Live-In Child Care for Less

When you work with Au Pair USA, you can be confident that you’re choosing one of the most affordable options for full-time, live-in child care. As a non-profit organization, we keep program costs and fees as low as possible.  Apply between now and February 29, 2012 and we'll waive your $350 application fee! Also, be sure to check out our special discounts for new and reapplying host families.

Costs of Hosting an Au Pair:

Regular Program Costs

Cost Description Amount When it’s due
Application Fee (non-refundable)

$350

 With your application (waived for a limited time)
 
Deposit $2,500 When your family is matched with an au pair
Program Fee Balance $4,690 When your au pair arrives, or according to your payment plan schedule
Au Pair Stipend $195.75 per week  Each week, on a day that you and your au pair agree upon
Education Supplement $500 When the au pair registers for classes

*Au pairs also earn time off and vacation during their stay. See details about au pair hours and schedule.

Extension Program Costs
Find out more about our extension program.

The Au Pair USA Payment Plan
To help make our child care options even more affordable for your family, Au Pair USA is pleased to provide a convenient payment plan:

Payment Type Due Date Amount*

Down Payment

Upon successful match with an au pair

$2,500

Monthly Installments for the next 6 months

First day of the month after the au pair’s arrival

$781.67

*The installments cover the program fee only, not the au pair’s weekly stipend or the educational supplement. A $190 financing fee is included in the installments.