Au Pair in America knows that deciding to have an au pair in your home is a major decision, not only personally but financially as well. We also know that the many child care options can seem overwhelming.

To help you more easily decide what’s best for your family, we created this chart with an overview of child care options. The areas we compare within the child care options include schedule and flexibility; training and certification; caregiver screening; caregiver to child ratio; and educational and cultural benefits. We consider these the critical areas for consideration when examining child care options for your family.

Decide which of the many child care options in the U.S. is right for your home. Hover over a box for details.