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Supporting host families since 1989
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While the cost of hiring a nanny or enrolling in daycare varies, hosting an au pair provides a consistent, flexible, and affordable solution.
Au pair
Nanny
Daycare
Flexible live-in care
Affordable cost
Personalized care
Cultural exchange
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No waitlist
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While national childcare costs continue to increase, Cultural Care rates are staying the same in 2026. Same great care and cultural exchange, same great price for flexible, full-time care that grows with your family.
New: Now accepting credit cards when you pay in full!
Sign up today & get $500 off the program fee
Simply sign up through the form below and create your family profile to start chatting with au pairs. Your discount will be automatically applied when you match with your au pair.
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Meet your family’s all-in-one childcare solution
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Alessia
Baking buddy
Playground powerhouse
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Agos
Morning motivator
Ponytail pro
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Clara
Confidence builder
Storytime specialist
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Patrycja
Pickup point person
Homework helper
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Issy
Nap whisperer
Curiosity booster
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Ana
Confidante
Best friend
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Download our app and create a family profile that highlights your childcare needs, schedule, and preferences.
Connect with potential candidates. Ask questions about their experience and interests to ensure compatibility.
Finalize your match in the app and get ready for your au pair to arrive with the help of our Host Family Preparation team.
Extend a warm welcome to your new au pair! Enjoy flexible, personalized childcare and an enriching cultural exchange experience.
Download our app
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I’ve never heard someone laugh with a baby the way Gera laughs with Archie.
We have a six-year-old, a four-year-old, and a six-month-old baby boy. Gera primarily cares for our youngest. As a working mother of three, I know I could not give our third child the same focused attention he receives from Gera every day. Watching him thrive under her care has been one of the greatest gifts of this year.
Chelsea, host mom in IL
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Having Karen join our family has been a life changing experience for all of us.
From our first contact with her, to hearing our kids speak new words in Spanish, and to introducing us all to arepas, Karen jumped in to a busy life with us in a new country, while learning a new language, and helping care for three kids! Karen's character is what makes her a part of our family—she is thoughtful, kind, a team player, and reliable in the ups and downs of life.
Alysson, host mom in Washington
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Before Vrichica even arrived in our home, she already felt like family.
We matched while I was still pregnant, and when she joined us, River was only three months old. She has been with him through so many milestones: crawling, teething, walking. Six months into our first year, renewing her for another year was not even a question. Their bond was far too special to interrupt!
Chloe, host mom in CA
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She isn't just a nanny or babysitter or help; she's a part of our chaos, our fun, our family.
Natalie immediately was a favorite of our children, a respectful housemate, and a quiet snuggler with the dogs. There are countless moments I've recognized just how special she is: when my son asks her to come up to say good night, when my kids can't wait to tell me about a new game they made up with Natalie, when I am overwhelmed and she quietly unloads the dishwasher.
Rachael, host mom in Maryland
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¹To qualify, families must submit this form, be new to Cultural Care Au Pair and must host for a term of at least 26 weeks. Discount cannot be combined with other offers.
²Monthly minimum average cost to host an au pair, regardless of the number of children the au pair cares for. This cost includes the agency fees and the minimum weekly stipend paid directly to the au pair for 52 weeks, including 2 weeks of paid vacation. Does not include incidental costs of hosting an au pair, such as meals, insurance, and other amenities.
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