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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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Much too limited characters. Pricey. Confusing--didn't tell me about character problem and price until after the job was posted. Didn't easily find an option for special needs. Also, reconsider the term Special Needs. (Scribed by Support Team)
Was difficult to find the way to post my services for daycare
We'd be happy to assist you if you want to reach out to us through our Help Center's contact us form found at help.care.com. You can also reach out to us through our Facebook Messenger. Please include Reference Number REV-005794 with your message.
It was difficult getting started. Responses will help me decide success.
I am sorry it was difficult to get started. We'd be happy to assist you if you want to reach out to us through our Help Center's contact us form found at help.care.com. You can also reach out to us through our Facebook Messenger. Please include Reference Number REV-005785 with your message.
They said I was only going to be paying $12 a month and they took out $150
We'd be happy to assist you if you want to reach out to us through our Help Center's contact us form found at help.care.com. You can also reach out to us through our Facebook Messenger. Please include Reference Number REV-005779 with your message.
Big rate at beginning. No real knowledge as to whether this works. No provision of funds back if doesn't work.
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Have never sought this service before and so impressed with your website
So happy to hear you are finding success with the site! We really appreciate you sharing your experience!
Thank you,
Care.com Member Care Team
Everything is clear and well laid out. Looking forward to some results!
We love hearing this! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you,
Care.com Member Care Team
I though that i can get messages once I start the membership and they are asking me to upgrade?
We are a paid subscription service and not a free service. I'm sorry if you thought otherwise and therefore felt mislead. That was never our intention. Many sites like ours charge a fee in order to be able to offer you the features our site offers. Otherwise we'd just be like any other free classified site with very little to offer.
It would be helpful to know the additional fees upfront.
I am sorry you are frustrated with the add-on offers. Care.com offers a variety of features to accommodate the needs of all our members. If you need assistance please reach out to us through our Help Center's contact us form found at help.care.com. You can also reach out to us through our Facebook Messenger. Please include Reference Number REV-005764 with your message.
I can't log into my account so i am having to create a new one. No one will respond to help me create a new password. Please contact me asap
I'm so sorry to hear you have been having trouble reaching someone to assist you. Please reach out to us through our Contact us link at help.care.com or through Facebook messenger and we'd be happy to assist. Please include Reference Number REV-005767 in your response.
The filter on the app does not work. I could not put any language or education requirements
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-005769 when you message. Deleting and reinstalling the latest version of the app may also be helpful.
Not all fees were available up front. A little misleading.
Thank you for your feedback and I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't have a positive experience with the site. We'd be happy to try to assist if you want to reach out to us through our Help Center contact us link at help.care.com or through Facebook Messenger. Please include Reference Number REV-005745 when you message.
Cumbersome and keeps redirecting for duplicated entered data
Thank you for your feedback and I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't have a positive experience with the site. We'd be happy to try to assist if you want to reach out to us through our Help Center contact us link at help.care.com or through Facebook Messenger. Please include Reference Number REV-005742 when you message.
Too expensive and not friendly use and isn't worth it
Thank you for your feedback and I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't have a positive experience with the site. We'd be happy to try to assist if you want to reach out to us through our Help Center contact us link at help.care.com or through Facebook Messenger. Please include Reference Number REV-005736 when you message.
I can't edit my zip code in profile. I upgraded and still won't let me access things. Frustrating website. I will log out and log back in. Maybe that'll help.
We'd be happy to assist you with editing the zip code, if you want to reach out to us through our Help Center's contact us form found at help.care.com. You can also reach out to us through our Facebook Messenger. Please include Reference Number REV-005729 with your message.
Takes money for subscription when you're trying to fund home care. You choose people and then charged subscription without how to contact clients.
Also additional charge for back ground checks without any real contact information
Thank you for your feedback and I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't have a positive experience with the app. For assistance, please reach out via our Help Center contact us link at help.care.com or Facebook Messenger. Please include Reference Number REV-005725 when you message.
Many changes after the fact to get the information. I do not think I would have given my infor or proceeded if I had know the charges ahead of time.
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Tried to pay for a subscription and not able to complete transaction but not clear why it won't work
The free part of the site is basically useless... super annoying!
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This is an answered dream. I've needed a way to find help for my loved ones who lives 150 miles from me.
Thanks so much for the great review! I’m happy to hear you are finding success with the site!
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
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