In order to become a host family with Cultural Care, families must: 1. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; 2. Pass a criminal background check; 3. Provide a private bedroom for their au pair. In addition, families must be willing to embrace the spirit of the au pair program—meaning they are ready and excited to participate in a cultural exchange and invest time into building a relationship with their au pair.
Host an au pair in Colorado today!
Founded in 1989, we have over 35 years of experience placing au pairs with American families.
Benefits of hosting an au pair
Exposure to a different culture and language
Help with household duties related to the children
An extended member of your family and parenting team
Up to 45 hours of care per week on a schedule you decide
An extra driver to transport kids to activities
A big sister or brother figure for your children
Looking for an au pair in Colorado?
Create a quick profile to gain access to the largest pool of online au pair profiles in the U.S. Start the search for your family’s next caregiver today!
Meet some of our au pairs
What our Colorado families are saying
“With two full-time working parents, our au pair’s job is not easy, but Millie really steps up on a day-to-day basis
to make our lives easier during the weekdays. Since Millie has made our lives so much easier during the weekdays, we are able to more thoroughly engage in cultural exchange activities in the evenings and on weekends. We are so thankful she has become a part of our family.”
— The Imsirovic family in Denver, CO
We are here to help you
During your search for an au pair, your Matching Specialist will work with you to find candidates for you based on your criteria or simply act as a resource for help or advice. After you’re matched with an au pair, you’ll have support throughout the year from your Local Childcare Consultant (LCC) and Account Manager.
Hosting an au pair FAQs
To be a Cultural Care au pair, a candidate must be between the ages of 18 and 26, complete secondary school or the equivalent education, have experience caring for children, be prepared to commit to at least 12 months abroad and have a valid driver's license. As part of their application, au pairs must submit a doctor-issued health certificate and complete a criminal background check. Au pairs must also be willing to embrace the spirit of the au pair program, meaning they’re ready and excited to share their culture, learn about the U.S. and be part of a mutually beneficial relationship with an American family.
Many people understand the terms “au pair” and “nanny” to mean the same thing, but they are actually quite different. In the U.S., an au pair refers to a young person from overseas who lives with an American family to care for their children and participate in a cultural exchange. They travel on a legal, one-year visa through a designated au pair agency, and their working hours and conditions are regulated by the U.S. Department of State. Au pairs initially commit to a one-year stay but have the opportunity to extend their time in the U.S. for 6, 9 or 12 months. They are excited to immerse themselves in new culture, improve their English and explore the U.S. The term “nanny”, on the other hand, is a more general term that can be used to describe both professionally trained caregivers and those with less formal experience.
The Cultural Care app makes matching with au pairs easy! After signing up and creating your profile, you’ll be able to search for au pairs in the app and use our filters to narrow down your search. You can favorite the candidates you like best and start a chat or video call right through the app. Once you find a great match, you'll extend an offer to join your family. (Au pairs can initiate a match, too.) And if you have questions or need help along the way, our team of Matching Specialists is available throughout your search.
Introducing our new app
The easiest way to find the right au pair for you
Steps to welcome an au pair
Create account
Download app or register online
Complete your profile
Upload photos, references, and other details about your family
Meet program requirements
Complete host family checklist and
in-home interview
Interview & find your au pair
Match and decide on your arrival date
Prepare for arrival
Stay in touch with your au pair while we handle the logistics
Welcome your au pair
Start your cultural exchange experience!