Training & preparation

We help au pairs and host families get ready for the experience

3-part program for au pairs

MyAuPairCourses

Au pairs complete a set of self-paced, online modules to prepare them for their training school curriculum.

Au Pair Training School

Au pairs attend Cultural Care’s online Training School, a 32-hour orientation program designed to help them be successful caregivers in the U.S.

Pre-departure workshops

Au pairs participate in readiness workshops in their home countries to better understand the expectations of American families and how they live.

Experienced Training School instructors deliver lessons in live, synchronous formats

Health and safety in the home

Food and nutrition

Age-appropriate activities

Building self-esteem in children

Communication and behavior management

Access to a variety of travel, language, and childcare discounts

All au pairs complete CPR and First Aid training

They will receive their certification upon successful completion of a hands-on skills assessment and have free access to all course materials.

It was a great experience at the Au Pair Training School.

I loved it. The Training School staff really helped us to put the cultural differences in perspective and understand that things are done differently in the U.S. Also, going over the different development stages of the kids was really useful to figure out age-appropriate games and activities.

Emilia, au pair from Germany

Live webinars and online courses designed for Cultural Care host families

Au pair program basics

Preparing your children

Welcoming your au pair

Household rules

Communication strategies

Cultural differences

Hosting an au pair FAQs