Care benefits for SMBswith nurses,warehouse workers,and shift employees.
The only care network with 9,717+ home daycares open nights, weekends, and overnights — where Bright Horizons closes at 6pm and Care.com gives up. Live in 5 days. $12.95/seat. No minimums.
- No minimum team size
- Live in 5 business days
- Up to $600K tax credit
Trusted by companies like Chobani, Emory Healthcare, Dollywood, Bally’s, Panasonic, and more
Comparison
Not an EAP. Not Bright Horizons.Not Care.com
Here's what makes Upwards different.
| Topic | Upwards | EAPs | Bright Horizons | Care.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nights, weekends, and overnights | Covered. 9,717+ home daycares, 12+ hour days, some 24/7. | Not covered. | Not covered. Centers close at 6pm. | Not covered in any organized way. |
| Dedicated care navigator | A real person. 15 min average response, 40 sec average phone pickup. | A phone referral line. | Limited. | Self-serve only. No navigator. |
| Vetted providers | All 260,000+ providers vetted. | Not applicable. | Vetted (center-based). | Unvetted directory. |
| Child + elder + backup care in one place | One navigator handles all three. | Varies by plan. | Child care only. | Child care only. |
| Rural and underserved areas | Covered in all 50 states through local providers and home daycares. | Not covered. | Urban only. | Limited. |
| Starting price | $12.95 per seat per month. No minimums. Cancel anytime. | Bundled into benefits packages, opaque pricing. | $350–$425 per backup care credit. | $39+/month, self-serve only. |
Trusted by
Chobani
Emory Healthcare
Dollywood
Bally's
PanasonicThe Invisible Cost
Care Problems Are
Costing You
You’re already paying for child care breakdowns through callouts, turnover, and overtime.
$4K–$7K
Average cost to replace a single hourly employee
SHRM
4 in 10
women have quit their job because of caregiving challenges
Catalyst, 2026
$38B
lost by employers annually due to child care challenges in their workforce
ReadyNation, 2026
Calculate Your Hidden Cost
Estimated annual hidden cost of care-related turnover
$23,000.00
Based on 50 employees, 40% parents, 23% quit rate
How It Works for Your Employees
Why 85% of employees match with Upwards providers (vs. 3–5% on EAPs).
Employees don't have time to search directories. They tell us what they need, and our care team takes it from there — finding, vetting, and coordinating care.
When employees are on their own
- Spend hours searching with no clear answers
- Filter endlessly by schedule, cost, and location
- Call providers who don't respond
- Get waitlisted with no timeline
- Piece together backup from friends or family
- Miss work anyway
When we handle it
- Submit a request in minutes — text, call, or app
- We find and reach out to providers for you
- Get 3–4 real options with confirmed availability
- Choose your best fit, tour and enroll
- Ongoing support when schedules change or care falls through
- Show up to work
15 min
avg. response time
40 sec
avg. phone pickup
85%
match rate
Our Care Network
9,717+ home daycares open nights,
weekends, and overnights.
Plus 260,000+ vetted providers across child care, elder care, and backup — in all 50 states, including rural areas.
Nights, Weekends & Overnights
9,717+ licensed home daycares
When centers close at 6pm, our home daycare network stays open — 12+ hour days, some 24/7. Perfect for nurses, warehouse workers, and shift employees.
Every Care Type, One Navigator
Centers to camps to elder care
Preschools, nannies, after school programs, tutors, summer camps — plus elder care and backup care. Your employees get one person who handles it all.
Rural & Underserved Areas
All 50 states covered
Licensed home daycares and local providers operate where big chains won't. If your employees are spread out, we still reach them.
Pricing
Pick a Plan. Cancel Anytime.
No setup fees. No hidden costs. Cancel anytime.
Chobani
Emory Healthcare
Dollywood
Bally's
PanasonicChobaniEmory HealthcareDollywoodBally'sPanasonicAnnual
Billed annually
Est. monthly cost for 25 memberships
$323.75/mo
- Care Navigator — dedicated support specialist
- 260K+ vetted daycares & providers
- Elder care support
- Subsidy Connect (gov't funds)
- Employer dashboard
- Utilization reporting
- ★Dedicated account manager(Included)
Monthly Billed monthly $44.95 $35.95 /membership/mo Est. monthly cost $898.75/mo | Best Value Annual Billed annually $16.19 $12.95 /membership/mo Save 63% Est. monthly cost $323.75/mo | Quarterly Billed quarterly $26.19 $20.95 /membership/mo Save 42% Est. monthly cost $523.75/mo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Navigator — dedicated support specialist | |||
| 260K+ vetted daycares & providers | |||
| Elder care support | |||
| Subsidy Connect (gov't funds) | |||
| Employer dashboard | |||
| Utilization reporting | — | ||
| Dedicated account manager | — | ★Included | — |
The math is simple.
Cost of 25 memberships: ~$3,885/yr. Cost of losing 1 employee: ~$5,000–$7,000.
Getting Started
Live in 5 Business Days.
Not 5 Months.
No complex implementations. No IT resources. No headaches.
Pick Your Plan
Choose the plan that fits your team. No paperwork, no long contracts.
Share Your Employee Roster
Upload a simple CSV. We handle the rest — fast, simple setup.
Easy Onboarding for Your Employees
Text message or email links sent directly to your employees, with simple education on how it works.
See the Impact
Track utilization, satisfaction scores, and ROI in your employer dashboard — in real time.
FAQ
Questions? Answered.
Everything you need to know about getting started.
Social Proof
Companies Like Yours Already Use Upwards
Employees who use Upwards are
3–5x less likely to leave.