Background Checks

The first and most basic background check tier costs $59 and goes all the way up to $300 for the most in-depth screening.

How much does a typical background check cost?

The cost of a background check typically ranges from $10 to $500. The price depends on which components are in a background report. Background checks with only criminal searches tend to be less expensive than reports with employment and education verifications and drug testing.

The easiest way to request a background check on a caregiver is to open their profile and scroll down to Safety and Verifications section. Here you can choose the type of background check you’d like to run by clicking Request. Simply click “Purchase” below the Background Check Report you’d like to run.

How much does care com take out of your pay?

Care.com will take 2 percent of the existing 12 percent transaction fee it charges families and contribute that money to benefits for those families’ caregivers.

You can sign up for a basic account on Care.com and use the site for free. However, the basic account only gives you access to certain features, and doesn’t allow you to easily communicate through the online messaging system. To get more features, you need to purchase a paid membership subscription.