AuPairCare Live-In Childcare

What AuPairCare Live-In Childcare does

AuPairCare Live-In Childcare is a private au pair agency headquartered in San Francisco, California, founded in 1989 and operating as a subsidiary of Intrax Inc. The company operates a two-sided matching platform that connects U.S. host families with international au pairs (typically aged 18-26) from more than 40 countries under the U.S. Department of State's J-1 cultural exchange visa and BridgeUSA program. AuPairCare has completed over 100,000 placements since inception and is one of the longer-tenured agencies in the U.S. au pair sector.

The company's core technology stack consists of an online matching platform where host families search au pair profiles and conduct interviews, supplemented by the AuPairCare Academy Training Program (online childcare and CPR/First Aid training), the Au Pair Room portal for current au pairs, and the Family Room portal for host families. Distribution is supported by a network of local Area Directors embedded in U.S. communities plus international representatives in source countries. The company offers add-on training products including Advanced Online Training courses ($79/course) developed with childcare education partner Childcare Lounge, and the All About Infants Curriculum ($349) for infant-care specializations. AuPairCare Connect NYC provides an in-person New York City orientation experience for arriving au pairs, and an IMG-branded travel and accident insurance product is bundled into the program.

Revenue is generated primarily through au pair program fees ($240-$2,500 per applicant depending on country of origin), host family program fees for matching and placement services, and supplementary training course sales. Au pairs receive a minimum weekly stipend of $215 from host families (above the Department of State minimum), and host families also provide room, board, and up to $500 toward academic coursework. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and service-mediated: families self-source through the website, are supported by dedicated Area Directors throughout the multi-month matching and onboarding process, and remain in the AuPairCare ecosystem for the 12-month program plus optional 6-12 month extensions. Customer segments include U.S. Host Families (primary), International Au Pairs (primary supply side), and Military Families (secondary niche with dedicated discounts).

Name

AuPairCare Live-In Childcare

Legal name

AuPairCare

Website

https://aupaircare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AuPairCare is a private J-1 visa-sponsored au pair agency founded in 1989 that matches U.S. host families with international au pairs for live-in childcare and cultural exchange, operating through an online platform supported by a network of local Area Directors and add-on training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live-In Childcare & Cultural Exchange Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Au Pair Program Sponsorship & Compliance (Visa/Host Family Support) (HSAAAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Au Pair Placement & Matching Services (HSAAAEAA), Au Pair & Live-In Care Placement Agencies (HSAAALAG), Host Family Screening, Onboarding & Training (HSAAAEAC), Paid Placement & Au Pair/Working Holiday Placement Programs (EDAIAFAD)

Keywords

• Au pair agency
• Live-in childcare
• Cultural exchange program
• J-1 visa sponsorship
• International childcare placement

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Au Pair Program Fees: Fees paid by au pairs to join the program, covering application processing, English testing, interviews, DiSC personality assessment, and J-1 Visa Preparation. Fees vary by country, ranging from $240 to $2,500.
2. Host Family Program Fees: Fees charged to host families for the au pair matching and placement services.
3. Advanced Training Course Sales: Additional education courses sold to host families for au pairs, priced at $79 per course (Childcare English at $39).
4. Infant Training Course Sales: All About Infants course sold to host families for $349 when finalizing a match for infant care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AuPairCare is an au pair agency that matches international young adults (ages 18-26) on J-1 cultural exchange visas with U.S. host families for 12-month live-in childcare placements, with optional 6, 9, or 12-month extensions. The agency earns program fees from both host families and au pairs, supplemented by revenue from specialized add-on training courses and a U.S. Department of State-regulated sponsorship structure under the BridgeUSA program.

Product overview

AuPairCare is a live-in childcare and cultural exchange agency that operates a platform connecting U.S. host families with international au pairs on J-1 visas. The core product is the Au Pair Program, which provides 12-month placements with optional extensions, supported by the AuPairCare Connect NYC orientation experience and AuPairCare Academy Training Program. The service is delivered through online portals (Au Pair Room and Family Room) with local support from Area Directors. Add-on offerings include Advanced Online Training courses, the All About Infants Curriculum, Au Pair Travel and Accident Insurance (via IMG), the Au Pair Salary Calculator, Military Family Childcare Program, and Alumni/AuPairCare Networks. The company emphasizes cultural exchange, background-screened au pairs, local community support, and Department of State-regulated J-1 visa sponsorship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AuPairCare Connect NYC: New York City adventure program for au pairs upon arrival in the U.S.

Products and services

• Au Pair Program Core 12-month live-in childcare placement program matching international au pairs (J-1 visa holders) with U.S. host families for cultural exchange and in-home childcare, with optional 6, 9, or 12-month extensions and a $215 weekly stipend to the au pair.
• AuPairCare Connect NYC New York City-based orientation and arrival experience program for newly arrived au pairs before they are placed with host families, providing cultural immersion, peer networking, and onboarding.
• AuPairCare Academy Training Program Online training program completed by au pairs prior to departure, covering childcare skills, CPR and First Aid certification, and an introduction to life in the United States.
• Advanced Online Training Courses Specialized supplementary childcare training courses developed with Childcare Lounge, covering Positive Discipline, Food & Nutrition, Academic Success K-8, Screen-Free Play, Education at Home, and Childcare English, sold to host families for $79 per course ($39 for Childcare English).
• All About Infants Curriculum Specialized training program for au pairs caring for infants up to 8 months old, covering infant safety, development monitoring, bottle feeding, sleeping routines, transportation safety, and sign language, sold to host families for $349 when matching for infant care.
• Au Pair Travel and Accident Insurance Travel and accident insurance policy arranged through International Medical Group (IMG), covering all au pairs during their program year as part of the AuPairCare benefits package.
• Military Family Childcare Program Specialized childcare program for U.S. military families offering flexible live-in childcare tailored to deployments, relocations, and irregular duty schedules, with special program discounts and Area Directors familiar with military life.
• Area Director Local Support In-person local support service delivered by Area Directors embedded in communities across the United States, providing monthly check-ins, guidance, emergency assistance, and coordination of cultural connection events for both host families and au pairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of customers recommend AuPairCare
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Heart AssociationminorOthersOrganizational affiliation showing commitment to health and safety standards. Logo displayed on website footer.
• Alliance For International ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization for international exchange programs. Supports cultural exchange initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• International Au Pair AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for au pair agencies providing standards, best practices, and industry representation.
• National Safety CouncilminorOthersSafety organization affiliation. Logo displayed on website indicating commitment to safety standards.
• WYSE Travel ConfederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal youth travel organization providing industry standards and networking for travel and exchange programs.
• Better Business BureauminorOthersBBB accreditation demonstrates commitment to ethical business practices and consumer protection standards.
• BridgeUSA ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Department of State authorized cultural exchange program that AuPairCare participates in as a designated sponsor.
• Childcare Lounge (Joni Levine, M.A. of Ed)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with childcare education expert to develop Advanced Online Training courses for au pairs covering positive discipline, nutrition, academic success, and screen-free play.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cultural Care Au Pair: Largest U.S.-designated au pair sponsor under EF Education First, offering J-1 cultural exchange au pair placement with training, matching, and local support — directly comparable in product, regulatory status, and customer base to AuPairCare.
• InterExchange Au Pair USA: Designated J-1 sponsor operating the Au Pair USA program, providing matching, training, and host-family support — directly comparable in regulatory framework and customer offering.
• Au Pair International: Designated J-1 au pair sponsor matching international au pairs with U.S. host families — competes directly on placement, training, and host family acquisition.
• EurAupair: Designated J-1 sponsor focused on au pair cultural exchange placements in the U.S. — comparable in regulatory status and core service offering.
• Cultural Homestay International: Designated J-1 au pair sponsor under the CHI Au Pair program — competes with AuPairCare on host family placement, screening, and ongoing support.
• Go Au Pair: Designated J-1 au pair sponsor matching international au pairs with U.S. host families — directly comparable placement model with similar regulatory framework.
• Au Pair in America: Long-standing designated J-1 au pair sponsor operating within EF Education First's exchange division — directly comparable in regulatory framework and core placement offering.

Emerging players

• AuPairWorld: Online marketplace matching au pairs with host families globally — overlaps with AuPairCare's matching function but operates more as a digital intermediary than a U.S.-sponsored J-1 agency.
• GreatAuPair: Online matching platform for au pairs, nannies, and senior caregivers — adjacent product overlap with AuPairCare's live-in childcare matching and screening functions.

Broad incumbents

• Care.com: Largest U.S. online marketplace for nannies, sitters, and senior care — broader incumbent in household care services that competes with au pair placement on host family acquisition and pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aupaircare
• Facebookfacebook.com/aupaircare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aupaircare

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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