Pricing

Program fee1

$11,245

Minimum au pair

stipend2

$10,179


Estimated yearly total

$21,424

or approximately $1,785/month

We offer a convenient monthly payment plan

1st payment

$3,749

Non-refundable deposit due at match

Remaining balance

$625

Monthly installment paid starting on au pair arrival date

Set up convenient automatic monthly payments through our mobile app using direct debit (ACH)

Additional costs to consider

Room, board & utilities

You’re responsible for providing 3 meals a day and a minimum weekly stipend.

Transportation

Provide your au pair with access to a car if there’s no easy public transportation in your area.

Communication

For communication during on-duty hours, au pairs will need a phone and American SIM card.

Up to $5003 for education

Au pairs must take 6 credits while in the U.S., and families are responsible for paying towards their classes.

“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

What our customers are saying

Frequently asked questions

Many people understand the terms “au pair” and “nanny” to mean the same thing, but they are actually quite different. In the U.S., an au pair refers to a young person from overseas who lives with an American family to care for their children and participate in a cultural exchange. They travel on a legal, one-year visa through a designated au pair agency, and their working hours and conditions are regulated by the U.S. Department of State. Au pairs initially commit to a one-year stay but have the opportunity to extend their time in the U.S. for 6, 9 or 12 months. They are excited to immerse themselves in new culture, improve their English and explore the U.S. The term “nanny”, on the other hand, is a more general term that can be used to describe both professionally trained caregivers and those with less formal experience.

Nofamilies have the option to enroll in a monthly payment plan and pay an initial non-refundable deposit of $3,749 (or 1/3 of the program fee) when they match and then pay a monthly installment of $625.

No, host families pay the same program fee and weekly stipend regardless of how many children they have.

The Cultural Care app makes matching with au pairs easy! After signing up and creating your profile, you’ll be able to search for au pairs in the app and use our filters to narrow down your search. You can favorite the candidates you like best and start a chat or video call right through the app. Once you find a great match, you'll extend an offer to join your family. (Au pairs can initiate a match, too.) And if you have questions or need help along the way, our team of Matching Specialists is available throughout your search.

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

Download app or register online

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!

1Au 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.

3This 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.