I am a local childcare consultant with Cultural Care Au Pair.

 Our au pairs come from many different countries around the world and care for children of all ages while gaining a cultural experience living with an American family. They range in age from 18 - 26 yrs. All our au pairs are screened in their home country and have childcare experience. They are first aid and CPR certified. An au pair can work up to 45 hrs a week and no more than 10 hrs a day.

The average yearly cost of hosting an au pair is $18, 853.00/yr. (That's $1,580.00/mo - this includes the au pair stipend and the agency fees). 

You can visit my website to find out more information about hosting an au pair: http://www.mgalletti.aupairnews.com