Childcare you can trust like family

Largestau pair agency in the U.S.
Au pairs from30+countries

Your au pair agency of choice

Flexible, affordable childcare tailored to your needs

Cultural Care au pairs can help with everything from kids’ meals and kids' laundry to school drop-offs and homework, on a schedule set by you. Au pairs can even provide some weekend and evening coverage when needed.

An enriching cultural exchange experience

Introduce your family to new languages, traditions, and perspectives through the au pair program. Cultural Care au pairs come from 30+ countries worldwide and help foster global understanding, curiosity, and cultural awareness.

Personalized, dedicated support every step of the way

From our expert Matching Specialists and host family preparation resources to our on-the-ground Local Childcare Consultants (LCCs), we’ll ensure every part of your au pair experience is smooth and successful.

Au pair services: cost breakdown

Program fee3

$11,245

Minimum au pair stipend4

$10,179

Potential additional costs

Varies


Estimated yearly total

$21,424

or approximately $1,785/month

How the au pair matching process works

Step 1: Create your profile and start your search

Download our app and use the filters to find au pairs whose experience and availability fit your family’s needs.

Step 2: Interview au pairs

Chat with au pair candidates to get to know them better and find someone whose personality and values align with your lifestyle.

Step 3: Confirm your match and prepare for arrival

Finalize your match in the app and get ready for your au pair to arrive with the help of our Host Family Preparation team.

Step 4: Welcome your au pair

Extend a warm welcome to your new au pair! Enjoy flexible, personalized childcare and an enriching cultural exchange experience.

Our exclusive matching tools

Easy-to-use mobile app

Search for and communicate with au pairs using our app

NeuroColor personality test

Use results to help in selection and improve communication

Dedicated team

Benefit from the expertise of our Matching Specialists

Au pair services: support from application to arrival and beyond

Local Childcare Consultant

Your Local Childcare Consultant (LCC) is your go-to for in-person support. They conduct in-home interviews, facilitate orientations, and organize events. LCCs are members of your community and offer families and au pairs year-round guidance.

Cultural Care staff

Our office team—which includes Matching Specialists, the Host Family Preparation team, and Customer Relations Managers—is available to ensure every step of your Cultural Care journey is easy and rewarding.

Emergency services

We provide 24/7 emergency assistance, so you can be confident that help is always available. Your LCC and Customer Relations Manager will also work with you to offer personalized solutions when needed.

Download our app

The easiest way to find the right au pair for you

Step 1

Create your account

Download our app or sign up online

Step 2

Interview au pairs

Choose your family’s best match

Step 3

Prepare for arrival

Rely on us for logistics and prep

Step 4

Welcome your au pair

Start your exchange experience

Questions?

Our team is here to help.

Au pair program FAQs

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¹Monthly minimum average cost to host an au pair, regardless of the number of children the au pair cares for. This cost includes the agency fees and the minimum weekly stipend paid directly to the au pair for 52 weeks, including 2 weeks of paid vacation. Does not include incidental costs of hosting an au pair, such as meals, insurance, and other amenities. Read more about our au pair program pricing.

²Based on an average hourly rate of $18 per hour for 45 hours per week of care for 50 weeks.

3Au pairs pay a smaller program fee to the foreign company that screens them, but no portion of that fee is used to pay for the costs of their international airfare or domestic U.S. transportation. Au pairs may be charged additional fees in the event of special travel requests.

4The U.S. Department of State has determined that au pairs are required to receive from their host families at least $195.75 per week. Host families and au pairs are free to discuss and agree to compensation higher than the required stipend minimum; however, this cannot be in exchange for the au pair exceeding the regulatory limits on working hours (10 hours per day; 45 hours per week) or performing duties beyond childcare-related tasks. The State Department formula is based on the federal minimum wage and applicable room and board credits. Any change in the federal minimum wage or the applicable credits will result in an increase in this minimum stipend amount. Please note, should a family extend beyond the first year, they would be responsible for the stipend for each week of the extension term.

5This contribution towards an au pair’s education requirement is determined by the U.S. Department of State, and families agree to comply with any increase that is issued.