Our
Story
We adore children! And, we understand that
your children are your most precious gift.
We adore children! And, we understand that your children are your most precious gift.
Au Pair Hive was founded with a vision to create genuine, lasting connections between families and childcare professionals. With years of experience in recruitment, operations, and child care, founder Bianca Sarkis brings both professional insight and lived experience as a former au pair.
Today, she is supported by a small, dedicated team who help guide placements and nurture our growing community. Whether you’re a parent in need of support or a child carer looking for the right fit, you’re in capable, caring hands with us.
Our Vision
We strive to connect parents with compatible au pairs who will provide their children with the highest quality care as well as create an atmosphere that encourages growth and supports each child in reaching their fullest potential.
The True Value of an Au Pair: Why Connection Matters More Than a Checklist
Discover the true value of an au pair, why emotional connection matters just as much as qualifications when finding the right fit for your family.
Five simple ways to calm children when they’re upset
Whether it’s a temper tantrum, an emotional outburst or a fight with a friend/sibling — when your child is upset it’s often extremely overwhelming and exhausting. Try these simple ideas to help calm them when they’re upset: Guide your child in counting from one to...
Five Mother’s Day gift ideas for au pairs to make with kids
It’s time to start thinking about Mother’s Day gifts! Nothing says “I love you” more than a handmade gift and for moms, receiving one from their children is one of the greatest joys. For au pairs, making DIY Mother’s Day gifts is a great way to encourage creativity as...
How to Make Your New Au Pair’s First Day as Smooth as Possible
You and your busy bees (kiddies) may feel both excited and a little nervous about what to expect on your au pairs first day with your family. This is absolutely normal as change always takes some getting used to and we’re sure your new au pair is feeling a little...