The lead-up to a new school year can be a hectic time for parents, filled with to-do lists, school supply outings, and schedule coordination—not to mention the search for reliable childcare. To ease the burden of back-to-school preparation and ensure dependable support throughout the academic year, many families across the U.S. are turning to Au Pair in America. Our program connects families with thoroughly screened and trained au pairs who are ready to assist with intercultural, live-in childcare and help you navigate the busy school season.
Learn how au pair support can help your family start the school year with confidence.
Help with End-of-Summer Errands
Summer always seems to fly by, and before you know it, school is starting, and there are still a million things you need to get done. There are school supplies to buy, summer reading and assignments to finish, activities to schedule, sports to sign up for, and lunches to plan. Hosting an au pair allows you to share some of these school readiness responsibilities and lighten the load.
Your au pair can drive your children to the store to purchase their school supplies, assist them with completing their summer reading, and prepare their daily school lunches. With an au pair by your side, back-to-school preparation becomes a team effort (and a lot less stressful!).
Ease the Transition
The shift from relaxed summer days to structured school routines can be challenging for children and parents alike. Early mornings, packed schedules, and increased demands can cause stress across the board. Au pair support provides consistent, in-home childcare that helps ease this transition and ensures your family is ready when school starts.
School Morning Assistance
Let’s face it—school mornings can be chaotic. Between breakfast, getting dressed, and last-minute homework checks, there’s a lot to juggle, especially if you’re rushing out of the house to prepare for work or other responsibilities.
With an au pair on hand, mornings become more manageable and less stressful. Your au pair can prepare breakfast and lunch for your children, help them get ready, pack their bags, and start their day off right.
After-School Help
After school pickups can be tough on their own, especially when your child has extracurricular activities in the mix, but throw in work or other conflicting obligations, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster.
Au pairs can provide reliable childcare support in the afternoons, taking care of pickups and drop-offs so you can spend less time shuttling your children from one activity or appointment to another. Plus, if you’re not home when they get out of school, your au pair can be ready to help them with homework and provide safe and friendly in-home care until you return.
Assist with Fall Activities
Au pairs can be a big help for parents as you prepare for the autumn season. Not only does the start of school mean classes for your children, but it also brings fall sports and seasonal activities that can present changing schedules and conflicts—all of which your au pair can assist with. Also, with an au pair at home, you don’t have to miss work when your children get sick, helping you to avoid surprises that cause you to lose wages or use up your PTO.
Provide Peace of Mind
As you look forward to the beginning of school, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. There are so many things to consider, so much to get done between now and then. Fortunately, au pair support provides flexible childcare tailored to your family’s unique needs. Whether it’s help with school readiness, household tasks related to your children, or simply having an extra pair of hands, your au pair is there to support your family every step of the way and provide much needed peace of mind.
Ready to make the school year easier? Host an au pair with Au Pair in America!
Au Pair in America is the world’s most experienced live-in cultural childcare program. Every year, we help hundreds of families across the country enjoy the advantages of reliable intercultural childcare. We thoroughly screen and train all our au pairs, and our dedicated team will support you throughout your program. Take the stress out of back-to-school preparation and host an au pair with Au Pair in America!
