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What is Upwards?

Upwards is a network of the best daycare and child care programs in Oakland, CA 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.

Do you offer daycare for infants in Oakland, CA?

Upwards offer childcare for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children up to age 14. Upwards has locations all over Oakland, CA in popular neighborhoods like Downtown Oakland Daycares, Central Oakland Daycares, Chinatown Daycares, Uptown Daycares, Civic Center Daycares, Produce and Waterfront Daycares, Koreatown-Northgate Daycares, Oak Center Daycares, Merritt Daycares, Adams Point Daycares, Ralph Bunche Daycares, Acorn Industrial Daycares, McClymonds Daycares, Pill Hill Daycares, Harrison St-Oakland Ave Daycares and many other locations. We also offer infant daycare in the following zip codes: 94117, 94014, 94112, 94131, 94123, 94115, 94114, 94109, 94147, 94102, 94110, 94134, 94103, 94133, 94108 and more!

How does Upwards help me find child care for my infant?

If you're looking for infant 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 childcare provider, you can enroll directly through the app - it's that simple!

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 educational 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!