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Grow your home daycare business with BOOST by Upwards

Get free access to support tools and technology to streamline your business and maximize enrollment.

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What is BOOST?

Upwards partners with local governments to help low-to-moderate income home daycare businesses generate more revenue and make a positive impact in childcare.

Waived fees

$0 sign up fees

$0 platform fees

$0 tuition fees

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Prioritized referrals

Families looking for childcare in your area will be directed to your program

Dedicated Care Coach

1:1 consultation

Business optimization

Technical support

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How BOOST has helped caregivers like you!

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  • 17%

    average increase in caregiver income

  • $10,600

    average increase in annual caregiver income

  • 10hrs

    average time saved on weekly administrative work

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Why do so many caregivers love Upwards?

Earn
more

Get to capacity and stay there. Some earn up to $120,000 a year

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Save
time

Take control of your daycare with our complete set of tools

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Operate
easily

Collect tuition payments, communicate with families, and ensure compliance

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24/7
support

Access all types of business support that keeps you and your families happy

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An all-in-one tool to streamline your business!

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    Maximize capacity

    • • Find new job opportunities near you
    • • Connect with families in need
    • • Receive referrals from your listing
    • • Get notified when a new job has been posted
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    Build quality relationships

    • • Easily manage messages and alerts
    • • Share milestones, photos, and videos with your clients
    • • Look up parents care request
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    Easily schedule tours

    • • Effortlessly manage tour requests
    • • Reschedule tours with one click
    • • Get reminders for upcoming tours
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    Simplify billings and payments

    • • Automatic payouts
    • • Accept digital payments
    • • Access to a dedicated billing team
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    Access ready-made curriculum

    • • Enjoy expert-approved activities
    • • Stay updated with regular activity additions
    • • Enable parents to view planned activities
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With the app, I can set open spots and schedule tours. I've grown professionally, and I'm bringing in more income. It's real and it works.

Diana Beltran Diaz   |  
Cuidando Y Educando Daycare   |  
Cathedral City, CA

FAQs

Learn how Upwards makes it easy for providers to connect and collaborate with families.

What is the BOOST program?

Upwards' BOOST program is designed to help low- to moderate-income (LMI) home daycare owners realize the potential of their small business. We've partnered with key municipalities across the nation to provide our entire suite of products and services free of charge. Your qualification in the program will be determined by your income and where you do business.

How do I know if I qualify?

After submitting your application, we will contact you within a few days to provide you with a decision. Your Dedicated Care Coach will be your point of contact throughout the entire process.

Do I have to become an Upwards partner to participate in BOOST?

In order to get the full suite of Upwards' service, you will become an Upwards partner for the duration of the BOOST program year. After the program concludes, you are free to end or continue with our services.

What are the qualifications?

Eligible family childcare providers meet the following criteria: They are licensed to provide childcare services, own a home daycare in a partnering municipality, and earn low to moderate (LMI) wages dependent on the area. Other qualifications may be assessed during review of your application.

If I don't qualify, can I still join Upwards?

Yes! We're always accepting more providers to our community. By submitting your application, you'll also be considered for a traditional Upwards partnership.

When does the program begin?

Applications are open now until all spots are filled. We expect to fill up fast, so apply today!