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[quote=Anonymous]I’ve had many types of childcare over the years - daycare, nannies, nursery school, babysitters and au pairs. And I have to say - even though we are fairly new to the program, my experience with au pairs over the past few months has been decidedly mediocre. Our au pair is very sweet, wants to do well, tries hard, but generally just isn’t fantastic at childcare. Managing multiple kids is clearly hard for her, her ability to be firm but gentle with kids is definitely lacking and despite being an AP “extrodinaire” seems a little like deer-in-headlights when squabbles break out. I’m sure English is part of the issue, but I have to say I’ve had babysitters who were 16 who were more engaged and comfortable. I think we will get through this year and go back to professional childcare. It just seems like so much work and training for a lower-quality option. I had a few conversations with friends in my neighborhood and we’ve all had the same reaction (which of course is just anecdotal still) but it seems the major benefit of the program is flexibility not quality.  [/quote]

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