Finding an au pair doesn't have to be difficult. Learn how to get a good au pair for your family's childcare needs.

How to find an au pair? 

While most host family relationships with au pairs are positive, sometimes things don’t quite click. Here’s what to do if a rematch becomes necessary and how to make it a smoother experience.

When things don’t go as planned: Navigating a rematch with your au pair | Cultural Care Au Pair

When things don’t go as planned: Navigating a rematch with your au pair

Get expert advice from Cultural Care Matching Specialists on how to have successful, meaningful interviews with au pair candidates.

Top 10 tips for interviewing your future au pair | Cultural Care Au Pair

Top 10 tips for interviewing your future au pair

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Au pairs can be a big help with child-related chores, but it’s important to know what tasks fall within the program guidelines. Here’s what your au pair can—and can’t—do around the house.

A host family guide: Au pairs and household chores  | Cultural Care Au Pair

A host family guide: Au pairs and household chores

A host family guide: Au pair and household chores

See how this unique childcare solution is making a difference for growing families.

Why young parents are choosing au pair childcare

Create a welcoming environment and foster meaningful connections with these tips.

4 ways to be inclusive when interviewing au pairs

Use our Au Pair/Nanny Interview Guide to help evaluate your next childcare provider

Use our Au Pair/Nanny Interview Guide to ensure you ask the right questions when evaluating your next childcare provider.

Questions to ask a potential au pair or nanny

50 questions to ask when interviewing your au pair or nanny

50 best questions to ask when interviewing your au pair or nanny

Organizing a reunion with your au pairs from around the world? Here's what you need to know.

Reuniting with former au pairs: Tips for an unforgettable reunion

How to host a Global Family Reunion

From Brazil to the USA, the Nascimento sisters are embracing the au pair life together—discover how their shared experience is strengthening family bonds and creating new opportunities.

Five sisters, five journeys: The Nascimento family’s incredible au pair adventures

The story of 5 sister au pairs

Curious about the au pair experience? Here's everything you'll wanna know.

Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!

Make this holiday season special with thoughtful, fun, and practical gifts that your au pair will love.

Top 10 holiday gift ideas for your au pair

Top 10 holiday gift ideas for au pairs

Learn about the incredible au pairs who made a lasting impact on their host families

Learn about the incredible au pairs who made a lasting impact on their host families.

Celebrating our Au Pair of the Year: Meet the 2023 finalists

Introducing our 2023 Au Pair of the Year!

Meet our finalists for the prestigious 2021 Au Pair of the Year Award!

2021 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Looking for costume inspiration this Halloween? Check out these fun and creative group costume ideas from past Cultural Care families and their au pairs!

10 creative group halloween costumes for your family and au pair

10 creative group halloween costumes

10 best group Halloween costumes

Meet our finalists for the prestigious Au Pair of the Year Award in 2022!

2022 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Discover fun and meaningful ways to help your au pair feel at home in the U.S.

10 ways to include your au pair in family activities

10 ways to include your au pair

2022 Host Family of the Year Finalists

Help your au pair navigate tax season with ease. Learn what forms they need, how much they’ll owe, and how you can support them through the process.

Au pair taxes explained: A guide for host families

With childcare costs increasing across the U.S., many families are searching for a flexible and affordable solution. Learn how hosting an au pair can provide high-quality, cost-effective childcare while enriching your family unit. 

The rising cost of childcare—and how hosting an au pair can help 

Wondering what it’s really like to host an au pair? Au Pairs Unpacked brings real stories, honest advice, and relatable moments from parents who’ve been there. 

Introducing Au Pairs Unpacked: Cultural Care’s new podcast for host families 

Introducing Au Pairs Unpacked: Cultural Care’s new podcast for families 

Introducing Au Pairs Unpacked: Cultural Care’s new podcast for host families 

Discover why hosting an au pair has made all the difference for the @messitttwins’ family

Discover why hosting an au pair has made all the difference for the @messitttwins’ family.

How hosting an au pair transformed life for a busy family

Interview with host mom Kacy

How hosting an au pair helped LauRen’s family embrace a new culture, manage a busy household, and find a new family member in the process.

Welcoming an au pair: Host mom LauRen Merola shares her experience

Host mom LauRen Strager: why hosting an au pair works for us

The Leeuw family shares their top tips for building a strong relationship with their au pairs after having hosted nine over the years.

5 tips for a successful host family experience from the 2021 Host Family of the Year

Host Family of the Year shares top 5 tips

Fun and creative ways to stay connected with your future au pair before their arrival.

How to get to know your au pair before they arrive

Before your au pair arrives: tips for staying connected

“With an au pair in your home, it’s just an extension of your family—they become the big sister, or the big brother,” says Julie.

5 ways an au pair can care for teenagers

5 ways an au pair can care for teenagers (tbr)

Learn how to plan a successful trip with your au pair, from setting clear expectations to ensuring they feel included.

Taking your au pair on vacation: Do’s and don’ts

Taking your au pair on a family vacation

 Learn how to offer comfort, guidance, and practical support when your au pair faces challenging moments.

Supporting your au pair through difficult times

Comforting an au pair in crisis

Understanding common causes of conflict, how the rematch process works, and how to find the right fit for your family.

Understand the common causes of conflict, how the au pair rematch process works, and how to find the right au pair fit for your family. Cultural Care is here for you.

Rematch Process | Cultural Care

Navigating the au pair rematch process: What you need to know

What happens if I rematch?

Find out how easy it is to welcome an au pair into your home.

Find out how to ensure your au pair feels welcome by preparing a private room with essential furnishings like a bed, dresser, and closet, adding personal touches for a homely feel.

How much room does an au pair need?

How much room does an au pair need? (tbr)

Expert tips on navigating the matching process, setting expectations, and choosing the right caregiver for your household.

How to find the perfect au pair for your family

How to find the right au pair

Establish house rules from the beginning to ensure a successful au pair experience

Establishing house rules for your au pair helps set clear boundaries. Discover our specialists' insights on creating and implementing effective house rules.

Top 5 helpful house rules for au pairs

Get through the hectic summer months with the support of an au pair.

How an au pair can help during the summer

Summer with an au pair

When it comes to choosing an au pair, it's important to consider their personality just as much if not more so than their childcare experience.

What to look for in an au pair

Discover how hosting an au pair delivers personalized care and stronger family ties

Discover how hosting an au pair delivers personalized care and stronger family ties.

Why more families are choosing live-in childcare

Why Choose Live-In Childcare?

When you choose Cultural Care Au Pair, you experience personalized, 24/7 support through every phase of the au pair process.

Your support system with Cultural Care Au Pair

Discover the advantages and challenges of hosting an au pair

Discover the advantages and challenges of hosting an au pair.

The considerations and benefits of au pair childcare

Pros and cons of au pair childcare

Learn the program requirements that qualify you to become a host family, as well as the qualities that make up a perfect host family.

What do you need to be a host family?

Discover best practices and insider advice from a Cultural Care Matching Specialist.

Expert tips for a successful au pair match

Q&A with a Matching Specialist: How to Find an Au Pair

From cost to flexibility, cultural exchange to lifestyle, we pose 11 of the most important questions you can ask yourself before choosing a childcare provider.

From cost to flexibility, cultural exchange to lifestyle, these are most important questions to ask yourself before choosing a childcare provider!

11 questions to ask yourself before choosing childcare

 Welcoming a live-in nanny or au pair into your home comes with its own set of considerations. Here’s a look at common concerns host families face and effective ways to address them.

Overcoming common concerns about an au pair or live-in nanny: Insights from real host families

Top 5 concerns about live-in nannies and au pairs

Choosing an au pair can be a tough decision, read our tips to help ensure an au pair is a good fit for your family and community. 

Choosing an au pair can be a tough decision. Read our tips to help ensure an au pair is a good fit for your family and community. 

Host family best practices: finding the best au pair match

Make the best impression possible on au pair candidates

7 tips for creating a great host family profile

Our au pairs share what they appreciate their host dads the most.

What makes a host dad great? | Cultural Care Au Pair

What makes a host dad great? Our au pairs share what they appreciate most

What makes a host dad great?(tbr)

Tips for au pair interviews including best interview questions for au pairs based on the age of your children.

Tips for interviewing au pairs

Au pair interview tips

We recently asked host families to share 1 piece of advice for other families considering the au pair program Learn the secrets they share for success.

Learn the secrets real host families share for success when hosting an au pair in the USA!

The secret to a successful host family experience

Bringing an au pair into your home is a big transition for everyone. Here’s how seasoned host families make the arrival smooth and welcoming.

How to welcome your new au pair: Tips from experienced host families

Five ways to welcome a new au pair

1 out of 3 parents are concerned about losing their jobs or pay when then stay home with a sick child. Find out how a childcare solution could help.

Childcare challenge: What to do with sick kids?

Child care challenge: what to do with sick kids? (tbr)

From cultural exchange to extra household help, here are five ways an au pair can make life easier and more meaningful for your family.

5 perks of hosting an au pair

Top 5 unexpected benefits of hosting an au pair

Discover practical tips to enhance cultural exchange with your au pair. Learn how to share traditions, celebrate holidays, and create meaningful connections.

Cultural Exchange Tips for Host Families & Au Pairs | Cultural Care Au Pair

Learn more about childcare options—from au pairs to nannies to daycare—including their benefits and challenges. Find out how they compare in quality, cost, flexibility, and convenience.

Explore Childcare Options: Insights on Au Pairs, Nannies & Daycare | Cultural Care Au Pair

Find expert advice and practical tips for building a strong relationship with your au pair. Learn how to create a positive cultural exchange and enhance your childcare experience.

Host Family Advice: Tips for a Successful Au Pair Experience | Cultural Care Au Pair

Discover the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of our au pairs. Learn how their unique languages, holidays and cuisine can enrich your family's cultural exchange journey.

Meet Our Au Pairs: Inspiring Stories & Achievements | Cultural Care Au Pair

Discover the personal impact of hosting an au pair through real stories from our host families. Learn how hosting an au pair enhances childcare, fosters cultural exchange, and builds lifelong bonds.

Au Pair Stories from U.S. Host Families | Cultural Care Au Pair

Explore the Cultural Care Au Pair blog for inspiring stories, expert tips, and valuable resources about the au pair experience. Stay updated on everything you need to know about hosting an au pair and becoming one.

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