Find your ideal au pair in New York

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.

Why choose a Cultural Care au pair?

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.

Real stories from New York families

“Our au pair Manon has made so many positive impacts to our family.

Before Manon, we constantly struggled with childcare needs and our demanding work schedules were a major stressor in our lives. Now with Manon in our family, we no longer have that extra layer of stress. We can focus on enjoying every free moment with our boys and their new French big sister. Manon is an exceptional young woman who has had a tremendously positive impact on our family's life.

Peter, host dad in Coram, New York

How much does an au pair cost in New York?

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.

2,231

Au pairs in New York

$53,643

Average annual cost of a nanny in New York3

$21,424

Average annual cost of an au pair in New York

Your guide to finding the right au pair match

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 New York with the help of our Host Family Preparation team.

Step 4: Welcome your au pair to New York

Extend a New York welcome to your new au pair! Enjoy personalized, flexible childcare and an enriching cultural exchange experience.

Support for New York families

Our local area support in New York—along with our dedicated Cultural Care office staff—are here for you every step of the way.

Au pair life in New York

Kid-friendly activities in New York

With an au pair, your kids can stand beneath towering dinosaur skeletons and explore a planetarium at American Museum of Natural History, feed sea lions and ride the monorail at Bronx Zoo, or sail right up to thundering Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist.

Holidays and traditions in New York

Experience Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop with your au pair, celebrate the Tribeca Film Festival together, or join the Great New York State Fair as a family.

Au pair fun in New York

Au pairs can't wait to get lost in NYC's endless entertainment from Broadway shows to rooftop dining, feel the power of Niagara Falls up close, and road trip around the scenic Finger Lakes.

FAQs about hosting an au pair in New York

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), 2024 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.