Childcare Crisis

Navigating the Childcare Crisis: How Employers Can Make a Difference [Infographic]

On September 30th, $24 billion in pandemic-era federal support for childcare providers expired—forcing as many as 1 in 3 …

The Future of Family Care is Upwards: A Message from the CEO

Today marks a very special moment in WeeCare’s story. We are introducing our new identity: Upwards!

In the year 2017, we …

Upwards CEO Jessica Chang Makes Inc. Magazine’s 2023 Female Founders List

The sixth annual Female Founders list highlights entrepreneurs with world-changing companies

Los Angeles, CA, April 4, …

New Daycare Cost per State Data Highlights Childcare Opportunities for American Families

Childcare costs have skyrocketed in recent years, leaving many families struggling to pay for quality care that meets …

California State Teams Up With Upwards (formerly WeeCare) To Make Childcare Subsidies More Efficient

Los Angeles, CA, November 22, 2022 — Upwards (formerly WeeCare), the nation’s largest childcare network, announces their …

From the CEO's Desk: Upwards Celebrates Five Years!

I started Upwards because I thought all families deserved access to quality childcare – not just the families who could …

Celebrate Working Parents Day With Upwards!

National Working Parents Day is a holiday to celebrate parents who manage a delicate work-life balance, raising children …

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

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 – Today, Inc. revealed that Upwards (formerly WeeCare), the nation’s largest childcare network, …

How Much Does Childcare Cost In Florida?

How much does childcare cost in Florida? The average cost of childcare in the Sunshine State continues to rise. Whether …

Burbank Babysitting Blues: The High Cost of Childcare

The cost of childcare in California is skyrocketing, leaving many parents struggling to make ends meet. In the city of …