Are you ready to unlock your full potential as an business owner and educator by launching your own home-based childcare business? Partnering with Upwards means you can make a lasting impact on your community by nurturing and educating the next generation of children. As a provider, you'll be your own boss and own your very own business. You set your hours, holidays, program pricing, and activities.
Upwards partners with you every step of the way, offering the guidance and support you need to start your childcare business. From helping you secure your childcare license to establishing your business model, pricing, marketing, and welcoming your first families, Upwards is here to coach you through the process.
Our mission at Upwards is simple: to solve family care for good. This is why we need the help of caregivers and educators to build thriving daycares that ensure every child has access to care that fosters their growth and potential. With deep experience launching successful daycares in both metropolitan and rural communities, Upwards has helped numerous providers achieve their dreams of owning and operating a childcare business. Join our network of passionate caregivers and start making a difference for your community today!
What You Get When Partnering with Upwards: Access to leading early childhood experts with daycare operator experience who are ready to guide you every step of the wayDedicated, personalized licensing support tailored to your unique needs throughout the entire processA national community of childcare professionals who, like you, are running their own home-based daycaresA tech-focused platform and app that seamlessly connects you with families, allowing you to promote your daycare, communicate with families, receive payments, and manage enrollments—all from one easy-to-use interfaceOngoing one-on-one support the Upwards team to help you manage and continue to grow your business Interested in starting your own in-home daycare? Sign up today! About Upwards: Upwards is the largest childcare network in the United States, providing access to quality, affordable childcare to families nationwide. We support childcare providers in operating sustainable businesses through a technology-based marketplace and partner with government entities to improve access to care. Upwards also helps employers of all sizes offer their employees childcare benefits. Our mission is to help all families care for their children — not just those who can afford it.