Find an au pair in Colorado 

Enjoy personalized, flexible childcare that fits your family’s routine. From helping with meals, laundry, and school drop-offs to sharing their language and culture, au pairs bring care and connection into your home.

What makes our Colorado au pair program unique?

Representing 30+ countries

Cultural Care au pairs hail from over 30 countries around the world such as Central and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa—bringing diverse perspectives into your home.

Multi-step screening

Cultural Care au pairs undergo a multi-step screening in their home countries. This includes an interview, English assessment, reference check, and criminal background check.

Training and preparation

Before they travel to the USA, Cultural Care au pairs attend 32 hours of instructor-led training, including a CPR and First Aid course provided by the American Heart Association.

Inspiring stories: the au pair experience in Colorado

My host family and I have built a special bond — we learn from each other every single day.

I have a great relationship not only with my host parents, but also with my host kids. They call me their best friend — even their sister — and that melts my heart. My native language is Spanish and I talk to my host kids every day in Spanish. The exciting part is that they are actually learning it!”

Maria, au pair in Boulder, Colorado

Breaking down the costs of hosting an au pair in Colorado

Annual program fee1

$11,245

Paid to Cultural Care. Based on a 52 week program.

Minimum weekly au pair stipend2

$195.75

Paid directly to your au pair.

975

Au pairs in Colorado

$45,760

Average annual cost of a nanny in Colorado3

$21,424

Average annual cost of an au pair in Colorado

How to choose the best au pair for your home in Colorado

Step 1: Create your profile and start your search

Download our app and use the filters to find au pairs whose experience and availability fit your family’s needs.

Step 2: Interview au pairs

Chat with au pair candidates to get to know them better and find someone whose personality and values align with your family's lifestyle.

Step 3: Confirm your match and prepare for arrival

Finalize your match in the app and get ready for your au pair to arrive in Colorado with the help of our Host Family Preparation team.

Step 4: Welcome your au pair to Colorado

Extend a warm Colorado welcome to your new au pair! Enjoy flexible, personalized childcare, an enriching cultural exchange experience, and global educational opportunities for the entire family.

Dedicated support for Colorado host families and au pairs

Our local coordinators across Colorado—along with our dedicated Cultural Care office staff—are here to support you every step of the way.

Au pair life in Colorado

Kid-friendly activities in Colorado

With your au pair, kids can chug through mountain scenery on the historic Durango & Silverton Railroad, explore ancient dinosaur bones at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, or splash in the world's largest natural pool at Glenwood Springs.

Holidays and traditions in Colorado

Share the excitement of Telluride Bluegrass Festival with your au pair, join Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland together, or experience the Colorado State Fair with rodeo events and local crafts as a family.

Au pair fun in Colorado

Au pairs are thrilled to hit the slopes in Aspen during winter, explore Denver's vibrant coffee scene and local markets, and hike Rocky Mountain trails with breathtaking views.

Colorado au pair FAQs 

Any questions? Talk to us directly

1-800-333-6056

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.

3Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA), 2023 report, Care.com – Average Nanny Salary by State, ZipRecruiter – Nanny Salaries by State, Care.com – Cost of Care Report (2025), Care.com – Local Cost Pages (e.g., DC, Atlanta), U.S. State Department + Au Pair Agencies, BridgeUSA - 2024 new au pair exchange visitors.