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Tips & guides for host families

Practical advice on scheduling, house rules, and making the most of the au pair experience.

HoursApr 1, 2026·5 min

How Many Hours Can an Au Pair Work in the Netherlands?

Au pair working hours in the Netherlands: 30 hours per week, 8 hours per day. A practical guide to hour limits, tracking, and scheduling for host families.
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Opairly Team

House Rules6 min

Au Pair House Rules: Template, Examples, and Tips for Host Families

How to create clear house rules for your au pair in the Netherlands. Includes a template with 8 categories, practical examples, and tips for a fair agreement.
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Opairly Team

Getting Started6 min

First Week with Your Au Pair: A Practical Checklist

Everything you need to cover in the first week when your new au pair arrives. A step-by-step checklist for a smooth start.
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Opairly Team

Scheduling7 min

Free Au Pair Weekly Schedule Templates for Host Families

Free weekly schedule templates for au pair host families in the Netherlands. Includes sample schedules for school-age children and toddlers, with tips for staying within the 30-hour limit.
Opairly Team

Opairly Team

Tips5 min

Au Pair Leave and Holiday Rights in the Netherlands: A Complete Guide

Everything host families and au pairs need to know about holiday entitlements, sick days, and managing leave requests fairly in the Netherlands.
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Opairly Team

Tips6 min

How Much Does an Au Pair Cost in the Netherlands? Full Breakdown 2026

Complete cost breakdown for hosting an au pair in the Netherlands: pocket money, insurance, agency fees, and hidden expenses. With nanny comparison.
Opairly Team

Opairly Team

Tips7 min

Au Pair Rules in the Netherlands: The Complete Guide for Host Families

All the rules for au pairs in the Netherlands explained. From working hours and pocket money to IND requirements and residence permits. The full guide.
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Opairly Team

NewsApr 1, 2026·4 min

Opairly is live: the app for host families with an au pair

Opairly has launched. The app that helps host families manage tasks, hours, and agreements with their au pair. Read the story behind the launch.
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Opairly Team

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