Childcare you can trust like family

Flexible, affordable live-in childcare and a cultural exchange experience for the whole family.

175K+

au pairs matched

$1,785

average cost per month1

35+

years of experience

Why host an au pair

One-on-one attention 

Your children get personalized care — no rotating staff, no crowded daycare rooms.

Familiar routines

Kids can nap in their own beds, eat healthy food at home and play and learn the way you decide.

Flexibility you need

Up to 45 hours/week of flexible childcare. Your au pair adapts to your schedule so you can balance work and life in the way that's best for your family.

Cultural exchange

Give your kids exposure to a new language, global perspectives, and a caregiver who becomes part of your family.

See your real childcare cost

Families often assume au pairs are more expensive — most are surprised by how affordable the actual cost is.

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Why Cultural Care?

Direct access to the largest selection of pre-screened au pairs.

User-friendly app with 24/7 access to browse, interview, and match with au pairs.

No fees until you match—you can register, browse, and interview au pairs for free.

Program fee discounts

Military family discount

Cultural Care is proud to support our active and veteran military families. Terms & conditions apply2.

  • Save $1,500

Educator discount

For new families who have at least one parent/guardian employeed as an educator at a pre-school, K-12 or higher education institution. Terms & conditions apply2.

  • Save $1,000

First responder discount

Cultural Care is proud to support our first responder families including firefighters, law enforcement, and EMS. Terms & conditions apply2.

  • Save $1,000

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Customers rate us 4.7 stars

Au pair program 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.

2See culturalcare.com/discounts for more information on discounts and the terms & conditions.