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What is Upwards?

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

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 Alameda?

Upwards has daycares that accept subsidy all over Alameda and in popular neighborhoods like East End Daycares, Bronze Coast Daycares, South Shore Daycares, Embarcadero Daycares, Saint Elizabeth Daycares, Rancho San Antonio Daycares, Melrose Daycares, Meadow Brook Daycares, San Antonio Daycares, Costa Brava Daycares, Fremont Daycares, Bay Farm Island Daycares, East Peralta Daycares, Highland Terrace Daycares, Marina Village Daycares and many more. We also have locations that accept subsidized child care in the following zip codes: 94109, 94080, 94147, 94102, 94110, 94134, 94103, 94133, 94108, 94107, 94105, 94158, 94124, 94710, 94607 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!