Safety and screening: checks before a placement

Au Pair Bureau is a meeting place, not a placement or screening agency. Users are responsible for checking each other and deciding whether an arrangement is suitable.

Optional identity checks

Stripe Identity checks are optional. An identity check does not verify references, qualifications, criminal history or suitability, and is not a safety or placement guarantee.

Checks are your responsibility

• Ask for all past references and contact the referees directly.

• Arrange a video interview and check identity, experience and any certificates yourself.

• Arrange any necessary background, eligibility and other checks before agreeing a placement.

• Agree duties, hours, pay, accommodation and other terms in writing.

Membership payments and private requests

Use the official checkout only for platform memberships. Do not send advance money to another user to secure a role, travel or a visa.