Care.com's cover image
Claimed

This profile has been claimed by the business owner or representative.

Care.com

1.5
  • Child Care & Day Care
  • Austin, TX

About this business

EducationChild Care & Day Care

Care connects families with caregivers. It’s a simple concept that’s complicated to execute well, and Care strives to do it better than anyone. Whether it’s via our online platform (the world’s largest) or through our corporate clients, we focus on matching families with caregivers uniquely suited to their children, senior loved ones, pets, and homes. Our services and tools meet families where they are and adapt to their changing needs 

Location details

816 Congress Ave. # 800, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

Get directions
WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
1.51,931 reviews
Select a rating
Jessica D's profile image
Jessica D 
9 months ago

Apparently I signed up more than two years ago when I was desperately seeking child care. I had no idea they have been charging me $75 a month since. I've receive no confirmation emails. I've not used their service since 2022. Nor did I find the help I was looking for. Very deceptive practices. I am sure I thought I was making a one-time. payment. 

Mark N's profile image
Mark N 
9 months ago

Horrible, do not use them, I opened an account looking for a babysitter for my 7 month old and they ran a background check without my permission after a month or so, found a misdemeanor from ***************************************** the world. They sent me an email terminating my account immediately 

Hannah E's profile image
Hannah E 
9 months ago

It is extremely difficult to get in contact with customer service. I am trying to delete my account (not just pause. I mean FULL data deletion). They loop you around in circles with the help centre and even the California Privacy Policy links are not helpful. 

Melissa M's profile image
Melissa M 
9 months ago

I subscribe to Care.com to find a math tutor. I searched for an hour, but was unable to find a candidate that was under $30 an hour with references. I contacted Care.com the same day to say this service was not a fit for me and could I please have a refund. I was told no and that they would upgrade me to "premium" for a month. When I reiterated that I did not want the service and will not be using it they repeated that it was a across the board policy not to refund. This is definitely an unscrupulous business practice and wi... read more

Jen S's profile image
Jen S 
9 months ago

What a ridiculous concept: to have people be able to create an account, post a job, look at Job applicants, allow job applicants to apply for your job, but then have no way to hire or communicate with them without upgrading!! I mean seriously what was the point of all of that if you can't even do the one basic thing of hiring someone for the job. Absolutely ridiculous! Don't waste your time. 

Megan O's profile image
Megan O 
9 months ago

This company is shady, they will automatically place add on charges and have policies to not provide refunds. **************** is all electronic there is no telephone communication, the only phone number found online is through a 3rd party that leads to an automated message telling to use the website. They do not abide by their own policies to address concerns within 48hrs as stated on website or in automated email response. As far as care providers go I have no opinion at this time as I signed up for the service but have be... read more

ED M's profile image
ED M 
9 months ago

Terrible slimy company. Send you emails repeatedly after requesting to opt out which is a violation of the CAN-Spam Act. They hound you in the beginning then it takes forever to get in contact with someone. They are deceitful and misleading. ****** is a better platform. They are north forth coming and lie when you ask if you are allowed to cancel if you are not satisfied and then refuse to provide you with a copy of their recorded line. Shame!! 

Ray D's profile image
Ray D 
9 months ago

There are cleaners using their platform to scam people and care.com simply does not care. 

Tannya L's profile image
Tannya L 
9 months ago

I signed up for Care.com to find a caretaker for my parent. I requested an extensive background check to be sure that he will be taken care of appropriately. The website gave me a time frame to expect it, and the date came and went. On the webpage, there was only an option to talk via chat. The representative who spoke to me, Rojelyn E., said she would relay my concerns to someone and they will email me, but there will be a delay in hearing from them. I asked what sort of delay, when should I expect to hear something more or... read more

Frequently asked questions about Care.com

How is Care.com rated?

Care.com has a 1.5 star rating with 1,931 reviews. 

When is Care.com open?

Care.com is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.