Reply #118: nope...we have a long standing au pair program

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that allows nannies from every part of the world to come in under the guise of educational/cultural exchange. The companies who run these agencies have special permission from the state department. I suspect someone hiring a non-doc worker, is doing so for several reasons. The childgiver has their own home and does not have to live with them, they also save the initial fee the au pair agencies charge, along with not having to pay the plane fare etc. An agency au pair can only stay for one year...if you want a long term relationship for your child, you might decide to use someone who can stick around.