Fast Facts

Become a home-based daycare operator with Upwards and make a meaningful impact in your community by nurturing and educating children. Gain access to expert guidance, support, and resources to help you grow your childcare business and reach more families.

Responsibilities: Manage your daycare operations including setting hours, pricing, and curriculum while receiving support in licensing, marketing, and family referrals.

Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, experience in childcare or education, and an entrepreneurial mindset to grow a business.

Qualifications: Preferred experience in early childhood education and prior daycare operation, though not required.

Location: This position is based in Crestview, FL, US.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $30,000 - $50,000.

Are you ready to unlock your full potential as an educator and support even more families with your own home-based childcare daycare? Partnering with Upwards means you can make a lasting impact on your community by nurturing and educating the next generation of children. You set your hours, holidays, program pricing, and select the curriculum, while Upwards is here to support you with parent referrals, daycare resources, and even more.

Upwards partners with you every step of the way, offering the guidance and support you need to keep a full daycare and/or expand your childcare business. From helping you secure childcare licenses, to establishing your business model, pricing, marketing, and welcoming your first families, Upwards is here to coach you through the process.

Our mission at Upwards is simple: to solve family care for good. This is why we need the help of caregivers and educators to ensure every child has access to care that fosters their growth and potential. With deep experience supporting existing and launching successful new daycares in both metropolitan and rural communities, Upwards has helped numerous providers achieve their dreams of operating a thriving childcare business. Join our network of passionate caregivers and start making a difference for your community today!

What You Get When Partnering with Upwards:

Access to leading early childhood experts who are ready to guide you every step of the way
Dedicated, personalized licensing support tailored to your unique needs throughout the entire process
A national community of childcare professionals who, like you, are running their own home-based daycares
A tech-focused platform and app that seamlessly connects you with families, allowing you to promote your daycare, communicate with families, receive payments, and manage enrollments—all from one easy-to-use interface
Ongoing one-on-one support the Upwards team to help you manage and continue to grow your business

Interested in partnering with Upwards? Find out how you can become a provider today!

About Upwards: Upwards is the largest childcare network in the United States, providing access to quality, affordable childcare to families nationwide. We support childcare providers in operating sustainable businesses through a technology-based marketplace and partner with government entities to improve access to care. Upwards also helps employers of all sizes offer their employees childcare benefits. Our mission is to help all families care for their children — not just those who can afford it.

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