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Summer is on its Way - Could Au Pair Child Care Work for You?

Find out if your family might be a perfect match for this cultural exchange child care experience

Finally, spring is showing its sunny face! Before long, summer will be blazing in on those sunbeams, and your school-year child care is out the window! What are you going to do? Do you have plans to vacation or travel this summer? Perhaps you’re interested in the cultures of the world and have kids you’d like to become international citizens. The Au Pair Program and Go Au Pair could be just what you need.

Our programs are designed for busy, working families who desire outstanding, trained child care, while still providing that high level of care in their own homes. Cultural exchange and communication are at the heart of the success of our thousands of satisfied families who have participated with us since our beginnings in 1989. We currently offer top-notch, individualized service in over 80 US cities, featuring over 230 qualified candidates from over 50 countries!

Could GoAuPair work for you? Our Au Pairs can work part-time (up to 30 hrs/wk) or full-time (up to 45 hrs/wk), split shifts, nights, weekends, when you need (not more than 10 hrs/day). The average cost to American families is $7.98 per hour or about $359 per week. Here is the breakdown for you to help decide.

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Successful families who GoAuPair:

  • Need trained, vetted childcare with consistency
  • Need flexible scheduling week-to-week
  • Desire open-mindedness, diversity and enhanced learning for their kids
  • Are willing to share their families, lifestyle, communities with international visitors

Poor matches for Au Pair child care:

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  • Need less than 30 hours of child care each week
  • Need more than 10 hours of child care each day
  • Do not have a private bedroom for a long-term guest (no private bath required)
  • Are not interested in learning about other cultures or languages

When you are ready to learn more, contact me, Joan Lowell, or visit us at www.goaupair.com to get started today!

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