Welcome To Giggles At Home — The Specialist in Self-Match

At Giggles at Home, you choose the au pair that is perfect for your family. As a host family with years of experience, we know how valuable a good match is and how to make an au pair year a success. That's why we share our knowledge and experience: we help determine your needs, provide tips for interviews and platforms, advise on house rules and schedules, and provide best practices so that the au pair adventure is smooth, safe and enriching.

Years of Experience

Choose Your Au Pair Yourself, Fully Supported And Affordable

We focus entirely on self-match. This means that you are in control of choosing the au pair, while we professionally supervise everything around it. This gives you the freedom of choice, with the certainty of expert support.

Your au pair will be carefully screened by us and well prepared: she will take first aid training and a Dutch course beforehand. In addition, we stimulate a rich cultural exchange: each au pair receives a museum annual pass, can participate in inspiring events and is linked to a buddy. In combination with our intensive aftercare, your au pair will quickly feel at home, and the whole family can enjoy a meaningful and enriching experience.

Why Giggles at Home

Safe & Well Prepared

A Rich Cultural Experience

Transparent And Competitive Rate

Carefully Screened And Well Prepared

Your au pair will be carefully screened by us and well prepared: she will take first aid training and a Dutch course beforehand. In addition, we stimulate a rich cultural exchange: Each au pair receives a museum annual pass, can participate in inspiring events and is linked to a buddy.

In combination with our intensive aftercare, your au pair will quickly feel at home, and the whole family can enjoy a meaningful and enriching experience. In combination with our intensive aftercare, your au pair will quickly feel at home, and the whole family can enjoy a meaningful and enriching experience.

We'd love to hear from you!

Do you have questions about finding your ideal au pair, or would you like to learn more about our self-match system? Fill in the form or get in touch with us. We’ll be happy to guide you towards a pleasant and successful au pair experience.

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Experiences

flux

We loved that we were able to choose our au pair ourselves and at the same time received full guidance throughout the process. Knowing that she had taken a first aid course and Dutch lessons beforehand made us feel safe, and our children immediately clicked with her. That really gave us a sense of peace of mind.

Host family
Safe And Reassuring

The museum annual pass was great — I discovered so much of the Netherlands! Thanks to the buddy program, I felt welcome from the start and made new friends quickly.

Au Pair
Welcome from day one
flux

The Dutch course helped me feel at home with my host family. Together with the cultural events and the museum map, it made my year here unforgettable.

Au Pair
Unforgettable Experience

The guidance during the self-match process gave us a lot of confidence. We knew exactly what to look out for and what steps to take. It made the whole process clear and helped us get off to a good start with our au pair.

Host family
Clear Guidance
flux

We loved that we were able to choose our au pair ourselves and at the same time received full guidance throughout the process. Knowing that she had taken a first aid course and Dutch lessons beforehand made us feel safe, and our children immediately clicked with her. That really gave us a sense of peace of mind.

Host family
Safe And Reassuring

The museum card was great — I discovered so much of the Netherlands! Thanks to the buddy program, I felt welcome from the start and made new friends quickly.

Au Pair
Welcome from day one
flux

The Dutch course helped me feel at home with my host family. Together with the cultural events and the museum map, it made my year here unforgettable.

Au Pair
Unforgettable Experience

The guidance during the self-match process gave us a lot of confidence. We knew exactly what to look out for and what steps to take. It made the whole process clear and helped us get off to a good start with our au pair.

Host family
Clear Guidance
flux

We loved that we were able to choose our au pair ourselves and at the same time received full guidance throughout the process. Knowing that she had taken a first aid course and Dutch lessons beforehand made us feel safe, and our children immediately clicked with her. That really gave us a sense of peace of mind.

Host family
Safe And Reassuring

The museum card was great — I discovered so much of the Netherlands! Thanks to the buddy program, I felt welcome from the start and made new friends quickly.

Au Pair
Welcome from day one
flux

The Dutch course helped me feel at home with my host family. Together with the cultural events and the museum map, it made my year here unforgettable.

Au Pair
Unforgettable Experience

The guidance during the self-match process gave us a lot of confidence. We knew exactly what to look out for and what steps to take. It made the whole process clear and helped us get off to a good start with our au pair.

Host family
Clear Guidance
flux

We loved that we were able to choose our au pair ourselves and at the same time received full guidance throughout the process. Knowing that she had taken a first aid course and Dutch lessons beforehand made us feel safe, and our children immediately clicked with her. That really gave us a sense of peace of mind.

Host family
Safe And Reassuring

The museum card was great — I discovered so much of the Netherlands! Thanks to the buddy program, I felt welcome from the start and made new friends quickly.

Au Pair
Welcome from day one
flux

The Dutch course helped me feel at home with my host family. Together with the cultural events and the museum map, it made my year here unforgettable.

Au Pair
Unforgettable Experience

The guidance during the self-match process gave us a lot of confidence. We knew exactly what to look out for and what steps to take. It made the whole process clear and helped us get off to a good start with our au pair.

Host family
Clear Guidance

Frequently asked Questions

What is an au pair and what are the benefits?

An au pair is a young person from abroad who is temporarily living with a host family. In exchange for room, board and a monthly allowance, the au pair helps with childcare and light household chores. Benefits: flexible and affordable care, rest in family life, cultural exchange and personal growth for both family and au pair.

What is self-match?

With self-match, you choose the au pair that best suits your family, for example via platforms such as AuPairWorld. You control the selection, while Giggles at Home supports the entire process — from screening and preparation to arrival and aftercare. This is how you combine freedom with security and professional guidance.

How much does an au pair cost?
  • Pocket money: €340 per month (set by the government)
  • Room and board: private room, meals and amenities
  • Other costs: telephone, public transport, bicycle use The total costs are usually considerably lower than regular childcare.
How long can an au pair stay?
  • Maximum: 12 months
  • Minimum: EU au pairs can stay temporarily (e.g. 2 months during the summer holidays); non-EU au pairs: at least 6 months. The stay cannot be extended.

An au pair can stay in the Netherlands for a maximum of 12 months. This period is intended to support your family and give the au pair the opportunity to learn about Dutch life and culture.

What are the requirements to host an au pair?
  • Sufficient income for the au pair
  • Separate, private bedroom available
  • At least one minor child in the family
  • Open to cultural exchange, not a substitute for domestic help

To host an au pair, a host family must meet a number of conditions. For example, a sufficient income is required: in 2025, this means €3,368.70 gross social security wage per month for a couple or unmarried couple living together, and €2,694.96 gross per month for a single parent, excluding vacation pay. The host family must provide a separate bedroom for the au pair (see also “What requirements must an au pair's accommodation meet?”) , have a minimum of two family members and offer the au pair an educational, cultural experience, treating them as a full member of the family.

How many hours can my au pair work?

A maximum of 30 hours per week, spread over a maximum of 5 days, with a minimum of 2 days off. No more than 8 hours a day.