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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
$3,749
Non-refundable deposit due at match
$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
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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.
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Program fee discounts
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Meet some of our au pairs
ValentinaArgentina, 23
Infant qualified
Good driver
VillemoSweden, 19
2,000+ hrs childcare experience
Advanced English level
KarlaMexico, 21
Worked as a summer nanny
Studies architecture
AngieColombia, 20
Infant qualified
Good driver
DianaMexico, 26
Infant qualified
2,000+ hrs childcare experience
BraianArgentina, 22
Advanced English level
Loves singing, dancing and theater
“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
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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.
No—families 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.
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Introducing our new app
The easiest way to find the right au pair for you
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Steps to welcome an au pair
Create account
Download app or register online
Complete your profile
Upload photos, references, and other details about your family
Meet program requirements
Complete host family checklist and
in-home interview
Interview & find your au pair
Match and decide on your arrival date
Prepare for arrival
Stay in touch with your au pair while we handle the logistics
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.