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Incorporating an au pair into your family

As I've worked with au pairs, I'm discovering that there are many ways to incorporate them into your family and lifestyle.  What do you think? How do you incorporate them into the things your family…Continue

Tags: provider, AuPairCare, pair, au, live-in

Started Dec 13, 2010

How are au pair agencies different?

I was recently talking with another new area director and she asked why AuPairCare was different from other au pair agencies.  Here's one difference that I think is very important.  AuPairCare has an…Continue

Tags: provider, AuPairCare, pair, au, live-in

Started Nov 29, 2010

Why an Au Pair
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Have you considered an au pair? An au pair is a young adult from another country who lives with your family and provides in-home childcare. Au pairs work up to 45 hours per week in exchange for the…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Darcy Martin Nov 29, 2010.

 

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Do you wonder about the training a nanny receives? Check out the training that an au pair from AuPairCare receives.

Au Pair Training that a Nanny just doesn't receiveThe Au Pair AcademyAll Au Pair Care au pairs attend the Au Pair Academy prior to arrival to the host family's home. This special program is designed to provide au pairs with an introduction to their year as an au pair and to provide practical training and information about childcare and safety topics. The program also focuses on introducing au pairs to American culture and what they can expect living with an American host family.During the 3-day…See More
Mar 2, 2011
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Kids with an au pair have fun on their snow day in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

Once again, there is a snow day in Hampton Roads, VA.  All the kids with an au pair for child care are outside having fun in the snow with their au pair.  I love seeing what everyone is doing today.  Send me your pictures and videos and I'll get them on the site.  Here's one:  Au pair and kids sleddingSee More
Feb 10, 2011
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A Variety of Program Options for Au Pairs in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

The Standard ProgramAu Pair Care's standard au pair program is a year-long experience, combining dedicated au pair childcare and cultural exchange. Au pairs provide up to 45 hours of care per week, not to exceed 10 hours per day. Hours are flexible, so you can work with your au pair to create a schedule to accommodate your family's needs. View au pair responsibilities.The Infant Specialized Au Pair ProgramThis unique program provides host families who have infants with a trained au pair who…See More
Feb 7, 2011
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AuPairCare High-Quality Child Care Creates Smarter Kids in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

Summary: Studies show that high-quality child care, such as the live-in child care offered by AuPairCare, contributes to higher achievement scores in adolescents.San Francisco, CA – July 15, 2010 – As children go back to school this fall, one of the most important tools for success is not a good breakfast or new school supplies – but high-quality child care, such as the live-in child care offered by AuPairCare international au pairs. As reported by a national research study published in Child…See More
Feb 3, 2011
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Value Comparison: Childcare that fits your budget in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

Hosting an au pair provides families with tremendous value. Not only do you benefit from having in-home childcare provided by a carefully screened au pair, you will find that the program is economical in comparison to other types of childcare.  The average weekly cost is about $340 a week (or $7.50 an hour). Au Pair Care provides great value, especially for…See More
Jan 25, 2011
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Look at all the discounts offered by AuPairCare for host families and au pairs in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

 Discounts from AuPairCareAu Pair Care offers several types of discounts for our new and repeat host families.Repeat Family DiscountAu Pair Care thanks our returning families by offering various discounts and benefits. Save $650 with a waived $350 application fee and a $300 program fee discount on another 12-month program. This discount may not be combined with any other…See More
Jan 20, 2011
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Sharing with your Area Director at AuPairCare in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

AuPairCareMany host families and au pairs view their area director as simply the agency representative who calls monthly.  Yet Area Directors can and should be so much more.  Confidante, resource, friend - these are all words I hope my cluster uses to describe me. There are, of course, things you may not want to share.  This is understandable!  Yet there is so much that your Area Director should and wants to know!  Planning a move, an…See More
Jan 18, 2011
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An Au Pair Child Care option addresses all concerns by the NACCRRA

 Below is an article taken from the 2011 Report by theNational Association of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies Doesn't an au pair fit every category they address?  Look into having anau pair through AuPairCare Children Need Quality Child Care,Even in a Recession The current economic recession makes child carechoices even more difficult for parents. CCR&Rs reportthat parents are moving their children from licensedprograms to…See More
Jan 17, 2011
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Darcy Martin commented on LizPW's group Working Moms
"Do any of you struggle with childcare? Have you considered an au pair? An au pair is a young adult from another country who lives with your family and provides in-home childcare. Au pairs work up to 45 hours per week in exchange for the opportunity…"
Jan 12, 2011
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We know ALL moms work, and work hard. We just happen to work outside the home. Lets talk about day care, family leave policies, sick days, missing our kids and more...
Jan 12, 2011
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Schedule and Consistency for your AuPairCare au pair

AuPairCare Live-in Childcarewww.aupaircare.com I'd like to chat about schedules.  Everyone has a crazy schedule and everyone's schedule varies.  But, when thinking about a schedule for your au pair, try to find something that is consistent.  Maybe you'll be able to allow the au pair to consistently have Saturday nights off, maybe it's Sunday evenings, or even Thursday evenings.  Having a few consistencies in an au pair's life will help ground them in our…See More
Jan 11, 2011
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Child Care in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg

Are you looking for childcare?  Do you need an extra hand?  Are you overwhelmed caring for the kids and trying to do everything else you need to do?  Have you considered an au pair? An au pair is a young adult from another country who lives with your family and provides in-home childcare. Au pairs work up to 45 hours per week in exchange for the opportunity to live with an American family. Because au pairs offer live-in childcare, they have more flexibility and can care for your children at the…See More
Dec 20, 2010
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Incorporating a au pair into your family

As I've worked with au pairs, I'm discovering that there are many ways to incorporate them into your family and lifestyle.  What do you think? How do you incorporate them into the things your family likes to do?  I know that when we all carved pumpkins it was so fun for the au pairs.  One of my au pairs googled pumpkin carving and spent hours coming up with just the right face to carve.  Many of them were baffled by why we carve pumpkins.  I didn't really have an answer to those questions and…See More
Dec 13, 2010
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How are au pair agencies different?

I was recently talking with another new area director and she asked why AuPairCare was different from other au pair agencies.  Here's one difference that I think is very important.  AuPairCare has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.  What does that mean?  I googled it to get the answer and here's what I found:  The grade represents BBB's degree of confidence that the business is operating in a trustworthy manner and will make a good faith effort to resolve any customer concerns filed…See More
Nov 29, 2010
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Darcy Martin replied to Darcy Martin's discussion Why an Au Pair
"I understand your concern if you're in Las Vegas! I would suggest either getting a younger au pair (18-19) b/c then they are too young to drink in our country. Or getting an older one that would have more experience and doesn't want to…"
Nov 29, 2010

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Have you considered an au pair? An au pair is a young adult from another country who lives with your family and provides in-home childcare. Au pairs work up to 45 hours per week in exchange for the opportunity to live with an American family. Because au pairs offer live-in childcare, they have more flexibility and can care for your children at the times that accommodate your family's schedule. While all au pairs have childcare experience, speak conversational English, have completed a secondary education, and are between 18-26 yrs. old, the diversity of au pairs is immense. Families can select from au pairs based on nationality, language, age, driving skills, gender and swimming ability. Au pairs are so much more than a babysitter. Your au air will broaden your children's horizons by teaching them about new cultures and traditions. No other type of in-home childcare provides this unique and enriching opportunity in the safety and security of your own home! Visit www.aupaircare.com or call me at 800.428.7247 and find out more. Sincerely, Darcy Martin, Hampton Roads Area Director
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Do you wonder about the training a nanny receives? Check out the training that an au pair from AuPairCare receives.

Au Pair Training that a Nanny just doesn't receive



The Au Pair Academy



All Au Pair Care au pairs attend the Au Pair Academy prior to arrival to the host family's home. This special program is designed to provide au pairs with an introduction to their year as an au pair and to provide practical training and information about childcare and safety topics. The program also focuses on introducing au pairs to American culture and what they can expect living with an American host… Continue

Posted on March 2, 2011 at 4:00pm

Kids with an au pair have fun on their snow day in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

au pair and child in the snow Once again, there is a snow day in Hampton Roads, VA.  All the kids with an au pair for child care are outside having fun in the snow with their au pair.  I love seeing what everyone is doing today.  Send me your pictures and videos and I'll get them on the site.  Here's one:  Au pair and kids…

Continue

Posted on February 10, 2011 at 9:52am

A Variety of Program Options for Au Pairs in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

The Standard Program

Au Pair Care's standard au pair program is a year-long experience, combining dedicated au pair childcare and cultural exchange. Au pairs provide up to 45 hours of care per week, not to exceed 10 hours per day. Hours are flexible, so you can work with your au pair to create a schedule to accommodate your family's needs. View au pair responsibilities.



The Infant Specialized Au Pair Program

This unique program provides host families who have infants with a… Continue

Posted on February 7, 2011 at 10:13am

AuPairCare High-Quality Child Care Creates Smarter Kids in Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg

Summary: Studies show that high-quality child care, such as the live-in child care offered by AuPairCare, contributes to higher achievement scores in adolescents.



San Francisco, CA – July 15, 2010 – As children go back to school this fall, one of the most important tools for success is not a good breakfast or new school supplies – but high-quality child care, such as the live-in child care offered by AuPairCare international au pairs. As reported by a national research study… Continue

Posted on February 3, 2011 at 6:34am

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