The primary advantages of an au pair over
other forms of childcare are flexibility, convenience, and peace of mind
knowing that your child is being cared for by a trusted person in the safe
environment of your own home. Additionally, an
au pair will provide your children with more personal care and
attention than they would receive in an out-of-home child care environment.
An au pair can assist your family
from as little as a few hours a week to several hours each day or even in a
full-day capacity. The roles that an
au pair can take for your family include:
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Solving family transport problems by taking children to and from school and
after-school appointments
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Helping your children improve their marks by assisting them with school work
and supervising their homework
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Providing care and companionship for your children
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Providing your family with other services requiring transport such as grocery
shopping and collecting post
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Assisting your family with the preparation of meals
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Engaging in stimulating games and activities with your children
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Providing you with a trusted occasional babysitting option