The Au Pair Club Trusted by 3,000+ Families, Agencies & Au Pairs Since 2016
A global childcare platform built by moms, for the real world 🌎🤍
Who We Are
We’re a global childcare platform run by moms, stepmoms, and ex-childcare professionals who know the challenges of finding — or becoming — the right caregiver.
Since 2016, we’ve helped over 3,000 au pairs land jobs, build confidence, and earn more, without the broken promises of outdated agencies or placement fees.
What Does The Au Pair Club Do?
Whether you’re an au pair, a parent, an agency — or any kind of childcare provider — here’s how we help you:
Where We Work
From busy cities to quieter towns, we’re here to help wherever you are.
We support childcare providers, families, and partner agencies in:
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Durban
Pretoria
Eastern Cape
Northern Cape
Mpumalanga
Free State
As well as in Zimbabwe, the UK, Europe, and the USA.
No matter your location, we’re committed to helping you connect, grow, and thrive.
Why Families, Au Pairs & Agencies Choose Us
We make it easier, faster, and more affordable for families, au pairs, and agencies to connect – with tools, training, and a global job portal that puts the power back in your hands.
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✅ Built by moms & ex-au pairs |
❌ Run by corporate recruiters |
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✅ Global job portal used by families, childcare providers & agencies |
❌ Only match you with candidates they’ve chosen |
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✅ Affordable, online training with certificates |
❌ Expensive, in-person training |
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✅ No placement fees or commission |
❌ You pay thousands for help |
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✅ You choose who to message & interview |
❌ You’re told who to interview |
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✅ Update your own profile, post/edit jobs freely |
❌ You rely on agency admin delays |
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✅ Available in SA, UK, Europe & USA |
❌ Often limited to small, local networks |
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Read Why We are trusted by the childcare community
Honestly the best Au Pair Profile around! I've used Au Pair SA before and this is a lot more modern and updated. 👏
Imaan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Cape Town
What an amazing experience with The Au Pair Club. Friendly and knowledgeable team and a really great childcare platform ⭐️
Mary-Anne ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nanny in Wilderness
Having my certificates from The Au Pair Club with my childcare profile, helped me get noticed by families right away! 🤝 💃
Taylor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Durban
The smart search bar on The Au Pair Club is a lifesaver! 🤯😍 I can quickly find tutoring jobs that match my skills and location. It’s so easy to use, and I’ve already connected with great families.
Ivanna ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tutor in The Northern Cape
Other agencies made everything so complicated, but The Au Pair Club was a breath of fresh air! The platform is simple, and I connected with families so quickly!
Tasha ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Pretoria
The Au Pair Club is absolutely incredible! This is definitely the best au pair agency around - unmatched support!
Toni ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Johannesburg
As a babysitter in Cape Town, I was struggling to find reliable work until I joined The Au Pair Club. My profile made it easy for families to contact me, and I got my first job within a week!
Lara ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Babysitter in Cape Town
FINALLY! A Childcare platform done right 🤩 This website has it all - courses, profiles, and amazing support. I really did get noticed because of The Au Pair Club.
Alexa ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Cape Town
This platform makes finding nanny work so easy! I’ve connected with wonderful families who need help, and I love how easy it is to say yes or no to offers. Highly recommend!
Precious ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nanny in Johannesburg
I love how families contact me directly through the platform for tutoring gigs. Whether it’s helping with exam prep or short-term contracts, I get to choose what works best for me. It’s such a great platform!
Emma ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tutor in Cape Town
I first used The Au Pair Club in 2016, and now in 2024, I’m back again! The Au Pair Profile makes everything so easy, and they’re still the best!
Leah ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Cape Town
The Au Pair Club’s courses gave me the confidence I needed. And they are super easy! After adding my certificate to my profile, families started contacting me immediately. I’m now working with a wonderful family and earning more than I expected! 🤯 😍
Mia ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in East London
I’ve done au pair courses at other agencies, and they didn’t even come close to The Au Pair Club. The lessons are clear, fun, and packed with everything I needed to know!
Saskia ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Durban
The Au Pair Club makes babysitting so flexible! Families contact me whenever they need help, and I can accept or decline based on my availability. It’s the best platform I’ve used!
Chloe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Babysitter in Johannesburg
Taking the Tutor Course was the best decision I made! It helped me sharpen my skills, and families reached out almost instantly. I’ve been getting tutoring contracts and jobs almost every week 🙌
Taryn ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tutor in Knysna
I am OBSESSED with The Au Pair Club! I love my au pair profile and that I was able to display my experience and what I am looking for ❤
Jade ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in East London
Oh my gosh yes! No more looooong applications. What a win! This agency is not like the rest. Just what us young people need - you won't regret signing up!
Bongie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Plettenberg Bay
The Au Pair Club has been a game-changer for me in Cape Town. My profile and certificates helped me connect with so many families!
Samantha ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Cape Town
The team are so incredible, omg! Super friendly and the childcare platform is great 🤗
Kim ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tutor in The Northern Cape
There are so many amazing girls on this platform, and the profiles are super professional. It’s a must-have for any au pair! 👏
Lindi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Plettenberg Bay
I love how easy it is to manage babysitting gigs through The Au Pair Club. Families message me through the platform, and I can choose the jobs that fit my schedule. It’s been a game-changer!
Kayla ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Babysitter in Cape Town
The Au Pair Club’s courses completely changed the game for me! After completing the training, I updated my profile, and families started reaching out right away. Now I’m working as a nanny for an amazing family 🌸
Busi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nanny in Cape Town
With other agencies, the process took so long, and I felt like just another number. The Au Pair Club was completely different - my profile was live in minutes, and families reached out to me directly!
Sienna ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Au Pair in Pretoria
The Au Pair Club’s job board is so professional and organised! It’s easy to browse jobs that match my skills, and I love how everything feels secure and tailored to childcare professionals.
Talia ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Babysitter in Durban