There are so many reasons why the Washington, DC area is a fantastic place to raise children. It’s a dynamic cultural capital with an amazing variety of things to do, see, and learn about for kids and adults alike! Many local parents are looking for flexible, reliable child care in DC, and Au Pair in America has a great child care solution for families in this area. Learn more below!
Here are 10 reasons why parents should consider au pair child care in DC
1. Build children’s brains! Hosting an au pair is a unique way to combine child care and foreign language learning. Whether parents want to continue to develop a language already spoken in the home or introduce a new language, having a native speaker of that language living in the home and caring for the children will help tremendously in language skill development.
2. Create a flexible child care schedule! No more rushing to daycare or aftercare before it closes. With Au Pair in America, parents create their own customized child care schedule of up to 10 hours of care per day and up to 45 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Learn about our different program options.
3. Share the activities shuffle! Au pairs can drive here, there, and yonder for the children’s activities. Parents will spend less time sitting on the Beltway and more time bonding with their kids!
4. Give children the world. By hosting an au pair, parents will encourage their children to develop global awareness and an appreciation for other cultures, as well as to create lifelong relationships with au pairs from around the world.
5. Simplify summer! Au pairs can be a one-stop provider of summer child care. Or they can take care of all the summer camp transport so parents don’t have to coordinate extra driving trips at the busiest times of the day.
6. Eliminate the homework struggle! For working parents, the time they have during the week to spend with their children is precious. With an au pair, the children can get needed homework help, allowing parents to focus on having quality time together.
7. Find PEACE. School or daycare can be exhausting for children, making “down time” at home really important. Having a live-in au pair provides more opportunities for play dates—or just simply quiet time—at home.
8. Have an old-fashioned summer. Let the au pair take the kids to the pool all. day. long. She can reapply the sunscreen and dish up snacks so the kids can soak up the sun like in the good ol’ days. Parents, in the meantime, can finally have some time to attend to those tasks that have been on the back burner, or get some time to themselves!
9. Create a confidante. Older children may need a trusted adult other than mom or dad as they grow and change. An au pair can be a considerate confidante and help children navigate the tween/teen years.
10. Relish the morning/evening routine. The au pair can cook, clean, and do laundry for the children and can make the morning and evening routines a breeze instead of a marathon. During these peak busy times in most households, an extra set of hands will definitely ease parent stress levels! Learn more about au pair responsibilities.
These are just a few of the many reasons why parents seeking child care in DC should consider hosting an au pair! Interested in learning more? Read more about the benefits of hosting an au pair.
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Interested in learning more about hosting an au pair? Contact Natalie Skidmore, a local Community Counselor for Au Pair in America in the Washington, DC area, at [email protected] or 202-779-0987.
This post was written in collaboration with Au Pair in America. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about Au Pair in America.
