Become A Host Family

Who Can Host?

Families who:

  • Can offer a private room and a warm, welcoming home environment

  • Need reliable part-time or full-time live-in childcare

  • Are open to meaningful cultural exchange and shared experiences

  • Value clear communication, mutual respect, and trust within the home

Why Choose AMA Village Care?

Reliable, Flexible Childcare
Enjoy the convenience of in-home support tailored to your schedule, routines, and values.

  1. Cultural Enrichment for Your Family
    Introduce your children to new languages, traditions, and global perspectives through daily connection.

  2. Personalized Matchmaking
    We carefully pair families and caregivers based on needs, preferences, and shared values—not algorithms.

  3. Ongoing Support
    From onboarding to regular check-ins and emergency mediation, we’re here every step of the way.

How To Get Started.

  1. Complete Our Host Family Intake Form
    Share your family’s childcare needs, household dynamic, and what you’re looking for in a caregiver and complete your application fee.

  2. Schedule a Specialized Consultation
    We’ll follow up to learn more and walk you through our process, pricing, and expectations.

  3. Begin the Matching Process
    We’ll introduce you to a curated selection of caregiver candidates and help coordinate interviews.

LIVE IN CAREGIVER PLACEMENTS:

Choose The Level of Caregiver Experience

Not all families need the same type of support—and not all caregivers offer the same background. At AMA Village Care, we offer four levels of live-in caregivers to match your family's needs, preferences, and budget.

Level 1: Companion Caregiver (Novice)

For families who need light help and warm presence

  • Limited or informal experience (e.g., sibling care, babysitting)

  • Great for families with older kids needing supervision or companionship

  • Basic support: playtime, light help, companionship, simple routines

  • Ideal for families on a tighter budget or just starting live-in care

  • CPR/First Aid certified (required prior to match)

Best for: Families needing low-maintenance care with emotional warmth
Stipend Range: $205–$295/week

Level 2: Foundational Caregiver

For daily support from someone with growing experience

  • 1–2 years of consistent childcare experience babysitting, Au Pair

  • Familiar with routines like meal prep, nap times, and structured play

  • Can assist with light household tasks related to the children

  • CPR/First Aid certified (required prior to match)

Best for: Families needing dependable, hands-on daily support.
Stipend Range: $285–$375/week

Level 3: Skilled & Certified Caregiver

For experienced help with younger children or more responsibilities

  • 3+ years of certified and verified experience in childcare or early education

  • Confident handling infants, managing multiple children, and structured care

  • Often assist with learning activities, routines, and transportation

  • Light housekeeping, meal planning and prepping, grocery shopping, and errands

  • CPR/First Aid certified (required prior to match)

Best for: Families with infants, toddlers, or multiple young children
Stipend Range: $350–$600/week

Level 4: Professional/Educated Nanny

For expert care with an educational or specialized background

  • Degree or formal education in child development, early childhood education, or nursing

  • 4–7+ years of professional nanny experience or specialized care

  • Excellent communication, planning, and conflict resolution skills

  • Offer educational enrichment, developmental planning, and parent collaboration

  • Provide more home management assistance, including organization, errand completion, grocery shopping, meal prepping and planning

  • CPR/First Aid certified (required prior to match)

Best for: Families seeking high-level, full-support, long-term placements
Stipend Range: $600–$1,000+/week

Host A College Student:

A Smart, Supportive Option for Modern Families

Many of our live-in caregivers are college students studying education, nursing, child development, or related fields. Hosting a college student offers a flexible, enriching childcare solution that brings energy, mentorship, and learning into your home.

Benefits of Hosting a Student Caregiver:

  • Flexible Scheduling: Many students take classes online or part-time, allowing them to work around your family’s needs.

  • Academic Alignment: Their studies often align with child development, safety, or educational enrichment—adding value to their care.

  • Mentorship Potential: They can serve as positive role models for your children, especially in homework help, creative activities, and skill-building.

  • Cultural Exchange: Many student caregivers are also international students or first-generation Americans, offering bilingual or multicultural experiences.


Stipend Range: Weekly Stipend Varies

Placement Fees:
AMA Village Care offers flexible placement options to fit your family's needs and budget.
See our Cost & Placement Fee Guide for detailed tiers and support levels.

Expectations & Responsibilities

What We Expect From Host Families:

  • Provide a safe, respectful, and welcoming home

  • Offer a private room with basic furnishings

  • Communicate openly and respectfully with your caregiver

  • Follow through with agreed schedules and terms in your contract

What You Can Expect From Caregivers:

  • Consistent, dependable childcare according to your needs and their level

  • Willingness to engage with your children and home respectfully

  • Support that aligns with your values and family routines

Be a Cultural Host, Not Just an Employer

  • Share your home with a spirit of hospitality, safety, and curiosity

  • Treat your caregiver as a respected guest, not just a worker

  • Be willing to learn about their background, holidays, and traditions

Note: All caregivers are independent contractors and are paid 100% directly by host families. AMA Village Care does not employ or control caregivers and does not take a percentage of their earnings.

  • Any family in the U.S. that can provide a safe, welcoming home and a private room for a live-in caregiver. (There is other criteria for live-out caregivers that is coming soon) We serve all family types—single parents, working couples, and multigenerational households.

  • Our host family application fee is $125 +$35 per adult living in the home. This nonrefundable fee covers intake processing, background checks, driving records, and initial eligibility determination.

  • We are quickly expanding to live-out caregiver options and creating a domain for less formal, live-out frequent child care and babysitter job and database platforms! Please go ahead and fill out an intake form under our live-out childcare options page and apply there!

  • Caregivers provide in-home support ranging from light supervision and companionship to full-time, hands-on care—depending on the experience level you choose. You can select from four caregiver levels to match your needs, schedule, and budget.

  • Every caregiver goes through an application process that includes:

    • Interviews

    • Background checks

    • Identity verification

    • Reference checks (as applicable)

    • Optional CPR/First Aid certification

  • Yes. We provide a curated list of matches based on your intake form and consultation. You can review bios, interview candidates, and choose the one who best fits your family.

  • Most families are matched within 2–4 weeks, depending on availability, your criteria, and scheduling interviews. Priority placements may be available faster and higher tier purchases.

  • At minimum, caregivers must be provided:

    • A private bedroom

    • Access to a shared bathroom

    • A clean, safe, and respectful environment

    Meals, internet, and access to shared family spaces are typically included as part of the arrangement.

  • Yes. Caregivers are independent contractors and are paid directly by the host family. AMA Village Care does not take a percentage of their stipend.

  • We charge a one-time placement and support fee based on the experience level of the caregiver.
    See our Cost & Placement Fee Guide for details.

    We also offer many different add-on opportunities and memberships that are 100% optional and designed for you to build your family’s individual village support and management needs!

  • Yes! While most placements are long-term (3–12 months), we also support shorter or part-time placements depending on caregiver availability.

  • We offer mediation and replacement support within the first 60 days of placement if the match isn’t working out. Our goal is to ensure a mutually positive experience.

  • AMA Village Care facilitates matches between independent caregivers and host families. We are not the employer of either party. All agreements are private contracts between you and your caregiver. (See our Disclaimer for full details under our cost page)