Our Care Professionals
What Makes A Care Professional?
Apex Social works with families and Care Professionals to create a care plan for the child while providing the necessary training Care Professionals need through Apex Academy.
With its ecosystem of Care Professionals, Apex Social differentiates itself by empowering and educating Care Professionals to provide the best possible childcare through continuing education and diversifying methods of care delivery. This helps us create the most well-rounded candidates. We use experiential learning, interdisciplinary training, and cultural exchange to ensure all our Care Professionals have the tools and knowledge they need to help children reach their potential and create a more comfortable family environment.

European vs. American Care Professionals
Our European Care Professionals are predominantly from Germany and Austria.. Families who match with an overseas Care Professional will be subject to the rules and regulations which govern the J-1 au pair visa program, local labor laws as well as Apex Social’s Family Guidelines. European Care Professionals are eligible to provide care for children ages 4 months to 17 years old. For a complete overview of program regulations and to see if you qualify to match with a European Care Professional, please contact an Apex Social Program Advisor at 844-787-6566.
Our American Care Professionals are pursuing work in the field of education or therapy and are early in their career. Families who match with an American Care Professional will be subject to local labor laws as well as Apex Social’s Family Guidelines which are based on best practices for successful live-in placements. American Care Professionals are eligible to care for children and young adults.
Katherin
Host Mom
Peter and Amy
Host Parents, San Francisco
Daniel
Host Dad, Colorado
Cassandra
Host Mom, Atlanta
Misa
Host Mom
Luisella
Host Mom, Baltimore
Katherine
Host Mom, New York City
Julie
Host Mom, Southern California
Dana
Host Mom, Maryland
Scott
Host Dad, New Jersey
Allison
Host Mom, NJ
Katherine
Host Mom, Chicago, IL
Teresa
Host Mom, Virginia
Holly
Host Mom, San Francisco
Peter
Host Dad, San Francisco
Hillary
Host Mom, Washington D.C.
Sharon
Host Mom, San Francisco
Claudia
Host Mom, Dallas
Lesley
Host Mom, Maryland
Vacelia
Host Mom, Florida
Katherin
Host Mom
Peter and Amy
Host Parents, San Francisco
Daniel
Host Dad, Colorado
Cassandra
Host Mom, Atlanta
Misa
Host Mom
Luisella
Host Mom, Baltimore
Katherine
Host Mom, New York City
Julie
Host Mom, Southern California
Dana
Host Mom, Maryland
Scott
Host Dad, New Jersey
Allison
Host Mom, NJ
Katherine
Host Mom, Chicago, IL
Teresa
Host Mom, Virginia
Holly
Host Mom, San Francisco
Peter
Host Dad, San Francisco
Hillary
Host Mom, Washington D.C.
Sharon
Host Mom, San Francisco
Claudia
Host Mom, Dallas
Lesley
Host Mom, Maryland
Vacelia
Host Mom, Florida
Care Professionals Screening
Apex Social Group’s application and vetting process is highly detailed and provides families with a comprehensive understanding of the candidate’s background, experience, and skills. The screening and application process for Care Professionals includes:
- Detailed application with personal and professional history
- Photographs (and optional video)
- Childcare experience & hours accumulated
- Criminal background check
- Professional references (verified by Apex)
- Personal references (verified by Apex)
- Proof of education and degree
- Apex personal interview
- English language assessment
- Personality assessment using Dr. Harman’s Personality Analysis “The Color Code”
U.S. Department of State Requirements
In addition to Apex Social’s application and screening process, every European candidate must also meet the requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of State. European Care Professionals are required to:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 26 years old
- Be a non-U.S. citizen
- Be proficient in English
- Have no criminal background
- Have completed secondary school
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Have at least 200 hours of experience caring for children under the age of two (if placed with a family having children under the age of two)
Care Professionals Training
