Sitter in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fantastic Au Pair Available for Childcare and Cultural Exchange! Tatiana very mature loves sports and health & wellness. Tatiana is 23 years old, has extensive experience with Multiples and is a wonderful driver. An au pair like Tatiana can be a wonderful addition to your family. You not only get help with childcare, but she can teach your children to speak Spanish! An au pair becomes 'like family' since she lives with you. She will get to know your rules & routine and offer you a smooth 'transition time' when you leave the house or come home at night! Benefits of the AuPairCare program include: - flexible weekly scheduling up to 45 hours per week; you may vary days and times, use weekends & evenings - ongoing support from Area Director & other staff - tax benefits - largest pool of screened, qualified applicants in the industry - trained in first aid & CPR - health insurance covered for the au pair - a lifelong friend or even 'extended family' member for you and your children An au pair is a young adult from another country who lives with your family for a year and provides in-home childcare (like a nanny, but better)! Au pairs work up to 45 hours per week, in exchange for the opportunity to live with an American family. Because au pairs provide live-in childcare, they offer greater flexibility, caring for your children at times that accommodate your family's individual schedule. Au pairs can fulfill a variety of roles that help your family thrive and grow. Over and over, we hear amazing stories from our families and au pairs about what an au pair really is A Big Sister or Brother o From playing make-believe to helping with homework, au pairs become the older sibling your kids have always wanted. A Sous Chef for the Kids o Once you start searching for your au pair, you'll notice they love touting their culinary skills. Some may even have creative ways to get kids to eat their veggies. • Another Responsible Adult o During hectic times, an extra set of hands is sometimes all you need. A New Family Member o After welcoming an au pair to their home, many families find they've gained a lifelong relationship - and a new member of their family - visiting overseas for holidays and even attending weddings. AuPairs are sponsored by AuPairCare, a leading au pair agency based in San Francisco. This childcare program offers you cultural exchange and the chance to expose your children to the language, customs & foods from another country while being cared for in the comfort of your own home. An au pair becomes 'like family' since she lives with you. She will get to know your rules & routine and offer you smooth 'transition time' when you leave the house or come home at night! Benefits of our au pair program include: Convenient Location: There’s no place like home. With live-in childcare provided by an au pair, you no longer have to juggle coordinating the nanny’s schedule or a nanny share, and you can skip the rush of daycare drop off and pick up. Adult to Child Ratio : Your child will receive more focused attention with an au pair or nanny, as the ratio is based solely on the size of your family. Daycares have higher caregiver to child ratios that may be good for children as they approach school age but can be overwhelming for some younger children. Flexible Schedule : Au pairs work 45 hours per week on a child care schedule that you set with them, giving you flexibility week to week. Most nannies prefer to have a set schedule and may have personal commitments that might conflict with your needs. Daycares typically have set schedules and may charge extra fees for late pickups or schedule changes. Cultural Exchange : Au pairs are unmatched when it comes to cross cultural and language learning opportunities for your children and your family. While this is central to the au pair program, it is a benefit that can be very difficult – and expensive! – to find with the typical nanny or daycare. Training : All au pairs attend Au Pair Academy when they arrive in the U.S., where they receive up-to-date training in CPR, first aid and child development topics right before they join your family. Nannies typically have no formal training requirements and the training requirements for daycare staff can vary significantly depending on their location. Regulations : AuPairCare is regulated by the U.S. Department of State and we follow strict guidelines set by this governing body. Independent nannies have no guidelines, nanny agencies are often self-regulated, and daycare centers follow state regulations that can vary widely (but typically include at least annual inspections). We also provide 24/7 local support for all of our families. Responsibilities : Since au pairs provide live-in childcare, they are able to help with things many other caregivers may not, like preparing children’s meals, assisting them in getting ready for the day or for bedtime, taking them on outings including lessons and play dates, keeping the children’s room cleaning, changing and washing children’s bed linens, and doing the children’s laundry. • U.S. Department of State Requirements: o Applicants 18-26 Years Old o Conversational English o Good Health o Graduation from Secondary School or Equivalent o Police Background Check o Previous Childcare Experience o Two Non-Family Childcare References o One Non-Family Personal Reference o Individual, In-Person Interview in English o Psychometric Evaluation - DISC Personality Assessment If you are interested in interviewing , please call Barbara at 95188035... or email me at [email protected]