When you host with Cultural Care, you get more than flexible, dependable childcare—you get a trusted teammate who fits your unique teaching schedule and brings meaningful cultural connection that'll last a lifetime.
Plus, save $1,000 off your program fee when you match with an au pair by September 30, 2026!*
Feel free to explore some frequently asked questions below to learn more about how hosting an au pair works for educator families. When you're ready to take the next step, creating an account is easy in our app.
*To qualify, you must be new to Cultural Care, match between April 16-September 30, 2026 for a term of at least 26 weeks, and at least one parent/guardian must be employed as an educator at a pre-school, K-12 or higher education institution and select "Education" as their occupation when creating their profile . Discount cannot be applied retroactively and can only be combined a referral discount.
How does it work?
You’ll get up to 45 hours of childcare per week, plus help with child-related tasks, driving, and more—all on a schedule you choose.
The cost of hosting an au pair is usually comparable to other childcare options, such as daycares and nannies. You’ll pay a program fee to Cultural Care and a weekly stipend directly to your au pair. Plus, au pair childcare offers unique benefits that you can't find elsewhere.
Find out everything you need to know about hosting an au pair in just a few minutes! We'll review how the program works, pricing, requirements and address frequently asked questions.