Our Heritage
In 1969, the first red-roofed KinderCare® opened its doors and rang its bell, establishing a foundation for what would become the nation’s largest early childhood education provider. Our heritage spans over five decades of innovation and growth.
Since then, we’ve grown our family of brands and evolved how we serve communities. Through it all, we’ve remained focused on helping families pursue economic opportunity through access to quality child care.
From One Red Roof to a Nationwide Movement
1969
1981
1992
2003
Champions® joins our portfolio, expanding our market reach to serve school-age children nationwide during out-of-school time, on school grounds.
2012
We partner with Gallup to create and measure engaging environments for our educators, families, staff, and clients.
2016
2021
We officially change our name to KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC), reflecting our growth from a single child care provider to a comprehensive family of early childhood and school-age education brands serving communities nationwide.
2022
We acquire Crème de la Crème, serving families seeking elevated early education experiences with specialized programming.
2024
2024
We begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “KLC,” providing new opportunities to bring high-quality early childhood education to more families and communities nationwide.
2025
We earn our ninth consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, making us the first and only child care education provider to receive this distinction.
2025
We publish our first Corporate Responsibility Report and launch Confidence in Action, our commitment to transparency, trust, and long-term impact.
We rise so that they can shine.