Value Comparison

Cultural Care Au Pair is one of the most affordable childcare options available. Our program also offers other benefits that a daycare center or nanny cannot. Use the chart below to determine whether hosting a Cultural Care au pair is the right fit for your family’s needs.

Au Pair Daycare Nanny

$320 weekly fixed cost (per family, not per child)

An affordable childcare solution regardless of the number of children you have.		 YES NO NO

Up to 45 hours of care per week

A guaranteed number of childcare hours when you need them most.		 YES Varies Varies

Flexible scheduling option

The ability to create your own childcare schedule week-to-week.		 YES NO Varies

A trained childcare provider

Knowledge that your childcare provider has been recently trained in child safety, child development, and age-appropriate activities.		 YES Varies Varies

Live-in caregiver

Convenience and peace of mind that come with knowing your caregiver is close by.		 YES NO Varies

Low caregiver to child ratio

Assurance that your children receive 100% of their caregiver’s attention all day long.		 YES NO YES

Assistance with household duties

An extra helping hand with kids’ laundry, meals and room pick-up. 		YES NO Varies

Year-long, local support

The assistance of a local childcare coordinator (LCC) throughout your exchange year. 		YES NO NO

Opportunity for cultural exchange

Exposure to a new culture, language and way of life. 		YES Varies Varies