Au Pair Training

“Impress Your Family, Increase Your Income,
Improve Your Skills & Ignite Your Passion”

Au Pair Training is offered at Little Sunshines Au Pair Agency. Below is all the information you need to know in order to decide if you wish to do our Au Pair Training.

Course Information:

• The Au Pair Training Course is R500
• Once you purchase the Au Pair Training you will receive the online website access details and you can start
• You need a device to connect to the internet to do the Au Pair Training Course
• You can go through the Au Pair Training Course in your own time
• You can login and logout whenever you wish
• There is no time limit or set time schedule
• Each course takes about 5 hours to go through
• You can work through the course at your own pace
• You do not have to do an exam or test
• You will receive your Certificate once you have completed the Au Pair Training Course
• You will have continued access to the course material, even after you have completed the Au Pair Training Course

Course Material:

• How to Gain Experience and Where to Find a Job
• How to Write a Cover Letter and CV
• What to do at the Interview
• Overtime and Babysitting
• Salaries and Contracts of Employment – petrol, leave and tax
• Au Pair Job Functions – what are normal au pair job functions
• What Not to Do as an Employee and as an Au Pair
• All About the First Day and Settling In
• What Families Expect and Dislike
• The Difficult Side of Being an Au Pair
• Attending Parties and Play dates
• How to Approach a Parent about a Problem
• How to Work for a Difficult Boss
• How to Deal with the Domestic Worker
• How to Interact with Teachers
• How to Deal with Divorce in the Home
• How to Deal with Religion
• Children with Different needs – ADD / ADHD, Sensory Disorder & Anxiety Disorder
• Dealing with Difficult Children – aggression, lack of boundaries and discipline etc.
• Discipline and Boundaries – ages 1 to 14
• Food – Cancer Items, After School Snacks, Lunchboxes and Dinners
• Safety whilst on the Job – allergies, stings, various illnesses, head injuries, sprains, fevers, lice, worms, burns etc.
• Swimming Safety
• Transportation Safety
• Anti-Hijacking Tips and Techniques
• Indoor and Outdoor Activities

Benefits of Doing the Course:

• Impress a Family
• Increase Your Salary
• Improve Your CV
• Grow Your Child Care Knowledge
• Learn More About Children
• Discover Amazing Tips, Tricks and Techniques in Terms of Child Care
• Expand Your Existing Knowledge
• Discover a New Career
• Start a New Career
• Ignite Your Passion

Why Enroll To Do A Course Through Little Sunshines:

• It is the BEST Course in the Industry – Copied by many, but matched by none!
• We can assist with placement through the agency
• The Founder of Little Sunshines Au Pair Agency created the Course based on her 20 years of experience in the au pair industry
  • She has a true passion for the industry and has taken all her years of knowledge and expertise and she has put it all together in a course to improve the industry and to help every au pair to truly be an equipped au pair to be able to handle even the toughest of positions
  • She knows what families want in terms of an au pair
  • She knows what families want to hear at an interview and what they look for
  • She knows what puts families off in terms of au pairs
  • She is a mother of 3 children
  • She has studied psychology
  • She has studied law
  • She has studied life coaching
  • She has owned a recruitment company for 15 years
  • She has 15 years of recruitment experience
  • She owned a preschool for 3 years
  • She has experience with premature babies
  • She has experience with children with ADD, ADHD, Sensory Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Learning Difficulties, and Dyslexia
  • She has experience with children who have undergone Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • She has experience with Cancer, Amnesia, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Gaming Addiction, Physical Assault, Epilepsy, Severe Allergies and more
  • She has assisted children who were victims of domestic violence, physical abuse, sexual abuse and psychological abuse
  • She was looked after by au pairs as a child
  • She was an au pair to multiples, newborns, babies, toddlers, children and teenagers
  • She was an au pair and tutor to a family of 4 children
  • She was an au pair locally and abroad
  • She was a live-in au pair
  • She has employed au pairs
  • She has been a working mom, a work-from-home mom, a single mom, a stay-at-home mom, a class mom, a pregnant mom, a mom with a newborn, a “new” mom, a seasoned mom… in fact the only cap she still has to wear is that of a GRANDmom!
  • She put the course together with her heart and her soul to really try to make a difference in YOUR life!
  • It isn’t just an Au Pair Course, it is teaching skills and lessons that you can use for life based on personal experiences that she went through and based on all the knowledge and wisdom that she has gained over 20 years which has been added into the course
  • Who better to be “taught” by, than someone who has 20 years of life experience to share…!
• We offer a 24/7 support line for those who have enrolled for the course and who are in the industry needing advice, assistance, coaching and help
  • This support line is there even beyond the completion of the course
• Once You Enroll you become a Member of the Little Sunshines Family and we are ALWAYS here for YOU!

Who Should Do The Au Pair Course:

• ANYONE who wishes to be an au pair or who is an au pair
• Au Pairs who are junior or senior au pairs, inexperienced or experienced – EVERYONE
• You do NOT need to be an au pair
• You do NOT need to have au pair experience
• You do NOT need to have a car OR a drivers license
• You do NOT need to be a South African Citizen – people overseas have done the course
• The Au Pair Course is available to ANYONE who wishes to learn more about being an au pair
• The Au Pair Course is available to ANYONE who wishes to improve on child care skills

How Can I Enrol To Do An Online Course:

Simply click on the link below, complete the short enrolment form, send through the proof of payment of the R500 Course Fee (banking details will be supplied once you submit the short enrolment form) and we will send you the link so that you can begin the course. It is as easy and as simple as that.

Testimonials
– From People Who have Completed Our Various Courses & Training –

Judith Santo
I purchased 2 courses and enjoyed them both! They were the best, I learnt so many things l didn’t know. The tutor course had all the techniques, rules, steps about how to tutor a child and how to handle anything when it comes to helping a child. So thank you so much for the courses!

Tannith Brand
The Au Pair Course was very informative and helpful with many questions I had about becoming an Au Pair and dealing with different ages and situations.

Chinaniso Khumalo
It’s been great and quite informative, I have become more confident.

Zanele Phala
I purchased the 4 course package deal and I found all the courses to be educational, understandable, interesting and empowering!

Angela Mogotlane
The Au Pair Course was very informative. Not only useful for au pairs but can be very useful information for new mothers to ease any anxiety they may have surrounding raising their children. I really loved it and it promotes a very involved parenting style which I find to be beautiful.

Elsie Coetzer
The information really helped me. There were things in the course one wouldn’t even think of. The day after the course I attended an interview and I was placed straight away.

Giselle Crous
Many thanks for assisting me with the au pair course. I feel much more confident going overseas and working there as an au pair. This course helped me to understand what an au pair really is and what to do. Thank you!

Elzette Fourie
I have never come across a homework course like this and as a teacher I have been exposed to many courses. As a Grade 5 teacher I would recommend this course to anyone who has to do homework with children.

Maggie Saidi
Very helpful. I love the curriculum it is well explained in simple English and easy to understand.

Monica Chiwetu
I heard about this online au pair course from my friend Loveness who did it with Little Sunshines. I really enjoyed this course, tackling new topics and having the answers of how to react in certain situations. Thank you.

Lerusha Moodley
I enrolled for the Tutoring Course. Great insight. Thank You!

Shannon Freeman
The course was well put together and detailed in terms of what to do specifically within a situation. Everything is explained thoroughly. I learnt a few new techniques and things. Thank you it was a great experience.

Lee-Anne Van Graan
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I learnt a lot especially when it came to the infant and childcare under the age of 2 years old. The course matter was very educational and I would recommend it to anyone looking to work in the Au pairing industry.

Makanyara Nyamagodo
Wonderful piece of information. Really relevant to the job and even everyday living. Enjoyed it and learnt a lot such that I have gone through the information more than once already. Many thanx!

Alice Msipa
The course was interesting and very informative . It equipped me with necessary skills needed to effectively guide and teach different children. Of particular interest was the knowledge I gained on how to handle individual children as per their needs.

Marushqa Gabriels
It’s an amazing journey learning new skills I haven’t known about. It broadened my knowledge and it will also help me one day when I have my own little family. It has been a great journey and I have surely learnt a lot from Little Sunshines.

Mokgantsho Gope
I liked going through the course very much. A lot of information was given and I learnt many things. It was a very good course to do.

Nicole Greenberg
The online au pair course is very easy to use and to go through. Well worth the money spent! I am so glad that I chose to do it.

Elizabeth Siebert
The online course was very easy to use and everything loaded quickly. It was well laid out and a breeze to work through, even at my age! I was very impressed. A great course. Well done!

Zeta Woest
A friend recommended this online au pair course to me and I am very happy that I chose to do it. It has helped me secure a position with a family after many failed interviews. I really think that this course if very useful for someone trying to find a job

Tumelo Mphuthi
Really loved the course, very informative and helpful. All the information shared here was and is really useful.

Natalie Smidt
I loved the course. It was most interesting. I have learned a lot. Thank you Little Sunshines!

Kelsey Greyling
The tutor course is very informative and interesting to work through.

Lelize Van As
I have learned a lot, not only how to help children, but about myself as well. I will recommend this course to my friends and family. I love it! It helped me a lot.

Emmie Mndala
Thank you for this online training. It is simple, elegant and very easy to use. Amazing courses and interesting topics! The Home School Course assisted me with understanding topics that I was battling to do with my children. I will tell my friends to enroll for all the courses!

Helena Lokchander
I did the Home School Teacher course. I learnt a lot. Helps with a lot of questions. Will recommend it to other au pairs.

Thenjiwe Mlopo
This course is so educational and informative. I have learnt a lot.

Chuandre Kuhn
It was an excellent course.

Cherisse Gara
Outstanding / extraordinary! Everything was straight to the point and thoroughly explained. It was awesome, an eye opener!

Mariska Van Rooyen
The Home School Teacher Course was my favourite. I loved it! All the courses were well put together. Thank you.

Caitlin Campbell
Very informative and interesting.

Matthew Cowie
Excellent course and valuable information!

Melissa Minnaar
The au pair course helped me to understand what it really means to be an au pair!

Liza Pittelli
Fantastic!

Lynette Wilms
Great content!

Taryne Young
Excellent content!

Joshua Dylan Fouche
All the courses arewell structured and informative. I have learned a lot, especially about child care – things that I don’t come into contact with much being a tutor. I really enjoyed the baby section!

Eslinah Mpala
I really enjoyed the training and l learnt a lot of things that l never knew before. I would like to say thank you so much!

Fransiske De Klerk
Excellent!

Eileen De Oliviera
Thank you! It had so much valuable information. Thank you very much, the modules held a valuable amount of information. I am truly impressed and honoured to have completed the course. I hope to be a benefit to parents and their children in the future.

Heidi Braman
This homework training helped me in so many ways to be a better au pair to the family I work for. My boss and I were really struggling to cope with the amount of homework the children have to do and with this course we have found balance between extra murals, homework and we even get around to doing REVISION. I am so unbelievably grateful to my boss for sending me on this course. Life has become much easier for both of us.

Precious Sibanda
I did the online au pair course and afterwards I got a position abroad as an au pair. It really helped me a lot!

Patricia Bongiwe
Wow I was so impressed with the online au pair training. Well organised training.

Maria Botha
I must say I really enjoyed the course and I learnt a lot. I will recommend you guys and get you more students.

Nozithelo Sibanda
Training has been very educational and I have learnt a lot. It was also fun and interactive.

Simeh Ndlovu
The au pair course is beautiful.

Storm Ashburner
I heard about your training at my interview and I thought it would be a good addition to my CV. I found the training very informative and although I already have Au Pair experience I learnt many new things.

Rumbidzai Mudzimurema
I heard about Little Sunshines Au Pair Agency from a friend. I am very glad that I did the training with Little Sunshines. The Au Pair course was very informative, and it explained everything very clearly. I will be able to do my job much easier. Thank you so much!!

Shahana Naidoo
I am a mom of 3 children and homework was driving me crazy! After completing this course doing homework has become time well spent with my children and a positive experience. Highly recommended.

Kay Hashim
I did this course to improve my tutoring skills. I have tutored children of various ages for 3 years and this course opened my eyes to unbelievable things I have never known. My tutoring has improved greatly.

Sophia Tolentino
This course has literally been a life changing experience for my children and I. Homework is no longer the daily nightmare it used to be. I now understand why I was struggling so much with my kids and why they were getting so frustrated every day. This course has turned homework into an activity rather than a chore! I am recommending it to all the mothers at my children’s school as well as to friends and family. Thank you so much!!

Sara Craw
I can’t believe how much information there was. This course is worth the money and I am very grateful to Little Sunshines for the way in which they taught the course. It was fun and really well put together.

Gebashe Sihlengiwe
Thank you so much. I must say going through the course opened my eyes wider and I have gained so much knowledge. It also helped me to see other doors opening for me. Thank you. Thank you!

Marcelle Hyman
Thank you very much for the very informative au pair course. A must for any au pair reentering this field of work. It was a great experience. The vast knowledge of what to do, not to do or expect from your employer is really good. This course is a must for all au pairs, with or without knowledge. What a wonderful insight it gave me.

Ashleigh Williams
I enjoyed it so much, learned things that I can apply to my everyday life!

Anna Schultz
I saw this on internet search (Germany) and because it was not expensive I decided to buy it and see. I was very surprised. Normally a course like this is very expensive. I went over the instruction at night and after a week I was finished. It had so much information. I couldn’t believe it. I received my certificate straight away. I have told many work colleagues to buy this course.

Kate Koukoularis
All I can say is wow! Thanks so much! It was far more than I expected, extremely informative!

Emily Ndlovu
I saw this advert at my church and my pastor said he has heard good things about it so I purchased it. I was so happy because I was worried it was a scam. The information was very good. I showed my pastor the course and the certificate and he now recommends the course to all the people in matric and to domestic workers, au pairs and to teachers to help them with their jobs. We are all very happy. Thank you Little Sunshines. You are helping many of us.

Emma Bowring
The online au pair course was very informative. All the information was neatly and logically detailed. It was easy to follow and to go through.

Shirley Bateman
I heard about the au pair course through a friend. It was incredibly well put together and I really enjoyed working through it.

Joyce Smith
It was life changing. It was the best au pair course. It was very informative.

Jani Strauss
Thank you for the au pair course. I learnt so much and I am very excited to start au pairing!

Nokuthula Masum
THANKS! I have learnt a lot from you guys.

Noziga Mashele
Fantastic training – well worth the money!

Kaylin Krupke
The course is very professional with great examples and a wide range of knowledge. It was helpful and covered a wide range of topics.

Mainah Ndlovu
The course was fun and packed with information. It gave very good direction.

Sune Lange
The course was enjoyable and I learnt a lot!

Andrea Vetter
I found the course was very helpful. I learnt a lot of new things.

Megan Laubscher
My knowledge on children has greatly improved. I am a mom and I learnt many new and interesting things which I wasn’t aware of.

Karin Eksteen
I found the course very helpful. The advice and tips given were practical and would definitely assist me further.

Christine Meyer
It was a lot of relevant information. I enjoyed it a lot!

Chante Van Zyl
I really enjoyed the course. It really prepared me.

Anel Goosen
The course was excellent. I learnt a lot!

Chiquitte-Celene Viljoen
The courses covered all topics – even those one wouldn’t think about! It was very insightful and it opened my eyes about being an au pair and how to improve.

Kimberly Nambiar
The course was very easy to understand and challenging topics were explained very well. I’m very happy that I chose this au pair course. Thank you.

Samantha Cheyne
I feel much more prepared to be an au pair. I now know what is required of me and how to fulfill the expectations of an au pair. The course was extremely enlightening and taught me a lot about child care.

Despina Rockas
Great for both young au pairs who are starting out and for experienced au pairs to learn the intricacies of being an au pair. Love the tips about how to deal with difficult toddlers and also with assisting with homework. The course will give me daily help.

Tracey Saywood
I found the au pair training very informative and I have definitely gained more confidence with au pairing and working with families.

Bernedine van Heerden
It was very enlightening and helpful. I really enjoyed it!

Christel van Greunen
Thank you for the very informative course. I would suggest and recommend this course to anyone applying for an au pair job or who wants to be an au pair.

Sakile Malanga
It was very useful. I learnt many things that I did not know about. As an au pair with 10 years of au pair experience I found it very informative.

Siphetheni Ngwenya
It was amazing!

Anbu Mudely
The course was excellent. All the necessary information was given on how to au pair and conduct yourself as an au pair. Many common au pair errors were also looked at.

Lizelle Conradie
The course was professional and I gained a lot of knowledge.

Mignon Erasmus
I was very happy and would recommend this course.

Kate Myburgh
After completing the course I was much more informed about being an au pair and I was able to secure a position shortly thereafter. I highly recommend the course.

Jessica Botha
I really enjoyed attending the training. I gained a lot of knowledge and I was well prepared to work for a family.

Engeline Gwaze
I am a qualified teacher and I gained so much knowledge doing these courses. There is so much in these courses which teaching colleges omit. Highly recommended.

Lana-Dawn Dippenaar
Very informative, useful and helpful. A real eye opener in regards to different children and their different needs.

Britney Niemand
I really have learnt so much. It has helped me for work and future purposes. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to work in a similar field of work, or for parents and teachers.

Hayley Hibbard
I did the tutoring course and it is an excellent course.

Paulina Skibinski
Excellent approach and explanations on dealing with homework issues. Fantastic guidance on the value of homework and how children relate to it.

Rosaline Ayuku
Thank you Little Sunshine. The training has been educational and motivational to my life, it has thought me so much about caring for kid’s. I can’t wait to start working with children. I for one would recommend this organisation for other people who would like to work in this field.

Katie Conan
I have learnt a lot of good tips and tricks, especially for assisting with homework. For such a low price, it was extremely good value and I would definitely recommend Little Sunshines for prospective au pairs.

Shiloh De Beer
My sister did this course a few years ago and said it was great! It has been AMAZING!!! Thank you. So informative and educational. Great for moms and au pairs.

Amber Kotze
The Au Pair Course and the Infant, Baby & Toddler Course taught me things that I did not know and if I was in that situation I would probably do things so wrong. I’m so happy I took this course. I can really help the children that I will work with in a more efficient ways.

Cynthia Mupande
Very informative and educational!

Pontsho Moyo
An eye opener and very interesting. I have indeed learned a lot. Thank you so much for this course it was worth it!

Manto Maruta
Powerful and Perfect.

Lee-Anne Botha
AMAZING!!!!

Ashley Moolman
It was very interesting. I learned a great deal on childcare and child development.

Samantha Tyler
Learnt a bunch of new things that my mom has not taught me/advised me yet.

Simonique Lensley
It is a very interesting and professional course to teach you the finer details of an infant, baby and toddler which you need to know.

Nyarai Muguti
I found all 4 courses so interesting. They are quite amazing.

Nicolette Mashego
Insightful and informative.

Gertrude Ndlovu
Keep up the best standards!!

Kimberly Du Preez
Very educational. Not an overload of information and a very good guide of what to do and what not to do.

Masamoele Koena
The course was very interesting and I have learnt a lot from it and I will definitely recommend this course to my friends and family.

Tanya Conego
I purchased the 4 course package deal. I gained a lot of knowledge regarding infants, baby and toddlers. I learnt a lot from the Tutor course about how to help a child with their subjects. I got much more understanding about how to homeschool a child with the Home School Teaching Course. The Homework Tips and Guidance course gave me more knowledge on how I can interact with a child while they do their work.

Brittany Rencken
I enjoyed the Infant, Baby and Toddler Course. I have learnt a lot of interesting facts and methods that I will definitely take with me to the future.

Attiyah Martin
The Interview Tips and Presentation Course is helpful, and will benefit when I interact with a family.

Eunice Siduna
The Au Pair Course was informative and interesting. I enjoyed each and every module.

Nonkululeko Khumalo
I truly enjoyed reading and learning The Home School Teaching Course. It’s very informative and highlights key areas on homeschooling. Thank you for this much needed expansion of knowledge

Gabrielle Hardy
Awesome! Super helpful and includes stuff that some parents may not even be aware of.

Precious Dube
Easy to understand and useful information. Keep going!!

Gita Ndlovu
Extremely informative and educational. An absolute pleasure!

Juanice Van Der Merwe
I have learned a lot about how to take better care of children and how to talk to the parents if there are any problems. I now know what to do in a interview and what questions to ask.

Corine Claasen
Good course, lots of reading but worth it. I have really learnt a lot.

Augustine Blazer
Its a great course to have because everything is clear and understandable. Not difficult at all.Thank you!

Tayla Riley
It’s Amazing!!!

Roche Henning
It’s a great course and I will be using all the advice given.

Claudette Meintjes
Very informative and well structured. I enjoyed the course

Catherine Bishop
The course was interesting and informative. I found the special needs very interesting and helpful.

Farirai Kanyenze
The course was very comprehensive, easy to follow and very informative.

Lydia Sibanda
Simple, smart and easy to follow. I would highly recommend to anyone.

Justine Easton
This course has been very helpful. I definitely feel more confident now in being able to take care of a baby or toddler.

Susan Chibarara
I really enjoyed my course. l will definitely enroll for some more courses!

Portia Dakile
The course was interesting and educational. I learned so many things I didn’t know and now I understand.

Karen Drew
As a kids yoga teacher I found this course extremely informative. Even with a 3 year old in the house I have learnt so much reading through everything. Thank you so much for providing so much guidance on a platform like this that can help us move forward with the path I am looking to make my career.

Nadeen Oosthuizen
The course is well set out. It is well explained and it refreshed my memory on a lot of aspects of being an au pair.