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What is Upwards?

Upwards is a network of the best daycare and child care programs in Winnebago, IL and across the United States. Our mission is to make sure that all families have access to quality child care that ensures their child has the best chance to succeed. All of the verified daycares holding the green badge have been vetted by early education experts. These child care programs are held to a higher standard than state licensing departments and have been background checked, have active licenses, and maintain health and safety certifications outlined by the state. We are currently prioritizing emergency drop-in and back-up care for essential workers and emergency responders.

Do Upwards daycares offer drop-in child care?

Yes! If you're looking for drop-in, back-up or full time child care, we are here to help you match with the perfect daycare for your family. Child care requests for essential workers and emergency responders are currently being prioritized during the COVID-19 crisis. Once you sign up, our team will reach out to learn about exactly what you are looking for. After we've spoken, we'll do all the work matching you with the best daycares that meets your needs. Once you find the perfect child care provider, you can enroll directly through the app - it's that simple!

Where do you have drop-in daycare programs in Winnebago?

We have daycares offering drop-in child care all across Winnebago and are adding more every day! In Winnebago, we have child care providers in Southwest Babysitters, Ellis Heights Babysitters, JASSY Babysitters, Chestnut Elm Green Babysitters, Central Park Babysitters, Northwest Babysitters, Downtown Rockford Babysitters, Roosevelt Babysitters, Coronado Haskell Babysitters, Haight Village Historic District Babysitters, ORCHiD 3rd Union College Babysitters, River District Babysitters, Indian Terrace Babysitters, Townview Babysitters, Signal Hill Babysitters and more. We also offer infant daycare in the following zip codes: 61063, 61088, 61102, 61101, 61105, 61103, 61104, 61109 and more!

How is Upwards different than traditional daycare?

We believe that every child deserves the best chance for success. The small class sizes ensure that kids receive individualized attention in addition to the social interactions needed for healthy development. We equip all Upwards providers with best in class education tools to promote early educational development across literacy, math, science, STEM, motor and social emotional learning centers. Parents can easily follow along in the Upwards app to see what their child is learning and how to continue education at home. Parents also receive in-app photo and video updates throughout the day so they never miss a moment!