends and days off |
| Living together | Privacy, meals, visitors and family time |
| Communication | Feedback, expectations and conflicts |
| Start date | Contract, insurance and visa timing |
Clear expectations before matching can prevent misunderstandings later.
Can I view au pair profiles before registering?
Yes. Families can explore public Auost profiles before creating an account. Registration gives access to additional matching and communication features.
Is Auost an au pair agency?
No. Auost is a digital au pair matching platform. Families and au pairs can discover profiles, compare compatibility and communicate directly.
Does Auost choose the au pair for us?
No. Auost supports the search and matching process. The final decision is always made by the host family and the au pair.
Ready to find your au pair? Find someone who fits your children, your routine and your family life. Create your family profile and discover au pairs based on: Childcare experience · Language · Availability · Family routine · Mutual expectations
[Start as a host family →]
[View au pair profiles →]
Find an au pair. Step-by-step guidance from first search to final match.
[Read the complete guide →]
Host family requirements. Check whether your family meets the requirements to host an au pair.
[Check eligibility →]
Au pair visa. Find out when an au pair needs a visa and what families should prepare.
[View visa information →]
Updated: September 2026. German au pair rules and entry requirements may change. Always check current official requirements before signing a contract or arranging travel.
Official sources: Bundesagentur für Arbeit · Familienportal des Bundes