Compare Childcare Options

Not all live-in childcare is created equal. It’s important to understand live-in childcare options: Care Professionals, traditional au pairs and nannies. Apex PROaupair is the only au pair agency that specializes in Care Professionals.

 Apex Social Care ProfessionalDomestic NannyTraditional
Au Pair
Average hourly cost$20+/hr. for 45 hours per week
* Includes agency fee, insurance, visa and weekly stipend
$25+/hr. for 40 hours per week
* Does not include health insurance and FICA tax
$8/hr. for 45 hours per week
Average hourly cost$20/hr. for 45 hours per week
* Includes agency fee, insurance, visa, flights and weekly stipend
$20+/hr. for 40 hours per week
* Does not include health insurance and FICA tax
About $8/hr. for 45 hours per week
AgeTypically 20-26 yearsvariesTypically 18-19 years
Special Trainingyesvariesno
EducationChild-related degree
(and/or min. 1 year full-time childcare experience)
variesHigh School degree
Live-Inyesvariesyes
Hours per week45varies45
ExperienceTend to have 1,000+ hours of childcare experience and professional trainingvariesvaries
Will work split scheduleyesvariesyes
Regulated by the U.S. Department of Stateyesnoyes
Local supportyesvariesyes