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Au Pair Costs for Host Families

Au Pair Agency Costs for Host Families

Paying late fees for every minute, taking vacation days when kids are sick or school is closed, and seeing increasing rates as families grow - these are some of the reasons parents choose an au pair over other childcare options like daycare and nannies.  How much does an au pair cost? Our transparent pricing structure below enables you to budget your childcare for the entire year since the cost remains the same, even as your family grows.

Program Fees Include:

    • Au Pair Screening 

    • Personalized Au Pair Matching

    • Au Pair Academy Training

    • Au Pair's Travel and Accident Insurance

    • International Airfare for your au pair

    • Year-long support from AuPairCare and your local Area Director

Not included in our pricing are variable and optional costs, such as automobile insurance (should you choose to let your au pair drive), FlexMatch placement protection, up to $500 for educational reimbursement for your au pair, or various au pair online training courses.

Host Family Costs Table

  • Traditional Payment Schedule

    Payment Type Amount When It's Due
    Application Fee (non-refundable) $50 When you apply
    Placement Fee  (non-refundable) $350 When you match with your au pair
    Program Fee*  $8,900 $1,000 upon matching and remaining balance of $7,900 paid 30 days prior to your au pair's arrival
    Minimum Au Pair Stipend** $195.75/week Paid weekly to your au pair 
    Average Annual Cost: $19,479 

    *Program fee does not include minimum au pair stipend or other charges such as the SEVIS fee ($35), which is due 30 days prior to your au pair's arrival date. The minimum au pair stipend, educational reimbursement, and other options are subject to change based on updates to federal au pair regulations. Should any change occur, AuPairCare will notify all impacted parties.

    ** The U.S. Department of State calculation of the minimum weekly stipend is based on the federal minimum wage with a 40% deduction for room and board in exchange for childcare services. Host families and au pairs are free to agree to compensation higher than the legally applicable minimum. 

    Learn more about the federal au pair program and how it may be impacted by state and local laws here.
     

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  • Family Friendly Payment Plan Schedule

    Payment Type Amount When It's Due
    Application Fee (non-refundable) $50 When you apply
    Placement Fee (non-refundable) $350 When you match with your au pair
    Program Fee Deposit $1,000 When you match with your au pair
    Program Fee Down Payment $3,475 30 days prior to your au pair's arrival
    4 Monthly Installments $1,225 each Begins 2 months after your au pair's arrival
    Total Program Fee* (includes $475 Payment Plan Fee): $9,775
    Minimum Au Pair Stipend** $195.75/week Paid weekly to your au pair
    Average Annual Cost: $19,954 

    *The Payment Plan covers the program fee only, not the weekly minimum au pair stipend or other charges such as the SEVIS fee ($35) which is due 30 days prior to your au pair's arrival date. The minimum au pair stipend, educational reimbursement, and other options are subject to change based on updates to federal au pair regulations. Should any change occur, AuPairCare will notify all impacted parties.

    **The U.S. Department of State calculation of the minimum weekly stipend is based on the federal minimum wage with a 40% deduction for room and board in exchange for childcare services. Host families and au pairs are free to agree to compensation higher than the legally applicable minimum. 

    Learn more about the federal au pair program and how it may be impacted by state and local laws here.
     

    Request More Information

Additional Program Options

In-Country Au Pairs

Some families may fit best with an au pair who is already in the United States. The program fee for an in-country au pair is $750 for each month remaining on the au pair’s visa (months left on visa x $750 = total program fee) plus the minimum weekly stipend paid directly to the au pair. Availability is limited and dependent on factors such as the au pair’s current location, qualifications and date of availability. Families are responsible for the cost of the au pair's transportation to the new community, and the program fee and $350 placement fee are due in full upon matching.

 

Advanced Online Trainings

AuPairCare offers three additional virtual training options to best develop your au pair's skills set. Our All About Infants and All About Toddlers virtual programs provide age-specific extensive training covering developmental milestones, safety concerns, language skills, and play. Both courses are available for $349. Additionally, AuPairCare offers shorter Advanced Online Training courses covering a variety of topics like food and nutrition, positive discipline, at-home education, and screen-free play. Specialty course Childcare English is available for $39 while Education At Home is available for free. All other Advanced Online Training courses are available at $79.

 

Host Family Discounts

AuPairCare offers several types of discounts and promotions on au pair childcare for our new and repeat host families. Please enter your promotional code when applying or call us at 800.428.7247 for more information.

  • Repeat Family

    • Offer: Free application ($50) and $500 off of program fees.

      To Qualify: Be a returning AuPairCare host family matching with a 12 month au pair (overseas or in-country) following a completed placement to save $550. 

  • Thank You for Switching

    • Offer: Free application ($50) and $300 off of program fees for a 12-month placement *

      To Qualify: Be new to AuPairCare and submit as proof of payment a paid invoice of the previous au pair agency’s program fees (application fee not applicable) to billing@aupaircare.com. Discount will be provided upon receipt.

      Promo Code: T4SDISC

  • Military

    • Offer: Free application ($50) and $200 off program fees

      To Qualify: Be new to AuPairCare and show proof of active service in the military.

      Promo Code: MILITARY

  • Corporate Benefits

    • AuPairCare works with many companies across the country to provide employee benefits. Inquire with your HR Department to find out if there are special discounts available.

  • Pre-Matching

    • Offer: For families who pre-match with an au pair, we will waive the $50 application fee.

      To Qualify: Be a family who pre-matches with your au pair before applying to our program. Call for details.

*These discounts may not be combined with other promotions.

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