On Sitejabber, businesses may not offer incentives or pay to remove reviews. Learn more about our Review Guidelines.
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.
This summary is generated by AI, based on text from customer reviews
We monitor reviews for authenticity
The sort and filter options for sifting through childcare providers are pretty limited
It would not take 2 cards. The computer stated date of expiration was wrong.
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
I do not like how scrolling down on the profile creates a large heading that takes up half the page. I also do not like the upselline.
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
This is a useless website unless you pay. You should have more transparent advertising stating that there is no point in having a "free" membership
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
Just joined. Can't send emails to potential babysitters. Tried to start a chat to get help. After 7 minutes, i'm still being 'transferred' on chat. Not sure what i'm paying for nor if this will be a wasted time-sink.
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
Very difficult to enter cc info. Had to do it 3 times before it would process.
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
I'm trying to change my profile. The categories don't exactly fit my needs,
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
Too many add-ons. Initially asked for full-time live-in and got two part-time and only one full-time!
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
So far so good, I just set up my account late last night
Too difficult to use the site. Keeps going on circles and too many extra subscriptions. It should not be this hard to use
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
A lot in the area but hard finding one closer to me.
Nice user interface but too many pop up windows that disrupt the flow I want.
I signed up for care.com to find a nanny and thought I was making a one time payment for one month use and was unsuccessful in finding a nanny through them and found one on my own so never returned to the account. A few months later, I logged in to help my sister find a caregiver and to my surprise I had been getting charged for 6 months because they automatically were deducting money from my account. They cheat you into thinking you are making a one time payment but that option does not exist. The customer service is abysmal, there is not phone number and the only way to contact anyone is through chat or email. I had to contact billing and demand a supervisor call me back but no one did, I got an email from brenda who sent a generic email saying they will not refund me. I informed them I wanted to write a formal complaint and no one helped me with that either. They use very deceptive practices, do not use this service, they will some how cheat you out of your money in your most vulnerable time.
The job I am posting does not fit neatly into one of your categories. I am apprehensive feeling like I accurately describe the job, but since it's a little bit of housework, a little caregiving yet no elderly people are involved, and a little bit of nannying, it might not be seen since candidates are looking for one category or the other.
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
I did not want to add on package for background check.
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
When attempting to access the site on Chrome, it would read an error message. Then I was able to access via explorer, but it kicked me off. Not a fun experience.
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
It would be nice for info on how to contact them and on how they contact me.
Stop trying to upsell me and redirecting me from actually using your site. It is a pop up nightmare navigating this site on mobile.
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
Can't message anyone without paying. I have no pay with no guarantee the sitters will be available or take the job.
I have reached out to the reviewer and didn't receive a response.
Please visit our Help Center link at https://help.care.com/ for additional help.
Getting error messages. I cannot post a job or send a message
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/
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
I have reached out to this member to resolve the issue, but have not heard back. Additional help can be found at https://help.care.com/