FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ashley Umbro
Marketing Manager
AuPairCare
Phone:  415-434-5655
Email: aumbro@intraxinc.com
www.aupaircare.com

IN THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, AUPAIRCARE LIVE-IN CHILDCARE DOES ITS PART TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

Read about Au Pair Simona from Romania named this year’s “Ultimate Au Pair” at: http://www.aupaircare.com/host-families/au-pair-profiles/ultimate-au-pair

San Francisco, CA – February 19, 2010 – AuPairCare, the recognized leader in live-in au pair childcare, today announced that they will maintain last year’s prices to accommodate families across the country seeking affordable childcare.

Heidi Woehl, vice president of AuPairCare says, “The economic downturn has forced the closure of daycare centers across the country and sent stay-at-home parents back to work, making it more difficult for families to find dependable care when they need it most. It is more important than ever that AuPairCare retain its low rates in this economic climate and provide parents with top-notch live-in childcare.”

AuPairCare offers families up to 45 hours of in-home childcare for only $340 per week or $7.50 per hour. This cost is the same regardless of the number of children in a family, making it a great option for larger families.

Families can opt to use the Family Friendly Payment Plan and spread the cost of childcare over an extended period while making low monthly payments. AuPairCare also offers a “Multiples discount” for families with twins and triplets and a variety of discounts for families currently hosting au pairs who wish to continue for an additional program year.

AuPairCare realizes that affordable childcare is important to parents but that their children’s safety is of the utmost importance. Therefore AuPairCare thoroughly screens and interviews all au pairs to ensure they have the childcare experience and skills to be accepted into the au pair program. AuPairCare also completes a rigorous background check of every au pair including psychometric testing and reference checks. Upon arrival au pairs undergo an intensive training course where they receive hands-on professional training in CPR and First Aid from the American Heart Association.

 “It is very important to us that despite the current economic situation, children are well cared for.  That’s why we want to make it affordable and easy to get the childcare families need. With AuPairCare, you can welcome an au pair into your home in just six weeks so that you have childcare when you need it.” says Heidi Woehl.

Families love the au pair program so much that each year they submit essays nominating their au pairs for the “Ultimate Au Pair Award”.  AuPairCare receives hundreds of nominations from families each year and recently announced this year’s winner, Simona from Romania. Simona provides a tremendous amount of support to the two boys she cares for and is a great example of the positive impact the au pair program can have on a family.

Families interested in learning more about the au pair program can call 1-800-428-7247 or visit www.aupaircare.com for additional information on the AuPairCare Au Pair program.

About AuPairCare

AuPairCare is a leading au pair agency in the United States providing live-in au pair childcare. Designated by the U.S. Department of State as an official au pair agency since 1989, AuPairCare has successfully placed over 40,000 au pairs from more than 40 countries with caring American families.