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After-school care: what are the advantages for your children?

by | Mar 29, 2021 | Babysitting, Parents

You are skeptical about after-school care for children over 3 years old? Kidlee outlines the advantages of after-school care and gives you tips for optimal organization!

The solution you need may be there without you even knowing it: find a great baby sitter to pick up your children after school.

The advantages of after-school care

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Find a babysitter for a after-school careis to find:

A support for children in their development:

Bringing in additional experience, will reinforce the values and pillars of the parents. Delegating these important tasks to a babysitter who will be able to answer their questions. A babysitter who will offer them fun and educational activities!

Allow the child to decompress:

After a day of school, children need a break. To spend, to relax, to play ... And this can be possible in different productive and enjoyable ways for the child. Going to a recreation center, playing a fun game, why not do workshops ... This is where the specialized babysitterss in after-school care come into play! In a good mood, establishing a pleasant routine is more than recommended for the child! The baby sitter is also a playmate that assists the child in his environment.

Having the children babysat at home will allow them to take ownership of the activities they do. With their crayons, in their play area ... First, they will be valued, but they will also be more relaxed! And when the child is serene, you will be too!

Read our article : Mom: our tips for a more serene daily life with children

A more lively and personalized accompaniment:

Compared to overtime at school, for example, the after-school care offers a more lively and personalized accompaniment. Whether it is for homework, or simply to accompany the child in his awakening. The baby sitting Extracurricular activities involve the presence of a school support that follows the child's rhythm. At Kidlee, The baby sitting extracurricular combines games and learning!

Extracurricular care and flexibility:

Having your child babysat for complete peace of mind is one thing,  find THE top nanny who will meet your requirements, who will understand you and your children is another one!

On the other hand, most parents looking for the perfect after-school childcare turn to specialized agencies who help them find the rare pearl. Because parents often do not have flexible availability, they do not always have the time to pick up their children at the end of school, or to accompany them to an extracurricular activity, not to mention the school vacations! How can you ensure the well-being of your children during your working hours? You just have to find the right babysitter ! With Kidlee there are no search fees and no commitment! Once the babysitter is found, Kidlee accompanies you in your administrative procedures for free too!

Personalized after-school care:

It is also possible to have preferences for after-school care! For example a bilingual guard with the aim of teaching children a new language or perfecting their language skills. The babysitter community Kidlee includes bilingual babysitters who are fully capable of providing foreign language care. Or simply introduce children to a new language through fun mini-games and exciting activities! 

To bring a plus to the child Babysitters are perceived differently than adults. As a result, children are often more willing to open up and step out of their comfort zone to learn new things. Kidlee encourages its babysitters to share their passions with the children, whether it be music, drawing, cooking, or even computers .... Bringing extra value, learning new things is always beneficial and also helps to strengthen the bond between the babysitter and the child. 

A good organization for after-school care

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To make things run smoothly, once you have found your babysitter it will be necessary to agree on the main points: 

  • Compensation: You will need to agree on the rate of your nanny, generally the remuneration of a nanny at home varies between 9 and 12 euros on average per hour. Several factors come into play when deciding on a fair rate. To learn more, read our article : Baby sitting rates: how much does a baby sitter cost?
  • Children's character: Are they calm? Dynamic? Is there any rivalry or jealousy between siblings ? How would you like him/her to manage it? How do you manage the whims generally?  
  • What you want from him or her: What are the schedules? Brief her on homework for example! Do your children need to be accompanied to an extracurricular activity? Do they have any particular allergies? Is there a particular way you would like the babysitter to handle a crisis situation, or a serious injury? 

These are the essential points to discuss with your babysitter so that his or her care runs smoothly! But don't worry, if you choose a Kidlee babysitter for your kids' school outings, our specialized advisors will be of great support in briefing and monitoring your babysitter. To do this, please contact us just here !