Cultural Care Au Pair is committed to helping you find an au pair who best matches your family’s needs and lifestyle, which is one reason we insist on an individualized approach to the matching process. This intensive process relies on the active participation of four key players: your Program Director in the Cultural Care Au Pair office, the au pair candidate, your local childcare coordinator, and, of course, you.
Personalized matching
We learn about your family’s needs and interests through your program pre-application and an in-depth interview conducted by your local childcare coordinator. Your Program Director takes your family’s interests, personality and special requests into consideration when reviewing prospective au pair applications and then selects the most compatible candidate for you.
Time to review
Next, you will receive information about your au pair match via e-mail. You can access the au pair’s complete application, including a description of childcare experience, references and interview evaluation through your host family Web account. Because you are the only family reviewing your au pair match, you are not in competition with other families while you decide. If you have questions or need clarification with any details on the application, your local childcare coordinator or Program Director will happily assist you.
Phone interview
The next step is to conduct an interview by telephone. Keep in mind that personality is often as important as childcare experience in determining a successful placement. You are also encouraged to contact the candidate’s references to discuss the au pair’s qualifications. Cultural Care Au Pair provides telephone interviewing tips and resources in our Host Family Handbook.
The final decision is yours
Although all au pair candidates are carefully screened; only you can choose the right au pair for your family. If you are unsure about a particular candidate, Cultural Care Au Pair will re-match you with new candidates until you are fully satisfied with your final choice.
