Weekly average cost of $440 for 45 hours of childcare with the Professional Au Pair Program
2011 Program Fees & Costs
Professional Au Pair
(45 hours per week)Regular Au Pair
(45 hours per week)
Annual Program Fee** $9,345/year $7,495/year Weekly Payment to Au Pair*** $250/week $200/week Weekly Average Cost
(based on 51 weeks)$440/week $340/week
** At time of match, $4,350 is due. At time of visa application, or latest 45 days before the Au Pair arrives at your home, the remainder is due. (Read more about what the program fee covers here)
*** The minimum weekly stipend is established by the United States government based on a formula which calculates the federal minimum wage less an allowance for room and board. The stipend for the Regular Au Pair Agency Program and for the EduCare program are based on the current minimum wage. The weekly stipend for the Professional Au Pair program is stipulated by ProAuPair. As federal minimum wage law changes, weekly stipends will change.
Please note: Fees do not include a $350 non-refundable application fee and a non-refundable domestic transfer fee. Fees also do not include the educational allowance required of Host Families: $500 for the Regular and Professional Programs or $1,000 for the EduCare Program.
Additional Costs to Consider
Host Families are expected to comply with ProAuPair’s program terms, which includes paying for:
- Room and board for the Au Pair
- Weekly stipend paid to the Au Pair (see chart above)
- Domestic transfer fee
- Car insurance for the Au Pair
- Car for the Au Pair to use, or allowance for public transportation if not providing use of car
- Educational allowance for tuition and course materials
- Other costs that may be associated with making the Au Pair feel like a member of your family
Available Programs:
- Professional Special Needs Au Pair Program,
- Professional Infant & Toddler Care Program,
- Professional 2+ Au Pair Program &
- Regular Au Pair Program
Program Extension Fee
Your program with your current Au Pair can be extended by 6, 9, or 12 months. Extension fees are calculated pro-rated based on current annual program fees. Please contact us for details.