Programs
We offer two programs.
Standard Program The Standard program is meant for families in need of full-time childcare.
Standard au pairs can work up to 45 hours a week, but not more than ten hours per day. They are paid a weekly salary of at least $195.75. Standard au pairs must attend at least six credit hours of classes (normally two classes) at a U.S. post-secondary institution. Families pay up to $500 for the tuition and fees of the au pair.
EduCare Program
The EduCare program is for families with school-aged children who require childcare before and after school.
EduCare au pairs may work up to 30 hours a week, but not more than ten hours per day. EduCare au pairs receive $146.81 in pay from the host family every week. EduCare au pairs must complete 12 hours of academic credit (normally four classes) during the program year. The host family pays up to $1,000.00 for the au pair's required academic tuition and fees. Educare au pairs must attend at least twelve credit hours of classes (normally four classes) at a U.S. post-secondary institution.
Program Comparison
|
PROGRAM |
HOURS PER WEEK |
PAY PER WEEK |
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE |
AGE OF CHILDREN |
|
Standard |
45 |
$195.75 |
$500.00 per year |
Any age (less than 2 requires additional documentation from the au pair; less than 3 months, someone other than the au pair must be present in the home) |
|
EduCare |
30 |
$146.81 |
$1,000.00 per year |
All children must have been at least five years old on the preceding September 1 |