Employers

Employee benefits that solve childcare at the core.

We partner with top companies to solve childcare challenges for the modern workforce — without building onsite centers.

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Your employees' care challenges are unique — so is the solution

Leverage real-time data to identify your organization's childcare-related issues and customize solutions that solve the root causes.

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Customize your care benefits to flex as much as your team does

Eliminate stress with expert care matching

Our 24/7 care managers take on the burden of finding care so your team can focus on what's important. Real-time utilization reports guide program insights and optimizations.

Increase retention with care stipends

Bridge the budget gap for families struggling to pay for care with flexible stipends. Customize eligible categories, set award amounts, and we’ll handle the all the administrative work.

Reduce absenteeism with emergency backup care

Build a resilient workforce ready to endure care challenges with minimal impact to productivity. Give your team peace of mind knowing that they’re covered through last-minute care emergencies.

Improve access with expanded caregiver networks

Choose from a variety of caregiver types across all 50 states. With over 100,000 providers, our programs scale with your organization, whether local or nationwide.

Customize your care benefits to flex
as much as your team does

Eliminate stress with expert care matching

Our 24/7 care managers take on the burden of finding care so your team can focus on what's important. Real-time utilization reports guide program insights and optimizations.

Increase retention with care stipends

Reduce absenteeism with emergency backup care

Improve access with expanded caregiver networks

Access the most loved childcare network in America

50 States

Childcare coverage

126,000+

Vetted Caregivers

2 Million+

Families Supported

Everything you need to easily manage successful care benefits

Simple onboarding and benefit management so you can focus on insights

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Magic happens when you invest in the well-being of the family

Lower absenteeism

30%

Average reduction in
employee absenteeism

Reduce Turnover

5x

Less turnover amongst employees who utilize their Upwards benefits

Boost satisfaction

4.8/5

Average CSAT score from families utilizing their benefits

Spotlight

Chobani is creating possibility for the family workforce.

"After conducting listening sessions with our workforce, we learned that child care was an important need for them. Many were faced with the challenge of finding care that was not only affordable but also high-quality. We were impressed by Upwards' mission to make child care accessible to all families."

Shari Eaton
Chief People Officer

Upwards partners with Chobani

Upwards awards and recognition

Upwards Inc. 5000

Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, Ranked #292

Upwards in Inc. Best Workplaces

Inc. Best Workplaces 2023

Upwards in Forbes

The Forbes Next 1000 list of Rising Entrepreneurs and Resilient Businesses

BenefitsPro Luminaries Award

Benefits Pro Luminaries 2023:
Industry Impact

Learn more about the Upwards movement

Case studies

How Upwards Helped a Healthcare Organization Offer Childcare to 30,000+ Employees

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Press

Upwards Ranks No. 292 on the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies

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Blog

Home Daycares vs. Daycare Centers — What’s the Difference and Which is Right for You?

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Let's talk about solving care for all Upwards families