$1,000* off childcare that understands the assignment
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Annual program fee2
$11,245
Paid to Cultural Care. Based on a 52 week program.
Minimum weekly au pair stipend3
$195.75
Paid directly to your au pair.
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Flexible scheduling up to 10 hours/day and up to 45 hours/week of coverage.
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7 AM
A moment of calm
Your au pair gets your kids dressed, makes them breakfast, and packs lunches while you drink coffee while it's hot, shower, and head to school.
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"Amparo helped our son get his backpack together and gave him a little pep talk before getting him on the bus. She has been instrumental in our kids making friends, thriving in their schools, and spreading their wings in their weekly sports & activities."
Megan, host mom in New York
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11 AM
Toddler naps at home
Your youngest can play and nap in their own home with the personalized care of an au pair while you and the big kids are at school.
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"I've never heard someone laugh with a baby the way Gera laughs with Archie. Their joy is constant and contagious."
Chelsea, host mom in Illinois
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3 PM
Pickup covered
While you're wrapping up parent-teacher conferences or coaching after-school activities, your au pair picks up your kids, starts homework, and gets their dinner started.
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"A simple car ride becomes a storytelling journey, and an afternoon at home often becomes a hands-on project where each child’s individuality shines. Even routine tasks are made special with Lay’s inventive touch."
Lindsey, host mom in New York
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5 PM
Dinner and homework done
You arrive home to kids who've finished homework, eaten a healthy meal, and are ready for quality family time—not chaos and scrambling.
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"Amy not only supervises our kids during homework but also teaches them essential life skills like responsibility and patience when tackling challenging questions. Her intelligence and creativity shine through to help our kids grow both academically and behaviorally."
Chian, host mom and teacher in Iowa
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6 PM
An evening as a family
Actually play with your kids, read together, experience cultural exchange with your au pair, and enjoy quality time
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“Victoria invests her time, energy, and love into building experiences that enrich our daughters’ lives. She embraces the cultural exchange program builds strong connections in the community, and consistently brings kindness and intention into our home.”
Sidney, host mom and teacher in Oregon
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8 PM
Ending the day with support
Kids in bed, you have the evening to grade, relax, and get a full night’s sleep
“Lay became far more than an au pair—she became someone we trust and cherish wholeheartedly. She is an extension of us in caring for our children, and her presence has brought immeasurable comfort, joy, and stability to our home.”
Lindsay, host mom in New York
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✓ You need reliable childcare before and after school
✓ Your schedule includes early mornings, late meetings, or coaching duties
✓ You want consistent summer coverage without juggling camp, PD, and lesson planning
✓ You're looking for help with kid-related tasks like homework, meals, and laundry
✓ You value cultural exchange and want your children exposed to new languages and perspectives
✓ You want cost-effective care that works year-round
If you said yes to one or more - au pair childcare is right for you!
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“Victoria has become a true part of our family.
While Victoria consistently goes above and beyond in countless ways, one evening she surprised our daughters by taking them to the science museum, a place that sparks their curiosity and sense of wonder. They came home glowing, thrilled that someone they admired so much wanted to share their enthusiasm for science.She doesn’t view her role as a set of duties but as a meaningful relationship with our family.
Sidney, host mom and high school teacher in Oregon
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“With a background in education, Amparo is a rockstar.
I knew she was the perfect fit on our son’s first day at his new school. She helped him get his backpack together and gave him a little pep talk before getting him on the bus. With a background in education, Amparo will study human development at our local community college for her educational credit. It was important to her to select a course of study that would support her work here as an au pair and in her career in Argentina.
Megan, host mom in New York
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“Amy’s sense of responsibility and dedication has had a profoundly positive impact.
She not only supervises our kids during homework but also teaches them essential life skills like responsibility and patience when tackling challenging questions. Her intelligence and creativity shine through as she finds innovative approaches to help our kids grow both academically and behaviorally. In every way, Amy has gone beyond the role of an au pair to become a cherished member of our family.
Chian, host mom and high school teacher in Iowa
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“She doesn’t simply watch over the children; she invests in them completely.
Lay is an extension of us in caring for our children. She recognizes each child’s unique personality, encouraging their strengths, calming their fears, and guiding them with patience and warmth. They have learned to think creatively and explore new ideas because of her thoughtful, inventive approach. A simple car ride becomes a storytelling journey, and an afternoon at home becomes a hands-on project.
The Friemans, host family in New York
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1Monthly 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.
2Au 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.
3The 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.
4This contribution towards an au pair’s education requirement is determined by the U.S. Department of State, and families agree to comply with any increase that is issued.
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