Program Costs

Affordable Childcare

Cultural Care Au Pair is one of the most affordable childcare options available. Regardless of the number of children in your family, the average weekly cost is just $320, which includes the application fee, program fee and your au pair’s weekly stipend.

  • $320
  • $400
  • $450
  • $695

How does it add up to $320 a week?

Application Fee $350
Program Fee $7,095
The program fee includes: recruitment, screening, preparation and training (including training materials) for your au pair; pre- and post-arrival orientations; international airfare; medical and travel insurance; ongoing support from Cultural Care staff and your local childcare coordinator throughout the program.
Weekly Stipend $176.85
The weekly stipend is paid by you to your au pair for 51 weeks, including two weeks of paid vacation.

The weekly stipend is subject to change based on the federal minimum wage rate. Due to a recent increase in this amount, the stipend will increase incrementally over a 2 year period. Please see a chart of the 2 year schedule.

Add these costs together and divide by 52 weeks
Average weekly cost to you: just $320!


We offer many incentives and discounts for both host families and au pairs. Learn more.


The Cultural Care Au Pair program offers significant advantages over other childcare options and over other au pair programs. Learn more.


Transportation Fees

Payment Plans

The program fee can be paid via the Regular Payment Plan or the Extended Payment Plan.