The only recruiting & compliance platform built exclusively for childcare.
The top childcare centers utilize AI to streamline tedious hiring tasks, enabling them to concentrate on developing exceptional programs. Their classrooms stay full, teachers are happier, and waitlists continue to grow. Parents choose them because they're reliable. We built this platform after working with 200+ childcare centers. We know your hiring challenges because we've helped solve them.
Get your openings in front of qualified ECE professionals. One job posting reaches our teacher community plus 100+ external job boards automatically.
Post to our community of 5,000+ early childhood educators actively seeking childcare positions. These aren't generic job seekers—they're ECE professionals who understand the unique demands of early education. Pre-screened teachers with the right certifications and passion for childcare.
Your opening automatically distributes to 100+ external job boards including Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, and specialized education job sites. Write your job description once, and we'll make sure it reaches qualified candidates across the web. No manual posting to each site, no extra fees.
Create a mobile-friendly careers page branded with your center's name, logo, and culture. Candidates can browse all your openings, learn about your program, and apply in seconds. Get your own custom link like yourschool.upkid.com. Easy to share on social media or include in your email signature.
Let AI write ECE-specific job descriptions optimized to attract early childhood professionals. Highlight what matters most to qualified teachers—age groups, classroom philosophy, growth opportunities. Edit and customize to match your center's voice, then post immediately.
Candidates can apply from their phone in under 2 minutes. Mobile-friendly application forms with auto-fill capabilities remove friction from the process. One-tap application for teachers who've already built their Upkid profile. The easier you make it to apply, the more great candidates you'll get.
See your entire hiring process at a glance. Track every candidate through your pipeline and never lose track of who applied.
Every application is automatically saved and searchable. Build a warm talent pool you can tap into anytime. When a new position opens next month or next year, your candidates from the past are right there—searchable in seconds.Keep all candidate information in one place instead of scattered across email threads and sticky notes. Re-engage past applicants whenever you need to hire.
Track every candidate on a visual board. Move them through your hiring stages as they progress. See immediately who's waiting for an interview, who needs follow-up, and who's ready for an offer.Track multiple positions simultaneously. Each job posting has its own pipeline. Never wonder "where did we leave off with that candidate?" again.
Click on any candidate to see their application, resume, and history with your center. Add notes about interviews. Share profiles with your hiring team. All the information you need to make confident hiring decisions, organized in one profile.
Communicate with candidates directly through Upkid. Send messages and candidates receive email notifications. Send texts and emails directly from the platform without leaving Upkid. Every message is tracked with the candidate's profile so you can see your complete communication history.
se pre-built templates for every hiring stage. "Thanks for applying." "We'd like to schedule an interview." "Unfortunately, we've moved forward with another candidate."Customize templates to match your center's voice. Save time on candidate communication.
Let AI help you identify qualified candidates so you can focus on the most promising teachers.
Use AI to help review applications. Get insights about which candidates match your job requirements. See key qualifications highlighted automatically. 10 AI screenings included per month with your subscription. Additional screenings available for $2 each if you need more.
Search your candidate database to find teachers with specific qualifications. Filter by certifications, experience, and other criteria to focus on candidates who meet your needs.
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We focus 100% on early childhood education—solving childcare hiring only. Here's what we've accomplished together:
Book a demo. We'll show you the platform and give you access to our teacher network.
Skip the email black hole. Message candidates directly and get honest responses from real people.
Post jobs with AI help. Review pre-screened candidates. Focus on your program while AI handles the busy work.
Each day without AI means more manual work on hiring instead of leading. More time on paperwork instead of programs. More stress about finding good teachers going to other programs. Meanwhile, centers using Upkid are building stronger teams, becoming the employers teachers want to work for, and growing their reputations in the community.
We're opening access to the first 100 childcare centers who want to get ahead of the hiring crisis. Early adopters receive preferred pricing, exclusive access to new features before they launch publicly, and won't be billed until October 1, 2025. This gives you time to see results and train your team without any upfront investment.
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