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AuPairCare is a U.S. au pair agency that matches American families with international au pairs who provide live-in childcare as part of a cultural exchange program. It is regulated by the U.S. Department of State under the BridgeUSA program and serves two distinct audiences: families looking for flexible in-home childcare, and young people from other countries who want to spend a year in the U.S. caring for children while improving their English.
What the program actually is
The au pair model combines two things that are usually separate: childcare and cultural exchange. An au pair lives with a host family, cares for their children, and participates in family life — rather than commuting in like a nanny or dropping kids off like a daycare.
AuPairCare positions itself as the agency in the middle: it screens and matches both sides, provides training, and offers local support during the placement.
Who it's for
The site is built around two paths, and which one applies to you determines everything else.
| If you are… | What AuPairCare offers |
|---|---|
| A U.S. family needing childcare | Matching with an international au pair, background checks and screening, local support in your community, help with program requirements |
| A young person abroad | A year living with an American family, childcare responsibilities, English improvement, career skills, an orientation start in NYC |
Families can search au pairs and begin an application directly. Prospective au pairs go through a qualification check and apply through a separate track.
What AuPairCare says sets it apart
Based on the agency's own materials, its stated differentiators are:
- Local, dedicated support in the host family's community
- Background checks and screening for both host families and au pairs
- 37+ years of operation and 100,000+ placements
- Extensive au pair training, including AuPairCare Connect in NYC
- Recommended by 96% of customers, with 2,000+ reviews cited
- Department of State regulated under the BridgeUSA program
These are the agency's claims rather than independent findings, so treat the numbers as marketing signals and verify current details directly if they matter to your decision.
Where to start
- Host families: review how it works, program requirements, training, and costs, then search au pairs or begin an application.
- Au pairs: check "Am I qualified?", program details, benefits, and safety information before applying.
Costs are listed as a topic on the site but no figures appear in the available page content, so pricing needs to be confirmed through the agency directly. Contact options shown include 800.428.7247 and [email protected], plus a login for existing users.