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New findings highlight disconnect between working parents’ child care needs and employer benefits as families prepare for the holidays Key takeaways Study core finding: According to the 2026 KinderCare Confidence Index, conducted with The Harris Poll, 68% of parents want on-demand or emergency child care, but only 38% report that their employers offer it, a 30-percentage-point gap. Why it matters: 81% of parents are constantly thinking about potential child care disruptions, and unreliable care affects employment: 50% have missed work, 35% have reduced their hours, and two-thirds say it has negatively affected their work performance. Employer opportunity: Parents also want broade

Eligible employees can receive tuition savings of 10% to 100%, depending on their employer’s benefitKey takeawaysInvesting in employees: Employers can offer tuition support at Crème Schools through direct partnerships or third-party benefits providers.Savings range from 10-100%: New and currently enrolled families can receive tuition savings, depending on their employer’s program.Proprietary curriculum: Crème offers research-based instruction, small-group learning and hands-on signature enrichments for infants through kindergarten-aged children.The Crème School, a leading provider of premium early childhood education, today announced a new employer-sponsored tuition benefit that helps famili

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) ("KinderCare"), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, today announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Management will host a conference call on the day of the release at 5:00 pm ET to discuss the results. Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing 1-833-461-5787 (Toll-free) or 1-585-542-9983 (Toll) and referencing Conference ID 633 177 554. Participants are asked to dial in a few minutes prior to the call to register. The conference call will also be webcasted live via the Company’s investor relations website at https://inve

Champions joins Lights On Afterschool to advocate for sustainable child care funding and expand access to quality before- and after-school programs for working familiesKey takeawaysFamilies need greater access to affordable before- and after-school care. Demand continues to exceed available space in programs, leaving families navigating gaps between the school day and workday.Federal child care funding plays a critical role in supporting school-age families. About 44% of children served through the Child Care and Development Fund are school-age, demonstrating the importance of child care funding beyond early childhood.Champions helps bridge the gap for families. Champions works with school d

Second annual report highlights national accreditation, child development findings and partnerships that help families access care Key takeaways: External standards support quality accountability: 86% of KinderCare centers and programs were nationally accredited in 2025. Developmental screening informs individualized learning: More than 150,000 children participated in developmental screening, helping teachers understand children’s progress and identify where additional support may be helpful. Employee and family experience are operational priorities: Employee engagement reached 74% in 2025. KinderCare is examining employee and family engagement to identify practices associated w

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) ("KinderCare"), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced that Tony Amandi, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in one-on-one investor meetings at J.P. Morgan’s 2026 Ultimate Services Investor Conference on November 17, 2026.Investors interested in attending the conference and meeting with management should contact their J.P. Morgan representative for an invitation.About KinderCare Learning CompaniesKinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) is a leading private provider of early childhood and school-age education and care. KinderCare builds confidence for life in children and families from

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New small group enrichment class helps young children learn Spanish through play, music, conversation and stories Key takeaways: KinderCare launched a new Spanish component as part of its Learning Adventures enrichment program, called Spanish Foundations. Learning Adventures are small group enrichment classes for children ages 2-12. Children will learn Spanish words and phrases while exploring the music, art, stories, and traditions of Spanish-speaking cultures. Classes are available at select KinderCare Learning Centers across the country. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) ("KinderCare"), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, t

Mike Nuzzo steps down; David Barse to head Audit Committee; Preston Grasty rejoins Board KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. ("KinderCare") (NYSE:KLC), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced that Mike Nuzzo has resigned from the company’s Board of Directors, effective Sept. 28, due to other personal and professional time commitments. David Barse, who joined KinderCare’s Board on Aug. 3, replaces Nuzzo as the Head of the Audit Committee. Preston Grasty, Senior Investment Leader at Partners Group, has rejoined the Board, effective Sept. 29. "On behalf of the entire Board and KinderCare, I want to thank Mike for his years of dedicated servi

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Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding early childhood educators across the countryKey takeaways:25 outstanding KinderCare teachers from across the country earned the company’s Educational Excellence Award.Winners receive a cash award and paid professional growth opportunities.KinderCare has recognized more than 200 outstanding teachers since beginning their teacher award program in 2008.KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) ("KinderCare"), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today celebrates 25 outstanding teachers from across the country with an Educational Excellence Award."Each of these teachers exemplifies the very best kind of educator we

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Analyst downgraded KinderCare Learning Companies from Neutral to Underweight

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Second Quarter Highlighted by Continued Progress Across Key Growth Initiatives and Center Footprint Optimization. Company Updates Full-Year Outlook. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) ("KinderCare," the "Company," and "we"), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Highlights Revenue of $697.5 million Income from operations of $2.4 million Net loss of $8.8 million and net loss per common share, diluted of $0.07 Non-GAAP financial measures Adjusted EBITDA (1) of $63.0 million Adjusted net income (1) of $9.9 million and adjusted net income p

20 former students receive scholarships to support college and future careers Key takeaways: KinderCare Learning Companies’ Kids Scholarship program is awarding $100,000 in scholarships to 20 former students of KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions and The Crème School for the 2026–27 school year. The KinderCare Kids Scholarship reflects the lasting impact of high-quality early childhood education, helping alumni build on the confidence, skills and love of learning developed during their formative years. Now in its seventh year, the KinderCare Kids Scholarship program has awarded more than $700,000 to help alumni continue their educational journeys. The scholarship program un

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Experienced business leader and investor brings decades of strategic, financial, and governance expertise KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC), one of the nation's leading providers of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced the appointment of David Barse to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 3, 2026. Barse is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of DMB Holdings, a family office, and the Founder of XOUT Capital, an index provider for the ETF industry. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Third Avenue Management, a global value investment organization to both institutional and retail investors, where he led the firm for 25 years. B

Leading national before- and after-school care provider supports families through partnerships with more than 1,150 schools across the country. Key takeaways For the 2026–27 school year, Champions is launching new partnerships with school districts including Cupertino Union School District (California), Decatur School District 61 (Illinois), Iowa City School District (Iowa), and Spotsylvania County Public Schools (Virginia), expanding access to high-quality afterschool programs for working families. Champions partners with elementary and middle schools to provide safe, supervised before- and after-school as well as school break programs. Champions works with state agencies, feder

California, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia all make strides toward increasing family access to high-quality early childhood education and care Key takeaways: KinderCare applauds California, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia for prioritizing early childhood education and care in their latest budgets. KinderCare helps deliver publicly funded early learning programs through its programs in these states, making high-quality child care more accessible to working families. Each state’s investments in child care assistance and early learning programs will help thousands of children access high-quality education and care.