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Au pair cost breakdown: new families
Program fee1
$11,245
Minimum au pair
stipend2
$10,179
Estimated yearly total
$21,424
or approximately $1,785/month
Why Cultural Care?
35+ years of experience
Multi-step au pair screening & training
Dedicated, year-round support
We offer three convenient payment options
All payment options include a non-refundable deposit at the time of matching equal to 1/3 of the program fee. For the remaining balance, you can choose between three convenient options. See the examples below based on a 52-week program term.
One easy payment
Pay in full when you match with an au pair - no additional fees, no fuss.
Pay program fee in full
$11,245
($3,749 of which is a non-refundable deposit). Paid when you match with your au pair
Two payments
Make your deposit when you match and your remaining balance will be automatically deducted by ACH transfer.
Non-refundable deposit
$3,749
Paid when you match with your au pair
Remaining balance
$7,496
Paid 30 days before your au pair arrives
Monthly payments
Convenient monthly installments will be automatically deducted by ACH transfer.
Non-refundable deposit
$3,749
Paid when you match with your au pair
Monthly installments
$670 x 12
$670, which includes a $45 per month fee
Au pair cost breakdown: repeat families
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When you welcome a new au pair
Repeat family program fee1
$9,880
Minimum au pair stipend2
$10,179
Estimated yearly total
$20,059
or approximately $1,675/month
When you extend with your current au pair
To be eligible for extension pricing you must have hosted your au pair for 12 weeks or more
Additional costs to consider
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Room, board & utilities
Host families are responsible for providing 3 meals a day and a suitable private bedroom for their au pair.
Transportation & insurance
Host families are required to provide au pairs with access to a car and car insurance if needed for childcare duties and must facilitate transportation to get to classes and activities.
Phone & phone plan
For communication during on-duty hours, au pairs will need a phone with a U.S. phone number.
Up to $5003 for education
Au pairs must take 6 credits while in the U.S., and families are responsible for paying towards their classes.
Earn $250 for each referred family!
When you refer a friend, family member, colleague or neighbor to Cultural Care, you’ll both earn a $250 referral bonus!
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Real story: quality childcare at an accessible price
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“Finding childcare for three kids under the age of two is really hard, especially all in one place.
And the options for childcare get to be pretty expensive. In our area, an au pair is really cost-effective when compared to traditional day care or your average nanny.”
Liz, host mom in MN
Any questions? Talk to us directly
1-800-333-6056
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Hosting an au pair FAQ
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.
3This 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.