Upwards

FOR FAMILIES AND EMPLOYEES OF CATHEDRAL CITY

Get free childcare assistance!

Upwards has partnered with Cathedral City to provide free childcare placement assistance to small businesses and backup care to job seekers.

How Cathedral City and Upwards are empowering working families

The CASE for Childcare

The Childcare Assistance for Small Business and Micro-Enterprise Employers (CASE) program supports small business employers by providing free childcare placement services for qualified employers and employees to increase labor force participation.

Back2Work

Back2Work, Upwards' Backup Childcare Credits program provides free childcare to low-moderate income (LMI) families in need of childcare while they seek employment to remove barriers to being able to secure a job.

Let us do the work

We'll find you the best childcare based on your family’s location, budget, and unique needs

Childcare Navigation

Meet with your childcare navigator to learn about all things childcare and get your questions answered

Customized Matching

Match with the best childcare options based on your location, budget, and unique needs

Safety & Support

Our network of licensed and background-checked caregivers are vetted for both safety and quality


Scheduled activities to ensure your little one is learning and growing

View scheduled lesson plans from the Upwards app to see what your child is learning and find directions to continue education at home!

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Follow along every step of the day

Have peace of mind with secure, real-time photo and video updates to see what your kiddo is learning.

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