Shanon Kearney Lessard, Childcare Consultant, Cultural Care Au Pair

Shanon Kearney Lessard, Childcare Consultant, Cultural Care Au Pair Alongside childcare consultant, I am a public involvement specialist and life coach. I am passionate about community and cultural exchange!

Over the past 20 years, I've helped hundreds of families embrace the benefits of hosting au pairs. Choosing childcare is no easy decision. Because as parents, we don’t ever want to compromise on quality, flexibility and trust when finding care for the most important people in the world. Hosting a Cultural Care au pair gives thousands of families across the country those very important benefits. I invite you to learn more about who our au pairs are, what they do, and why more families than ever are joining our program. For over 25 years, Cultural Care Au Pair has helped host families across the country secure childcare that provides flexibility, trust and cultural exchange. Our families love welcoming au pairs year after year. Cultural Care au pairs are carefully screened young adults from over 25 countries worldwide who have childcare experience, CPR and First Aid certification and an interest in joining an American family for a year. FLEXIBILITY
An au pair can provide up to 45 hours per week of childcare (up to 10 hours per day) on a schedule you decide, including early morning, evening and weekend coverage. Au pairs can also care for your children when they are sick, out from school on snow days and during school vacations. Families with busy schedules love hosting au pairs! TRUST
Because an au pair lives with you as a member of your family, your relationship with her develops quickly and mutual trust happens much faster than with a daycare provider or live-out nanny. After an initial period of adjustment, our host parents describe feeling a deep sense of comfort knowing their children are cared for by someone they know and respect. CULTURE
Au pairs come from many countries all over the world and can expose your entire family to their language and culture. Your children will learn words in your au pair’s native tongue and well as songs and games from her home country. Au pairs also help children gain a renewed appreciation for their own environment and a desire to see more of the world. PROTECTION
Cultural Care Au Pair is a government-regulated program, meaning there are guidelines in place designed to protect both families and au pairs during the exchange year. It also means that au pairs travel to the U.S. on a legal J-1 visa, allowing them to stay in the country (and with your family) for up to two years.

Great class options for au pairs through our partner Hult International Business School. Check it out!
05/18/2026

Great class options for au pairs through our partner Hult International Business School. Check it out!

A few Easter snaps — community egg hunt for the littles, teen golden egg scavenger hunt, bake sale, face painting and m...
04/07/2026

A few Easter snaps — community egg hunt for the littles, teen golden egg scavenger hunt, bake sale, face painting and mountain bike trail prepping (not pictured). Bigger kids makes family photos challenging so my sweet dog humors me by posing.

A new way to connect! Au pairs can initiate the Chat with host families that opt in. The last week since launch has show...
03/24/2026

A new way to connect! Au pairs can initiate the Chat with host families that opt in. The last week since launch has shown matching progress is happening at a faster rate. 🥳 Try it out!!

03/22/2026

A welcome home filled with hugs, smiles, and so much love 🏡💖 Moments like these are why I love supporting families and au pairs.

Thinking about hosting? Send me a message and let’s connect.

Great news for our families — while childcare costs continue to rise, Cultural Care rates will remain the same for 2026....
03/13/2026

Great news for our families — while childcare costs continue to rise, Cultural Care rates will remain the same for 2026.

You’ll still receive the same meaningful cultural exchange and full-time support, without any added increase.

And starting now, families can even choose to pay in full by credit card.

If you have questions or would like to talk through what this means for your family, feel free to DM me or click the link in my bio — I’m happy to help.

Summer may still feel far away, but camps are already filling up fast. Instead of juggling waitlists or last-minute plan...
03/06/2026

Summer may still feel far away, but camps are already filling up fast. Instead of juggling waitlists or last-minute plans, many families choose an in-home childcare option that flexes with their summer schedule.

Hosting an au pair means built-in summer fun — think pool days, park adventures, and everyday support at home ☀️

Interested in learning if hosting could be a fit for your family? I’m happy to chat.
http://www.culturalcare.com/lcc/skearney

February was a blast. The PNW is a fabulous playground. We found good snow conditions, explored new areas, and took in ...
03/03/2026

February was a blast. The PNW is a fabulous playground. We found good snow conditions, explored new areas, and took in all our favorite scenery. Next up, Spring!

Hi!! The au pair agency I work for is hiring in the following areas. 📍 Eligible locations:Augusta, GABettendorf, IAChill...
02/24/2026

Hi!! The au pair agency I work for is hiring in the following areas.

📍 Eligible locations:

Augusta, GA
Bettendorf, IA
Chillicothe, OH
Deland, FL
Holland, MI
Little Rock, AR
Myrtle Beach, SC
Norfolk, NE
Ojai, CA
Plattsburgh, NY

If you are looking for a flexible role, please DM me for more information OR

submit your information request to: https://culturalcare.com/lp/refer-an-lcc?referralId=D6D10

A good read and breakdown of the childcare struggle in Seattle and why hosting an au pair has helped fill the gap for ma...
02/06/2026

A good read and breakdown of the childcare struggle in Seattle and why hosting an au pair has helped fill the gap for many families facing long waitlists.

https://www.seattleschild.com/seattle-child-care-costs-one-block/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPyQ1hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeAcGBB1WoNusjBhTe5KpjnsZ4FuJ_XZs1EknBTGMIjcCa5QuknyGoi3P0ef0_aem_wLDYuOKC5MoJ3GERrdPEVg

Five Seattle families on one block will spend more than $200,000 on child care in a single year. Here’s how the costs add up.

Cultural Care is proud to support military families. Active-duty service members and veterans who choose to host with us...
02/02/2026

Cultural Care is proud to support military families. Active-duty service members and veterans who choose to host with us for the first time can receive $1,500 off their program fee when they match between November 11, 2025 and July 4, 2026.

If you're exploring childcare options or want help getting started, I’d love to walk you through the process and answer any questions.✨

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16th Avenue S
Seattle, WA
98144

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+12068983913

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