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Reflecting on 2022 and looking forward to 2023
November 17, 2022
A message from our Chairman and CEO, Tom Wyatt
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
From Babygaga: How deep breathing exercises work for toddlers
April 5, 2021
Most toddlers can feel big emotions, but they don't always have the vocabulary to express their feelings.…
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…
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow talks to Babygaga about self-care and teaching children gratitude
December 18, 2020
Chief Academic Officer Elanna Yalow offers tips for parents.
From Parents.com: KinderCare is offering families a free day of child care because parents need it in 2020
November 3, 2020
Parents of kids ages weeks to 12 years can take a much-needed free day of child care from now until the end…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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,…
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…
Most parents would choose childcare over higher pay
KinderCare’s first annual Parent Confidence Report and its key findings were highlighted by several media…