Cost Value Comparison
The au pair program provides tremendous value at a surprisingly low cost. We estimate that the au pair program costs about $320 a week, including the program fees, the au pair's weekly stipend and educational fund, and room and board. Compared to other child care options, AuPairCare provides great value, especially for families with several children.
- An au pair can look after several children at no additional cost
- Au pair services include some light housekeeping and cooking duties
- You can tailor the au pair's schedule and duties to meet your needs
- The support of AuPairCare's network of dedicated and experienced field staff is included
| AuPairCare | Day Care | Nanny | |
| Location In-home childcare | NO | ||
| Attentive Care Low caregiver to child ratio | NO | ||
| Set Cost Fixed cost regardless of number of children | NO | Varies | |
| Hours of Care 45 hours/week of care included in cost | Varies | Varies | |
| Schedule Highly flexible schedule | NO | ||
| Training 4-day orientation and training program, including CPR, first aid, child development | NO | NO | |
| Support Professional, helpful representative in your community | NO | NO | |
| Responsibilities Extra set of hands around the house | NO | Varies | |
| Learning Cultural learning experience for children | Varies | Varies |
