Getting started
Your first 30 days as an au pair
A simple, friendly checklist to help you settle in with your host family and neighborhood.
# Your first 30 days
You just arrived — take a breath. Here is a simple week-by-week plan:
**Week 1** — Learn the kids names, allergies, school routines. Find the closest grocery store, pharmacy, and coffee shop.
**Week 2** — Get a US phone plan (Mint, Visible, T-Mobile Prepaid), open a bank account, ask your family about the driving practice plan.
**Week 3** — Join a local WhatsApp group. Say hi to another au pair near you.
**Week 4** — Book something you look forward to: a museum, a hike, a coffee date. This is your year too.