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I grew up with Au Paires. I don't know exactly where to find them, however I do know that they lived in my home, so room and board was provided as well as a car and gas. They had a full day and night off, and an extra night off during the week. If something came up my parents worked with them. They cleaned, cooked sometimes, played with us and ran errands with and for us. I am seeing it happening far less however; generally I have found that most working new moms use either a nanny or day care facilities. A Nanny is the same deal, however you pay them more because they don't get room and board, car and gas money, and they also usually don't clean or cook.(except for lunches for the kids). If they're sick they call off, which you don't have to worry about with day care facilities or au paires. However with a day care facility you have other concerns. Children breed colds and other illnesses in day care (some say great for immune systems, but you still have to deal with a sick kid so less sleep and more worry), however they develop great socialization. There are also concerns with cost, certifications, background checks, and general trust. I have friends who have loved their day care centers, and some who have hated them. It really depends on what kind of research you are putting into it. Good Luck!