Tuesday, October 18, 2011
AuPairCare, Knoxville, TN in the news
Check out this great article about AuPairCare in the Knoxville News Sentinel!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
International Host Family and Au Pair Day in Knoxville, TN
This year's International Host Family and Au Pair Day will be taking place in Knoxville, TN this month. The event is wonderful opportunity for Families and their Au Pairs to come together and celebrate being apart of AuPairCare. This event is a family-friendly cultural event that is open to anyone that might be interested in learning more about AuPairCare.
Here in Knoxville, there are currently 10 international au pairs living with host families, caring for their children and teaching each other about their respective cultures. These au pairs come from countries such as China, Mexico, El Salvador, and Brazil, and will all be engaging with children at our International Host Family and Au Pair Day on Saturday, October 29th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. The event will take place at the New Harvest Park Picnic Pavilion. We will be enjoying tasty hot dogs from Dave's Dogs, the kids will be painting pumpkins, and everyone can participate in a game of corn hole!
I look forward to coming together with all of our Host Families and Au Pairs at this years event.
Here in Knoxville, there are currently 10 international au pairs living with host families, caring for their children and teaching each other about their respective cultures. These au pairs come from countries such as China, Mexico, El Salvador, and Brazil, and will all be engaging with children at our International Host Family and Au Pair Day on Saturday, October 29th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. The event will take place at the New Harvest Park Picnic Pavilion. We will be enjoying tasty hot dogs from Dave's Dogs, the kids will be painting pumpkins, and everyone can participate in a game of corn hole!
I look forward to coming together with all of our Host Families and Au Pairs at this years event.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
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.
Friday, June 10, 2011
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.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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.
Monday, May 23, 2011
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.
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.
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