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California families save $1,000*
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Alessia
Baking buddy
Playground powerhouse
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Meet the childcare solution that fits your California dream.
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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
Why California families love hosting
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Childcare that works like you do
Set your own care schedule with up to 45 hours of care per week, whether you need coverage for early morning standup meetings, hybrid work schedules, late production days, or the occasional weekend when you're heads-down on a deadline. Your au pair adapts to the pace of California life.
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Smart value for California families
When infant care costs $3,000+ per month per child in major California cities, hosting an au pair offers incredible value—especially when you've got multiple kids needing care and transportation. Get full-time, flexible, live-in childcare for multiple kids at a fraction of what you'd pay for daycare or a nanny.
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An extra driver for your commute chaos
The 405 at rush hour. The 101 backup. The Bay Bridge crawl. The impossible choice between who will leave work early for pickup. An au pair solves it all, from handling school runs across town, to activity shuttles from the Valley to the Westside or across the Peninsula, and all the kid-commuting that makes California parenting feel like a full-time logistics job.
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Raising globally minded kids in the Golden State
Your au pair brings authentic cultural experiences into your home, teaching new languages, sharing traditions from their home country, and expanding your family's worldview. It's the kind of multicultural upbringing that California families seek to help their kids thrive as global citizens.
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2,427
Au pairs in California
$50,918
Average annual cost of a nanny in California3
$21,424
Average annual cost of an au pair in California
Save $1,000 off your program fee when you match by March 31, 2026!
*To qualify, families must be new to Cultural Care Au Pair, reside in California, match with an au pair by March 31, 2026, and must host for a term of at least 26 weeks. Discount cannot be combined with other offers and cannot be applied retroactively.
Au Pairs Unpacked: Real stories from real host parents
Hear what it’s like to host from the families who've done it.
Hear from our host families
We are one lucky family to have Nayanna as our au pair.
My 3- and 8-year-old love being around her. She reads to my 3-year-old and does different kinds of activities with her, such as going to the beach, libraries, parks; and with my 8-year-old son, she plays catch or soccer. We talk about our family in the U.S. and Hong Kong, she shares her stories and life in Brazil, and I learn that their culture and food have similarities. She is part of our family, and we can depend on her with no reservations.
Wing Yan, host mom in Southern California
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It's been an incredibly positive experience for us, and we are looking forward to more adventures with her!
Niki has embraced her life with us with enthusiasm and excitement. We are an adventurous family, and she has dealt with the ups and downs of all our wild travels with grace and openness. Her relationship with our son, Aaro, has grown into a beautiful friendship and he loves playing games, being outside, drawing, and dancing to music with her. She shares her culture with us through her music and language, and we try to share ours with her.
Emily, host mom in Northern California
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They say it takes a village to raise a child, but as new parents, we found ourselves absent of said village. Then came Julia.
Julia seamlessly became part of our little family, providing the support we desperately needed. Her patience and love for our sweet, spirited baby are beyond measure. Choosing to welcome an au pair into our lives was a significant decision, driven by our desire to find someone we trusted who genuinely cared about our baby and could bring diverse cultural experiences to our family. Julia has exceeded our expectations in every way.
Kim, host mom in Southern California
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Knowing that my babies are in Millie's loving and capable hands gives me a peace of mind that is truly priceless.
Millie has made an extraordinary impact on our lives. Her ability to bond with all three of our children is nothing short of incredible. As a working mom battling postpartum depression, I cannot overstate how much Millie has meant to me personally. She eagerly joins us for dinners, day trips around the Bay Area, visits to the farmer’s market, and more. Her presence is a source of joy and positivity for all of us.
Jessica, host mom from Northern California
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What our customers are saying
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