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Available in more than 20 countries, Care.com is the world’s leading platform for finding and managing high-quality family care. Care.com is designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s families and caregivers, offering everything from household tax and payroll services and customized corporate benefits packages covering the care needs of working families, to innovating new ways for caregivers to be paid and obtain professional benefits.
The company generally receives positive feedback for its reliable service providers and the ease of finding suitable candidates for various needs, such as pet care and housekeeping. Customers appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of the service providers, which enhances their overall satisfaction. However, there are notable concerns regarding service reliability, with several reports of no-shows and difficulties in communication with applicants. Additionally, issues with the website's functionality and billing practices have frustrated users. Overall, while the service shows potential, improvements in communication and reliability are essential for enhancing customer experience.
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I didn't know it cost so much and there isn't a phone number to contact to close my account if needed.
Glad I found this option for searching, will see how it goes.
I had trouble entering the credit card expiration date.
The program does not let me add a picture after prompting me to do so. Every time I clicked upload, nothing happened.
Your system keeps saying I have an error and to come back later? What does that do for anyone? After typing out paragraph's for the description of our needs, and then again when I type out a message to someone I found as an option to help. This is not user friendly at all. I'm new to the site
I can't edit the title of my job from the automated title
When I search using a search engine it pulls up a lot. When I search using your search feature it pulls up 1. Also, posted a job and did NOT check requires college degree but that keeps being a requirement!
This company will lie to you and cheat you whether you are a consumer or pro provider.
There is no customer service, you can only text the company and you receive scripted responses denying any stop to fraudulent billing. Never give them credit information.
Very high rate $60 fort first month to try something doesn't make me want to continue with your service. I suggest you start with a lower intro rate snd go up modestly from there if want to sign on longer. Disgusting vouching for people who are seeking help.
Really expensive for just wanted to read a message
I seem to have signed up for the background checks and I dont want them. How can I cancel that?
I signed up for the year because it stated I could cancel anytime. Well... read the fine print. Canceling does not refund any part of your subscription. If you sign for the year, you pay for the year, even if you "cancel".
I interviewed 8 caregivers for my mom, narrowed it down to 4 then picked one. She accepted the job then didn't show up and completely blocked my communication. I figured, this was just my bad luck. Tried again. The next gal was so sweet telling me she was there for us and was happy to help. Once again, didn't show up for the job and never responded to my texts and calls. I really am confused and was taking it personally until I spoke to someone else who had similar situations. I would not suggest using them.
Its a good website but I hate having to pay for something before I have received any services.
I'm looking for monthly apartment cleaning. I've completed all info online & HAVE BEEN CHARGED $38.95. But, I can't seem to get back to the area I need in order to message cleaners. What am I doing wrong?
I'm having an issue book someone. I get a spinning wheel when i get to the calendar section to pick a date.
Didn't get a chance in the check out process to use the Claim 10 offer
This is the most unfriendly website I've ever been on. I'm trying to subscribe to the website for a 1 month subscription and I can't even do that. Am I on a black list or something? I've never had a website that doesn't want my money!
Frustrated with how the cost was not explained up front before I set up an advertisement!
We have spent 2 days going around in circles trying to get help accessing our account. Your lack of customer service is the worst of any site I've ever used.
Hi Philip, We'd be happy to assist you. Premium members or members who have a current booking can always live chat with us through the Contact Us button found at help.care.com as well as reach out to us via our phone number listed on your credit card statement. You can also reach out to us through our Facebook Messenger. Please include Reference Number REV-018953 with your message.
Answer: Hello, I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and they are currently investigating Care.com. This is important enough to me that they have scammed me out of 6 months of payments and I had to close my credit card for Fraud. If you have had a bad experience with Care.com, I would encourage you to file a complaint with BBB. If enough people complain, then they will take more serious action. Here is the website. It is a short process to submit a complaint. https://www.bbb.org/consumer-complaints/file-a-complaint/get-started
Answer: Steer clear from Care.com or what we prefer to call Care-aless. Com! They are only about profit for them. The site is for trollers that prey on innocent families. You'd be better off putting an ad in your local newspaper. Most local newspapers also have online readership too!
Answer: I am determined to shut this site down. I am contacting news programs, The Today Show, Good Morning America and any and all others. Shut them down!
Answer: This is so sad! I have been on both sides as I have an assisted living home in Pensacola Florida. I used care.com to staff my home; awful. Then when I had myself on as a provider they suspended me for a 14 year old non viloent misdemeanor, and they did not even have my permission to check past 7. They want you to get crappy providers, the good ones are kicked off because once ya get a good one, you no longer need them. Cash cow corrupt company who makes rules up as they go along, I heard 20/20 is doing a special. I plan to contact them, as I am verifiably the best care coordinator hands down, extremely good with direct care. You will only ever be returned 1 month contact the Federal Trade Commission file a complaint that's what I did, the more problems the better the case against care, com
Answer: I would be cautious. I hope she is not moving for the job, as that is NOT a good idea. I get text messages daily from people asking me to email them (often for a friend), or someone coming from out of town or whatever. I delete these right away. First of all, they should go through the regular website and email you. No one would hire anyone without first meeting them, checking references, etc. I am sitting at the home of someone I took with through the Care site. I first communicated via email, then set up a face to face and met the kids. If it seems too good to be true, it is. USE COMMON SENSE! Seriously, if you don't have common sense you really shouldn't be taking care of kids, pets or anyone else!
Answer: Your guess is as good as mine. Maybe they have a big money backer and can screw people of their money and lack of customer service? They should be called, I don't care.com
Answer: If I were you I'd choose another site. Care.com is terrible.
Answer: Some of the clients are looking for cheap labor through the internet for housekeeping. I usually tell the person to call me back for interview finish. Then I would tell them that I am self-employed and they would need to file a 1099 for taxes to IRS.
Answer: Care.com is set up for parents that pay for the service... Parents can enroll for free and place and add. However, If they do not forward their credit card any messages from caregivers will have a blocked phone number. The babysitter cam also enroll for free and make a profile for her services. However if she does nor forward her credit card she can only apply to 8 jobs every 28 days and only the ads from parents that have paid for an account will be able to contact her. DO NOT respond to anyone contacting you on your phone that did not contact through Care.com first... This is always a scam... The message will look like this: I am moving to your area soon and need car for my son/daughter. Kindly respond to my email.(They are looking to scam you for money.)
Answer: Sitter city.com could help you. I have honestly had nothing but problems with care.com. They make up rules as they decide not how things are written and do not follow their own privacy policy. They feed on single moms and dads. As well as children providing for aging parents You can place an add on Craigslist as well, for free and your prospective employee provides their own background check as it can be a most recent one and obtained by themselves at 5 to 10 dollars


Hi Margaret, I'm sorry to hear that you didn't have a positive experience with the site. For assistance, please reach out via our Help Center contact us link at help.care.com or Facebook Messenger. Include Reference Number
REV-018671when you message.