Shanon Kearney Lessard, Childcare Consultant, Cultural Care Au Pair

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

A fun video showing off where au pairs come to when they match in my area.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXNRrxaEuZj/?igsh=MW91Y2g0dTRxeTFzaQ==

⛵️🌤 Beautiful day in Gig Harbor 🌤⛵️ #gigharbor #Sunnyday #spring #pnw #videography

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 shown matching progress is happening at a faster rate. 🥳 Try it out!!

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 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 all our favorite scenery. Next up, Spring!

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 many families facing long waitlists.

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

The Cost of Child Care: One block, five families, $200,000+ a year 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 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.✨