Champions opens fall enrollment: Back to school starts now
April 5, 2023
Before- and after-school program provider notes earlier than ever enrollment spike
KinderCare Learning Companies Named 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace for Seventh Consecutive Year
March 30, 2023
Early childhood education provider is one of only four companies worldwide to receive this recognition seven times
As U.S. Administration Seeks New Ways to Support Child Care Solutions, KinderCare Strengthens Employer-Supported Child Care Offerings
March 2, 2023
Company provides flexible solutions today to help organizations meet working families’ child care needs
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KinderCare’s 2023 Parent Confidence Report Finds Parents of School-Age Children Are More Concerned Than Ever With Summer Education Gaps
May 24, 2023
Nearly half of school age parents are stressed by the uncertainty in finding summer programs for their…
Are workplace benefits a viable solution to the child care crisis?
May 17, 2023
Employers can play in reducing the nation’s child care crisis, as well as the benefits of employer-sponsored…
KinderCare Thanks Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1, 2023
National early childhood education provider celebrates 11 teachers who have more than 40 years of classroom…
WSJ: Why KinderCare considers older workers an asset
April 7, 2023
KinderCare joins other companies around the country in efforts to recruit older workers, for their work ethic…
Champions opens fall enrollment: Back to school starts now
April 5, 2023
Before- and after-school program provider notes earlier than ever enrollment spike
KinderCare Learning Companies Named 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace for Seventh Consecutive Year
March 30, 2023
Early childhood education provider is one of only four companies worldwide to receive this recognition seven…
From Parents.com: 5 best nanny interview questions—and red flags to avoid
March 15, 2023
Travis Troutman, senior director of HR operations at KinderCare Learning Companies, offers his advice for…
Working parents don’t want paid time off, they want employer-sponsored child care
March 15, 2023
According to new research, parents say child care is the second most desirable benefit their employer can…
As U.S. Administration Seeks New Ways to Support Child Care Solutions, KinderCare Strengthens Employer-Supported Child Care Offerings
March 2, 2023
Company provides flexible solutions today to help organizations meet working families’ child care needs
KinderCare Learning Companies Releases Summer 2023 Champ Camp Schedule
February 15, 2023
Company already seeing unprecedented demand for school-age summer programs
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New Study Shows Working Parents in U.S. Expect More Employer, Government Support for Child Care
January 25, 2023
KinderCare’s 2023 Parent Confidence Report finds hybrid work is changing parents’ child care needs and…
KinderCare Names Dr. Marquita Davis as New Chief Academic Officer
December 7, 2022
Dr. Davis joins KinderCare from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, bringing over 20 years of early…
Reflecting on 2022 and looking forward to 2023
November 17, 2022
A message from our Chairman and CEO, Tom Wyatt
KinderCare Kids Scholarship Fund Applications for 2023-2024 School Year Now Open
November 2, 2022
Annual scholarship program offers KinderCare alumni the opportunity to pursue or continue a college education
From Quartz: 3 scaled child care benefits for companies
October 10, 2022
Chief People Officer Jessica Harrah focuses on the emerging future of work and shifting of benefits to better…
White House Hunger Conference: KinderCare Announces Bold Plan to Increase Access and Affordability to Healthy Food for All Children
September 28, 2022
KinderCare joins Partnership for a Healthier America and others in effort to increase children’s access to…
KinderCare to Acquire Crème de la Crème
September 7, 2022
KinderCare Learning Companies intends to acquire Crème de la Crème.
From The Gazette: More Eastern Iowa schools turning to Champions before- and after-school child care provider
September 2, 2022
Eastern Iowa schools turning to Champions
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital chooses KinderCare as their provider of choice
September 1, 2022
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital chooses KinderCare as their provider of choice
Third-Party studies show KinderCare’s programs boost children’s development
August 31, 2022
KinderCare students achieve developmental milestones earlier, enter school ready to learn
KinderCare Launches Tuition Benefit+, New Child Care Benefit for Employers
August 19, 2022
New program provides convenient, affordable child care options to working families
Champions Expands Game Day Support for Professional Sports Teams
August 9, 2022
Champions is expanding their game day support program.
From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: “3 ways to help employees with child care”
August 9, 2022
KinderCare At Work and Champions President Dan Figurski explains how the pandemic amplified child care…
From EdTechReview: “What is culturally responsible education?”
August 9, 2022
In this EdTechReview story a variety of education experts and teachers explain the concept of culturally…
Champions is Hiring Teachers Across the Country
July 27, 2022
National before- and after-school provider in the process of opening hundreds of programs in 27 states.
KinderCare Offers Families Free Day of Child Care
July 12, 2022
As the jobs market continues to grow, KinderCare provides working families the support they need.
From Care.com: Tips for families seeking child care this summer and preparing kids for pre-k
June 6, 2022
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow shares tips for families on summer care and pre-kindergarten prep.
Working families make the case for employer-sponsored child care benefits
June 6, 2022
Working parents are re-imagining what their careers look like and asking more from their employers. Read news…
Forget the great resignation: The great renegotiation has begun as parents prioritize employer-sponsored child care benefits
June 2, 2022
Data from KinderCare’s 2022 Parent Confidence Report shows parents are prioritizing employer-sponsored child…
From The Bump: How to cope with emotions after the Uvalde school tragedy
May 27, 2022
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow shares coping tips with families in the aftermath of the Uvalde, Texas…
KinderCare honors and celebrates teachers during 2022 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3, 2022
Company thanks its more than 29,000 teachers for the role they have in providing a strong foundation…
From Fatherly: 68 percent of Americans want free universal child care for kids
April 28, 2022
As families across the country return to in-person work, many are seeking child care options and desire…
KinderCare becomes first national early childcare education provider to achieve WELL Health-Safety Rating
April 20, 2022
KinderCare is proud to announce that it has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and…
KinderCare named 2022 Gallup Exceptional Workplace for sixth consecutive year
April 4, 2022
KinderCare receives prestigious distinction, is one of only four companies worldwide to achieve this…
New study confirms parent confidence on the rebound as parents look to the future of child care and work
March 29, 2022
KinderCare's latest Parent Confidence Report shows that both parent confidence and stress levels are at an…
Tips for families: What to look for in a child care program
March 8, 2022
Center Director Yesenia Sanchez shares tips with families about what to look for in a child care program.
From PureWow: 8 signs your child is really connected to you
March 8, 2022
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow shares ways that parents can tell their children are connected to them.
From Well + Good: What happens when we ban books
February 9, 2022
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow shares how reading about other cultures and identities can positively…
From PureWow: 5 parenting trends we’re embracing in 2022 (and 2 we’re leaving behind)
December 15, 2021
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Elanna Yalow highlights the importance of social and emotional health and…
KinderCare announces launch of initial public offering
November 8, 2021
KinderCare today announced the launch of its proposed initial public offering of 25,775,434 shares of its…
KinderCare Kids Scholarship Fund Applications for 2022-2023 School Year Now Open
November 1, 2021
Scholarships will be awarded to 10 KinderCare alumni in the amount of up to $5,000 each to be applied toward…
KinderCare Education announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all employees
September 9, 2021
The company will begin requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, including its approximately 35,000…
From Delish: How children's eating habits come from their parents
September 2, 2021
KinderCare's registered dietician and child nutrition expert Courtney Hines explains how children's food…
Research shows KinderCare’s programs help mitigate pandemic-related learning loss
August 30, 2021
Results from the annual 2020-2021 BRIGANCE® and TerraNova® national studies demonstrate that KinderCare’s…
KinderCare announces confidential submission of draft registration statement for proposed initial public offering
August 17, 2021
KinderCare Education today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on…
KinderCare and AriensCo Open New Early Learning Center
August 2, 2021
Center to provide early childhood education and care for employees and community.
Preschool prep: 14 activities to help children get ready
July 23, 2021
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow shares simple activities that can help with preschool readiness.
From Romper: Here’s why your toddler needs their own little buddies
July 16, 2021
Experts say you shouldn’t panic about your toddler’s socialization, but it is pretty important.
From Care.com: Back to School 2021: Here’s what to expect, according to experts
July 12, 2021
Will everything be back to “normal” in the new school year? Experts including Rashelle Chase, content…
KinderCare extending free day of child care for vaccines program
July 6, 2021
Centers nationwide to offer free day of care through Labor Day so those who are eligible can get their…
From Care.com: What’s your day care sick policy?
June 25, 2021
Almost every day care center has a policy about keeping kids home when they’re sick. Wondering about your…
Champions Before- and After-School Programs Awarded Cognia Accreditation
June 8, 2021
Honored as first and only program of its kind to receive national recognition for 10 consecutive years.
KinderCare helps American families get vaccinated
June 1, 2021
To support the national COVID-19 vaccination efforts, KinderCare Education is offering families a free day of…
KinderCare is the provider of choice for Hope Street Friends
May 10, 2021
KinderCare Learning Centers® has been chosen by Hope Street Friends as the new operator of their onsite child…
Working parents' expectations of employers are shifting in the wake of the pandemic
May 6, 2021
Parents believe employers should do more to support their child care needs according to KinderCare’s 2021…
KinderCare celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
April 29, 2021
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7, and KinderCare Education has more than 27,000 reasons to celebrate. The…
KinderCare is hiring teachers for early childhood education centers across the U.S.
April 14, 2021
As the nation emerges from the pandemic, there's an increased demand for child care in communities across the…
KinderCare offers families free day of child care
April 7, 2021
Partners with Fairygodboss to support families as they return to the workforce
KinderCare and Reid Health open new child care center for employees
March 29, 2021
The center will provide early childhood education and care for more than 120 children of Reid Health…
New report unveils pandemic’s impact on parent confidence, fears and expectations
March 22, 2021
KinderCare’s 2021 Parent Confidence Report conducted by The Harris Poll shows parents are concerned about…
KinderCare Education named Gallup Exceptional Workplace for fifth consecutive year
March 18, 2021
The award honors organizations that demonstrated their ability to achieve exceptionally high levels of…
Three things to say to your daughter every week
March 8, 2021
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow offers phrases parents can say to make a positive impact on their…
How to teach children to be citizens who want to help others
February 17, 2021
Teaching children how to be helpers from a young age has many benefits and makes the world a better place to…
Eight seemingly innocent child behavior problems parents shouldn't ignore
January 22, 2021
Some child behaviors, while mildly inconvenient, just aren’t worth getting upset about. Other behaviors,…
KinderCare weighs in: How to raise kids who love to learn
January 21, 2021
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow shares advice with parents on how to foster intellectual curiosity in…
KinderCare shares tips with parents: managing the chaos of raising two kids
January 15, 2021
KinderCare shares tips for balancing the chaos of raising two young children.
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow shares her advice on how to talk to kids about what happened at the Capitol
January 8, 2021
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow shares her advice on how to talk to kids about what happened at the…
KinderCare's top tips: How to talk to kids about race and identity
December 18, 2020
For parents, navigating the topic of race and racism with young children can feel overwhelming. KinderCare…
KinderCare to Provide COVID-19 Vaccination to All Teachers
December 15, 2020
KinderCare Education to ensure all 32,000 teachers and center staff across 1,500 centers have access to the…
KinderCare offers free child care for voters
October 26, 2020
Free day of child care at all KinderCare centers nationwide for early voting, on election day or through the…
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow talks to USA TODAY about easing children into a new school year
September 8, 2020
It’s no secret that the first day of school looks a bit different for families and children this fall. To…
Ariens Company invests in child care to retain employees
September 2, 2020
Ariens Company and KinderCare are collaborating to build the Brillion Early Learning Center.
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow shares her top tips for creating at-home workspaces for kids
September 2, 2020
Whether children are distance learning, following a hybrid schedule or attending typical in-person school…
KinderCare Education offers K-6 families back to school solutions
August 13, 2020
Programs around the country offer safe, healthy options for students ages 5-12 to continue social, emotional,…
The Bay Club and KinderCare Education Team Up to Support Families with Distance Learning
August 7, 2020
Next-generation distance learning pod program for children delivers best-in-class health and safety…
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow talks to PureWow about how to get children excited about going back to school
July 20, 2020
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow reconnected with popular women’s lifestyle media company PureWow for her…
Chief Executive Officer Tom Wyatt discusses the urgent need for child care on Face the Nation
July 12, 2020
Chief Executive Officer Tom Wyatt addresses the urgent need for child care on Face the Nation.
Keeping your kids busy without a traditional summer vacation
June 15, 2020
This summer may look a little different, but it can still be as fun and memorable as ever.
Chief Executive Officer Tom Wyatt talks to the Associated Press about the impact of COVID-19 on child care
May 31, 2020
Parents hoping to get back to work face a child care crisis.
Eek, my kid won’t do homeschool. (And why that’s a-ok, say the experts)
May 21, 2020
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow talks about some of the struggles parents are facing as they adapt to…
Who will take care of children when America goes back to work?
May 13, 2020
Chief Executive Officer Tom Wyatt discusses how KinderCare is preparing to support families as America…
KinderCare Education shifts operations to provide emergency child care
March 20, 2020
In response to the urgent public need from COVID-19, KinderCare Education will focus its operations to…
Six Teachers Recognized as Top Educators with Champions Quality Achievement Award
January 21, 2020
KCE honors its best before and after-school teachers with 2019 Quality Awards.
KinderCare is Provider of Choice for Department of Labor’s Onsite Childcare Center
January 14, 2020
KinderCare Education has been chosen by The Department of Labor as their new onsite childcare center…
KinderCare and Whirlpool Open New Onsite Childcare Center
October 22, 2019
Whirlpool Corporation employees now have access to high-quality early childhood education where they work.
Early childhood educator Rashelle Chase shares top toy recommendations for three-year-olds
October 8, 2019
KCE education team member Rashelle Chase talked to popular parenting blog Scary Mommy about how children…
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow talks to HiMama about supporting play-based learning
October 8, 2019
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow was interviewed by HiMama CEO Ron Spreeuwenberg about the importance of…
The Science of Play and Its Impact on Childhood Development
September 18, 2019
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Elanna Yalow discusses the importance of play on children’s development, different…
KinderCare speaks to the benefits of preschool
September 17, 2019
With a new school year in full swing, parents of preschool-aged children may be asking themselves whether…
Research confirms KinderCare students are better prepared for first grade
September 5, 2019
The results are in! Results from the BRIGANCE® and TerraNova® national studies confirm the incredible impact…
The Eddy Takes a Bow as New Whirlpool Childcare Center
August 26, 2019
Whirlpool Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer talked about the company’s new, state of the art childcare facility…
From New York Times Parenting: 6 Things That Drive Day Care Workers Crazy
August 16, 2019
KinderCare's recent Legacy Award Winners were interviewed for this NYT Parenting article highlighting six…
KinderCare celebrates 50th anniversary
July 26, 2019
KinderCare is celebrating its 50th year with Portland families this month. To commemorate this milestone,…
KinderCare celebrates 50 years of educational excellence with KinderCare Kids Scholarship Fund
July 15, 2019
New annual scholarship program offers KinderCare alumni the opportunity to pursue a college education.
SB 708 Makes Early Learning Classrooms in Texas Safer for All Children
June 19, 2019
KinderCare Education supports Child Safety Data for Licensed Centers Study Bill to improve teacher-to-student…
2019 Parent Confidence Report
May 15, 2019
The first annual Parent Confidence Report from KinderCare shows only 1 in 3 parents feel very confident on a…
Transitional kindergarten: Is it right for your child?
April 19, 2019
For Fall babies parents have to make a tough choice: delay their entry to school until the following year or…
Kindergarten readiness skills: A checklist for parents
April 19, 2019
Help your child to start their school life on the right foot, by checking their Kindergarten readiness…
Ten Kindergarten songs on YouTube to start singing at home
April 19, 2019
Supporting your child's early learning is as simple as sharing a song. Check out these Kindergarten songs you…
KinderCare Education Launches New STEM Programs for Families Nationwide
April 10, 2019
KinderCare Education expands programs across 600 KinderCare and 200 Champions locations across the U.S.
Chief Executive Officer Tom Wyatt highlights strong partnerships as key to success
March 6, 2019
Chief Executive Officer Tom Wyatt shared the importance of having the right partners, and how KinderCare…
Pre-K teacher Jami Vandegrift named a KinderCare Education Teacher of the Year
February 8, 2019
Pre-K teacher Jami Vandegrift of North Canton KinderCare in North Canton, Ohio has been named a KinderCare…
Creator of KinderCare Learning Adventures programs talks about music benefits for children
February 8, 2019
Senior Content Director and creator of our Music Explorers Learning Adventures program Linda Nelson, was…
How to get young girls excited about a career in STEM
January 25, 2019
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow and Manager of Curriculum Programs, Theresa Maves were featured in an…
How to find the right child care option for your family
January 24, 2019
Fatherly, a top online news source for fathers, included KinderCare at Work Center Director Maia King in an…
Continuity of care helps children build skills that support success in school
November 27, 2018
Nationwide assessment shows that the longer children attend KinderCare, the more developmentally advanced…
KinderCare Focuses on Inclusion at National Early Childhood Education Conference
November 21, 2018
More than 2,000 teachers, educational experts visited KinderCare’s inclusion studio during annual NAEYC…
KinderCare Learning Centers to Arrive in Boston’s Seaport
November 6, 2018
New center will provide care and education for 120 children.
Parents Head Back to School, For Fun
September 13, 2018
Champions Before- and After-School programs invite parents to a nationwide open house
Whirlpool Corporation will open child care facility for employees
September 12, 2018
As part of its continued commitment to create an attractive workplace, Whirlpool Corporation announced that…
KinderCare Education acquires Rainbow Child Care Center, expanding to more than 1,500 learning centers, serving 185,000 children across the United States
August 27, 2018
KinderCare Education acquires Michigan-based regional provider in one of largest expansions in the U.S. child…
Challenging D.C.’s literacy crisis by encouraging a love for reading and lifelong learning in youth
July 20, 2018
KinderCare Education partnered with First Book and Reach Out and Read to provide books to more than 26,000…
Research verifies early childhood education helps kids build skills and readiness for school
July 18, 2018
National studies show KinderCare Education kindergartners are performing at first grade levels and that…
Avoiding the Summer Slide: KinderCare Provides Tips for Keeping Your Whole Child Active This Summer
June 11, 2018
KinderCare provides families with proven tips to help children continue to develop mentally, emotionally, and…
KinderCare Education celebrates all teachers
May 8, 2018
Company honors its best teachers with Legacy Awards.
KinderCare Invites Families to Take Summer Back
May 1, 2018
KinderCare Learning Centers offers families 12 weeks of awesome summer programs in communities around the…
Start spreading the news - Tribeca KinderCare is open!
April 19, 2018
Today marks a major milestone for KinderCare: the opening of the Tribeca KinderCare Learning Center!
Tribeca KinderCare opens in New York City on April 19
April 4, 2018
KinderCare's largest new learning center opens in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City on April 19!…
Hickman KinderCare Celebrates Grand Opening in Clive, Iowa
March 30, 2018
More than 370 visitors braved a snowstorm to celebrate the grand opening of our newest KinderCare Learning…
KinderCare kids are 4 months better prepared for elementary school
March 27, 2018
Assessment results show that, on average, children attending KinderCare are four months better prepared for…
KinderCare Learning Center Comes to Tribeca
March 19, 2018
Wei-Li Chong, President of KinderCare, spoke to New York Family about the new KinderCare Learning Center…
Five Teachers Recognized As Top Educators With 2017 Legacy Award
January 3, 2018
Each year, a select group of our very best educators are named KCE Legacy Award Winners. We're proud to share…
Elementary School Students from Champions Learn to Code
November 30, 2017
More than 20,000 students from KinderCare Education’s before-and-after school program to participate in Hour…
KinderCare Education at Work unveils new centers in San Francisco and Cleveland
February 27, 2017
We’re hitting the ground running this year with two new KinderCare at Work centers opening in the first weeks…
Children Attending KinderCare Learning Centers Outperform Peers
November 3, 2016
According to new data, kindergarten students who experienced high-quality early childhood education at…
KinderCare Education introduces its newest brand: KinderCare Education at Work
October 13, 2016
KinderCare Education announced its new brand – KinderCare Education at Work, which provides exceptional…
Champions Before- and After-School Programs Awarded AdvancED Accreditation
June 27, 2016
Champions, the nation’s premier private provider of before- and after-school programs, announced today that…
Intergenerational activities enrich seniors and kids
June 14, 2016
Shoreview KinderCare students and North Oaks memory care residents planted flowers together in May. The…
Center celebrates grand opening, 100 percent occupancy
June 13, 2016
The Center City KinderCare Learning Center in Philadelphia has a lot to celebrate: last December they moved…
Join the Trail Blazers Read BIG summer reading program
June 9, 2016
The Portland Trail Blazers are partnering with KinderCare Education and CenturyLink for the READ BIG Summer…
Flexible work hours need flexible child care hours
May 21, 2016
Today’s workers often want flexibility in their work. That, and the changes that followed the recession, have…
KinderCare drops fried foods and juice: Will that really make kids healthier?
May 19, 2016
Portland-based KinderCare Education is taking juice and fried foods off the menu at its childcare centers,…
More than 2,000 KinderCare Education Centers and Sites Eliminate Juice and Fried Foods, Offer Children Healthier Options
May 19, 2016
KinderCare Education knows that growth starts from the inside out. That’s why, as the nation’s leader in…
Hillary Clinton Visits Fairfax VA KinderCare Center
May 10, 2016
Presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Lee Highway KinderCare in…
KinderCare Center Pre-k Teacher Asks State Legislatures to Sustain Pre-k Funding
April 18, 2016
Katrina Saverin, a KinderCare Learning Center teacher in Baton Rouge, La., will testify this week before the…
Belittling Your Children's Early Learning Could Result To Future Underachievement
March 29, 2016
In a research made by Save The Children, a non-government organization for children, they found out that…
KinderCare Education joins Teach to Lead
February 26, 2016
KinderCare Education has been invited to join the U.S. Department of Education as a supporter of Teach to…
Knowledge Universe Education LLC to change name to KinderCare Education
January 4, 2016
Beginning today, the company formerly known as Knowledge Universe Education LLC – the largest private…
Most parents would choose childcare over higher pay
KinderCare’s first annual Parent Confidence Report and its key findings were highlighted by several media…