Patch is a childcare solution specifically designed for hourly workers, providing flexible and reliable care options that cater to the unique needs of frontline employees. By partnering with employers, Patch enables working parents to access dependable childcare, allowing them to maintain their job performance while supporting their families.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Hourly workers often face unpredictable schedules and limited access to affordable, reliable childcare, making it difficult to maintain consistent employment and advance their careers. Traditional childcare options are often inflexible and ill-suited to the needs of frontline employees with varying shift times and locations. This lack of dependable childcare creates stress for working parents and negatively impacts workforce stability for employers.
Solution
Patch provides a childcare solution tailored to the needs of hourly workers by partnering with employers to offer flexible and dependable care options. The platform connects working parents with a network of vetted childcare providers, offering solutions that accommodate varying schedules and locations. By addressing the unique challenges faced by frontline employees, Patch enables parents to maintain job performance and advance their careers while ensuring their children receive quality care. This employer-sponsored benefit fosters a more reliable and supported workforce, reducing absenteeism and improving employee retention.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is employers with a significant hourly workforce, particularly in industries such as hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, as well as the hourly workers employed by these companies.
Features
- Network of vetted childcare providers offering flexible scheduling options
- Solutions tailored to the unique needs of hourly workers and frontline employees
- Employer partnerships to provide subsidized or sponsored childcare benefits
- Mobile platform for easy booking and management of childcare services
- Focus on affordability and accessibility for working families