Childcare you can trust like family

Supporting host families since 1989

Esther San Miguel
CCAP

Esther San Miguel

Local Childcare Consultant

Welcome an au pair as part of your family

Culturally enriching childcare

Learn about your au pair's language, cuisine & traditions and share your American culture

Au pairs can provide up to 45 hours/week of flexible childcare

Competitive cost

Starts at $1,775¹ per month.

The host family experience

Dedicated resources to support you in your journey

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Introducing our new app

The easiest way to find the right au pair for you

Steps to welcome an au pair

Step 1

Create account

Complete the form below, then continue creating your account online or download the app

Step 2

Complete your profile

Upload photos, references, and other details about your family

Step 3

Meet program requirements

Complete host family checklist and
in-home interview

Step 4

Interview & find your au pair

Match and decide on your arrival date

Step 5

Prepare for arrival

Stay in touch with your au pair while we handle the logistics

Step 6

Welcome your au pair

Start your cultural exchange experience!

What our customers are saying

“We really can’t place our finger on the exact moment Camila felt part of our family, because our boys fell in love with her almost immediately

She earned their mutual respect with quiet, kind, and calm authority. We now eat arepas and listen to Guayacán, a Colombian orchestra. We are actively planning our family vacation to the coffee region of Colombia, as well!”

Nicole, host mom in California

Hosting an au pair FAQs

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. Au 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.

2The 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.