Is Jovie a good company to work for?

Jovie has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on over 1,406 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 94% of employees would recommend working at Jovie to a friend and 91% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Jovie have been left by employees working as Babysitter/Nanny , Caregiver and Nanny .

Does Jovie pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Jovie employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Jovie. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Jovie?

94% of Jovie employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Jovie 4.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.7 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jovie?

Nanny/Sitter (219) , Babysitter (46) , Tutor (43) , Sitter (37) , Nanny (28) , Babysitter/Nanny (27) , Caregiver (25) , Baby Sitter (22) , Manager (22) , On-Call Nanny (21) , Role Model Manager (18) , On Call Nanny (15) , Role Model (15) , Professional Nanny (10) , Care Giver (8)

What are the pros of working at Jovie according to real employee reviews?

"Management is great to work with." ((in 102 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and not overwhelming" ((in 83 reviews)); "The flexible schedule, the community and the families are amazing!" ((in 65 reviews)); "My managers are amazing and always so helpful!" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people to work with and company is reliable" ((in 35 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Jovie according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and restricted to company" ((in 108 reviews)); "7 job.The pay was lousy and no benefits." ((in 56 reviews)); "Minimal training that leads to you getting in trouble for not doing things how the company wants but you never were taught otherwise." ((in 14 reviews)); "stuck close to minimum wage despite years on the field (starting pay as a sitter is $16.50/hr, maximum pay is $18.10/hr, mind you living in nyc this pay range is unacceptable)" ((in 8 reviews)); "No insurance, nowhere to grow" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Jovie locations?

Chicago , Barrington , Austin , New York , Seattle , Scottsdale , Houston , Frisco , San Antonio , Dallas , Syosset , Mill Creek , Wheaton , Pittsburgh , Kansas City , Cary , San Jose , Saint Paul , Los Angeles , San Diego , Minneapolis , Tustin , Las Vegas , Portland , Miami , Atlanta , Phoenix , Indianapolis , San Francisco , Los Gatos

Jovie reviews

4.6

94% would recommend to a friend

(1,354 total reviews)

Stuart Dupuy

96% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Diversity & inclusion

4.7

Culture & values

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.7

Senior management

4.4

Career opportunities

4.2

Compensation and benefits

Jovie has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,354 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Jovie employee rating is 23% above average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

2.0

Jun 4, 2025

Mixed bag

Care giver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They are very friendly to you in person

Cons

They don't give you enough hours to live on and not very good at communicating

Jovie Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're glad to hear that you've had positive in-person interactions with the team. You're absolutely right that consistent hours and clear communication are essential. The comment about hours is accurate - we’re still in the early stages of ramping up at that location, and we understand the impact this can have. Your concerns about communication are important, and we’re taking them seriously. We’re actively working with the team to improve transparency and better align expectations moving forward. Thanks again for your honesty - it helps us grow!

4.0

Jun 3, 2025

Nanny/Sitter

Nanny/sitter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible schedule and good hours

Cons

pay isnt that good for job

Jovie Response

1y

Thank you for the feedback. At Jovie we base our pay rates on starting experience. We have a quarterly review of performance and worked hours, where raises are awarded. We also have a great Rewards Program where our nannies and sitters earn gift cards for on time arrivals, positive reviews and other contests. We are always open to professional development and pay increases. - Laura Davis, Franchise Owner, Jovie of Pasadena

3.0

Jun 2, 2025

Decent pay, flexible hours

Caregiver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay Allowed to set your preferred location/distance Does employee giveaways every so often

Cons

Doesn’t increase pay when caring for multiple children. (You get paid the same rate whether you’re sitting 1 child or 3 children)

Jovie Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We're glad you appreciate the flexibility and occasional giveaways. We understand your concern about rates for caring for multiple children - it’s a thoughtful point, and we’ll be sure to share it with our team as we continue to evaluate caregiver support.

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