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What is Upwards?

Upwards is a network of the best daycare and child care programs in Columbia, MO 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. Upwards locations offer child care for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children up to age 14.

Does Upwards allow child care subsidies?

Upwards is for everyone! Many Upwards locations accept families receiving subsidized child care. We work with subsidy programs across the country and make it simple to track payments for both parents and child care providers. Please communicate with your provider during your tour if you are interested in using child care subsidies.

Where does Upwards have child care programs that accept subsidy in Columbia?

Upwards has daycares that accept subsidy all over Columbia and in popular neighborhoods like West End Childcare Providers, Flat Branch Childcare Providers, Downtown Columbia Childcare Providers, Douglass Park Childcare Providers, First Ward Childcare Providers, Tenth Hitt Elm Locust Childcare Providers, Conley Place Childcare Providers, Grasslands Childcare Providers, Old Shoe Factory District Childcare Providers, North Central Columbia Childcare Providers, Ridgeway Childcare Providers, Hawthorne Childcare Providers, Benton - Stephens Childcare Providers, East Campus Childcare Providers, University of Missouri Childcare Providers and many more. We also have locations that accept subsidized child care in the following zip codes: 65203, 65202, 65201 and more!

How does Upwards help me find child care?

If you're looking for drop-in, subsidized, back-up or full-time child care, we are here to help you match with the perfect daycare for your family. 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 for you. Once you find the perfect child care provider, you can enroll directly through the app - it's that simple!