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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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Just beginning to look for tutors in math. Many say "is not available to bok now." Does that just mean because it is late at night? Or are they not taking on new clients?
My payment didn't go through and you provided no information about the issue
Having to upgrade to respond to someone is unreasonable, including that it automatically renews unless I cancel it.
First time user, easy to follow instructions, fast site
Too early in the process to give you 5 stars, but I like what I see so far.
Trying to upgrade my account and keep getting error messages that it cannot find the prices and to try again later. After paying for upgrade through mobile app, tried to message caregivers and it tells me I need to upgrade. There are many more issues and I could go on and on.
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Too many add ones disclosed too late in the process
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Having trouble updating my new address. I am no longer in Pompano Beach. We are now located at 82 Spoonbill Circle, Saint Augustine, FL *******
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Have tried 3 different methods to upgrade and there are numerous different problems each time I try. Wrong name, wrong number, zip code
I don't see why I have to pay in order to find someone to pay. The financial stress of hiring someone for my elderly mother is hard enough
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It took awhile but I talked with several applicants and have filled the position.
Surprised that background checks are not complementary
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Extremely difficult to speak to anyone to explain particular needs. Many applicants were listed that did not have necessary qualifications. Tried to upgrade so I could get in touch with some applicants - upgrade didn't work. No other way to reach them.
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This app compares to others provides useful references and tools that are easily accessible. Unfortunately, everything is at add cost al-carte
I have posted a position that does not in any way seem to violate the guidelines for a nanny post and I keep receiving a generic response that it doesn't meet the care.com guidelines. Very frustrating after several revisions it still hasn't been approved.
Thank you for your feedback! All jobs go through a review process before they are approved on the account to check for safety. I've looked into your account and see it was just approved today! Please let me know if you have any further questions! :)
Seems expensive for what I've gotten. Plus, keep getting error pages
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I have tried 5 times to upgrade so that I can contact the nanny as soon as possible, every time errors saying request couldn't be processed at this time?! I have used pay pal And actual credit card!
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Don't you want payment? Trying to use a credit card was impossible. Something was ALWAYS wrong, including my name.
I know my own name.
I ended up going through my sister's PayPal for payment.
You didn't like her info either when trying her credit card...
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I signed up to find a nanny within my parameters and found three matches that were still out of my price range. I had to pay the 100.00+ to get "safe results" and still came up empty handed.
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I am already locked out as I try to reset my password. First use.
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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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