Childcare designed for in-person workforces
children can be unpredictable
childcare doesn’t have to be
Who we serve
Backup childcare built for the workforce that needs it most
Employees who:
Need to be in-person daily or hybrid
Work nights, weekends, or untraditional hours
Live in daycare deserts
Face tight budgets
Why we’re here
Most employees rely on family or friends for childcare. But even the most reliable arrangements can break down—and when they do, both parents and employers pay the price.
of common in-person workforces—manufacturing, hospitals, retail, plants, distribution centers, even corporate offices—are forced to call out when childcare falls through at the last minute.
96%
That’s where Patch comes in
Succeeding as an employee shouldn’t mean sacrificing as a parent
Why Patch?
We handle the details—so you can focus on running your business.
We handle all the details of implementing a Patch program and spearhead the launch process to ensure it is successful. Patch excels in our business—so our customers can excel at theirs.
Set Up
Operate
We take care of everything—from supporting parents to sparking children’s curiosity through play-based activities—so our customers can stay focused on running their business.
We provide powerful analytics and insights back to our customers, showing how our benefits cut absenteeism and boost retention.
Analyze
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We have always known childcare is a problem for employees, but there’s never been a way to fix it. Until Patch. Our workers love it, our supervisors love it, and it is reinforcing the family-friendly culture we want for our workplace.
Cheryl Y. HR manager,
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Caring for our people is the right thing to do. When our people are supported, we see stronger business outcomes, underscoring why UPSers are our secret sauce to delivering world class service for millions of customers every single day.
Nando Cesarone
UPS Executive Vice President and President, U.S -
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Within just three months of partnering with Patch, more than 50% of our eligible parents were enrolled. Parents across all jobs (from Nurses to EVS workers) were using the service on days they otherwise would have called out.
Rachel Smith,
VP of People
Ready to support your workforce?
Get in touch with us!
hello@patchcaregiving.com
Our stats speak for themselves
78%
of Patch programs support parents working early mornings, late nights, overnights, and weekends
80%
lower rate of turnover among parents using Patch
UPS launched a 3-month childcare pilot. Retention increased 39%, and absences plummeted
Child Care, Family Benefits Are ‘An Economic Imperative, Not A Personal Problem’ Says Advocacy Group
How Onsite Childcare Helped UPS Reduce Turnover
Patch in the Press
How Employer-Funded Child Care Can Work
The Employee Benefit that Pays for Itself
Reimagining Childcare For Frontline And Hourly Workers
Patch in the Press
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Child Care Family Benefits Are 'An Economic Imperative, Not A Personal Problem' Says Advocacy Group
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How Employer-Funded Child Care Can Work
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How Onsite Child Care Helped UPS Reduce Turnover
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UPS launched a 3-month childcare pilot. Retention increased 39%, and absences plummeted
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Reimaging Childcare For Frontline And Hourly Workers
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How Employer-Funded Child Care Can Work
