Knoxville, Au Pairs attend a Tennessee Smokies Baseball game

Last month Au Pairs here in Knoxville attended a Tennessee Smokies Minor League baseball game. Many of the Au Pairs had never attended a baseball game before and enjoyed the new experience. It was a great day for baseball as we enjoyed watching the Tennessee Smokies play the Chattanooga Lookouts. No doubt a highlight of the game was the delicious ballpark food, especially the funnel cakes!

This month we will enjoy Miniature golf and Ice Cream on Saturday, July 16th at 2 PM in West Knoxville.

Summer Savings with AuPairCare

To kick off the summer, AuPairCare is offering an application promotion through the month of June. You can apply online for just $59! All you have to do is enter the promo code SUMMER$59 when you apply in order to receive this huge savings. Apply today and have access to our large database of au pairs who are ready to provide you with excellent childcare!
Apply today, promo ends on June 30th!

As the Area Director I am always happy to speak with families about the benefits of hosting an au pair. Please feel free to contact me at rwatsonapc@gmail.com for more information or check out our website www.aupaircare.com.

Frequently Asked Questions about Au Pairs

Most families who have never heard of AuPairCare have many questions about how the program works. Here are just a few...

How soon after we apply can we expect an au pair to arrive at our home?
The process typically takes 6 to 10 weeks from the time you apply to the program to the time the au pair arrives in your home. Once we receive your au pair application and references, an Au Pair Care representative will schedule an in-home interview with you. You will be able to review au pair applications shortly thereafter. The variable in the timeline is the matching process. If you have very specific criteria that you are looking for, your match and arrival may take a bit longer. On average, however, our families complete the process within the 6 to 10 weeks.

Can we get an au pair anytime?
Yes. Au Pair Care can place an au pair year round. Au pairs are scheduled to arrive to the U.S. approximately every two weeks and more often during the summer months.
Do you offer male au pairs as well as female au pairs?
Yes. Male au pairs make excellent, nurturing caregivers to children. With a male au pair, it’s like having an older brother and role model for your children.

How do we select our au pair?
Using Family Room, Au Pair Care’s unique online matching system, you can view au pair profiles that are compatible with your family’s needs. You are able to select au pairs you are interested in interviewing and review their complete au pair application - all online at anytime! We also offer you the assistance of a Matching Expert to support you in the matching process.

What if I don’t like my au pair once they get here?
Your local Au Pair Care representative will work with you to solve any issues that may arise. We will start by identifying the issue and attempt to solve the problem through mediation and guidance. If this approach is unsuccessful, you have the option of receiving a replacement au pair.


For more information about hosting an au pair please visit www.aupaircare.com.

What are the real benefits of an au pair? in Knoxville, TN

An AuPairCare Host Family shares with ABC news why they have chosen an au pair to meet their childcare needs.

What are the benefits of hosting an Au Pair with AuPairCare versus traditional childcare options in Knoxville, TN?

Many child care options are unaffordable to the average U.S. family. In 2009 the average center-based child care fees for an infant were more than the average annual amount that families spent on food, according to a survey done by Child Care Resource and Referral. Parents want high quality child care, but its high cost forces many parents to make sacrifices. But, parents don’t have to sacrifice high quality for affordability. Au pair matching agencies, such as AuPairCare, provide international au pairs for U.S. families at a low cost when compared to other child care options in the country.

The hourly cost of an au pair from AuPairCare is approximately $7.50 per hour, considerably lower than the cost of baby sitters, nannies, day-care centers, and camps. Most baby sitters in the U.S. charge an average of $10 to $15 per hour, and are not required to go through specialized child care training, like AuPairCare’s au pairs. Au pairs provide individual attention to children, whereas a day-care center employee’s attention is divided among many children. The cost of AuPairCare’s au pairs remains the same regardless of how many children a host family has or what hours the au pair is providing child care. This makes it a great child care option for families with multiples or parents who work nontraditional hours, as day-care centers charge per child and increase the cost for child care during nontraditional hours.

Au Pairs in Knoxville, TN go Bowling!

Au Pairs here in Knoxville enjoyed an afternoon of bowling and ice cream for our May event. Every month I enjoy spending time with the au pairs and getting to know them all a little better. These are a wonderful group of young women who are enjoying their year in Knoxville providing excellent childcare for their host families. These monthly events give the au pairs a break from their busy schedules and a chance to spend time together.

Knoxville, TN Host Family with Multiples shares why having an Au Pair is the best option.

At AuPairCare we understand that each family is unique. That is why our programs are customized to fit your childcare needs, lifestyle, and timing. Marshall and Ashley Franklin have triplet 9 month old girls and were in need of dependable, flexible childcare. This is exactly what the Franklin family has found in their au pair, Luana (Luly). Luly is providing the Franklin family with exceptional live in childcare that insures their daughters are safe, happy, and healthy. Hosting an au pair has not only met the Franklin family's childcare needs but has extended their family.

Below are some questions that Ashley has taken the time to answer about why having an au pair with AuPairCare is the best option for their family.

Why did you choose to host an au pair with AuPairCare over other childcare options?

I chose APC versus other childcare options for several reasons -
1) I wanted our children to be taken care of in our home. They were 8 weeks premature, so we were advised against going to a daycare because of risk of illness, and their immune system was weaker than a normal term baby.
2) I wanted someone to care for the girls that would love them as their own and not just think of them as a job.
3) I wanted the girls to have a consistent caregiver that would be dedicated to staying with us for at least one year.
4) Obviously the financial benefits. We could not afford childcare outside of the home for three babies!

What have you enjoyed most about having an au pair?

I love how Luly has allowed Marshall and I to be spontaneous again. With triplets you can imagine that almost everything has to be planned out to the tee, and it is nice that if Luly is helping us we can run and grab coffee together or just go for a walk and talk for a while without having to plan it well in advance. Luly is truly part of our family and I love having someone else in our home to help us care for the girls. Also there is the cultural aspect - I love sitting and talking with Luly about Curitiba (city she is from in Brazil) and how things are different there versus the US. I have learned to appreciate things in the US that I may have taken for granted when I learn that not everyone has the luxuries that we have!

How does having an au pair make your life easier?

Where do I begin!? Right when I wake up in the morning to she is right there to jump in and help us. She is always willing to help with the girls as well as jump in with other light household duties. With triplets there is always a diaper to be changed, and bottles and clothes to be washed. Marshall and I were always outnumbered before Luly joined our family, and she has really given us a chance to relax a little bit instead of being consumed with all the aspects of caring for triplets.


What would you say to a family who is considering an au pair but is unsure about having live in childcare?

You really have to weigh all the aspects of caring for your children versus thinking about having someone live in your home. If I had one child I may feel differently, but with triplets we constantly need an extra set of hands. I have always been a "more the merrier" type person, so having someone live with us was never an issue. I would also ask yourself why you are unsure of live in childcare. It may be a reason that could easily be addressed through the interview process.

Luly has been an absolute joy and blessing in our lives. The girls love her, Marshall and I love her, and it will be a sad day when she leaves! Every night when she goes upstairs to her room we say "nós te amamos," which is "we love you" in Portuguese. I would definitely encourage everyone to at least consider an au pair. It is an adventure and great experience for both your children and yourself!

Please visit www.aupaircare.com for more information about hosting an au pair or contact me at 865-719-8054.