KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. reports developments tied to early childhood education, school-age care and related family services under the KinderCare Learning Centers, The Crème School and Champions brands. The company serves children from infancy through age 12 through community-based centers, premium early education programs, before- and after-school programs, summer camps and customized child care benefits with employers.
Recurring KLC news includes quarterly financial results and guidance, center and site growth, enrollment and program launches, public pre-K availability, child care voucher and subsidy access, employer partnerships and seasonal camp offerings. Company updates also address policy developments affecting child care access and targeted family programs, including services for military families.
KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) launched Spanish Foundations, a new Spanish-language class within its Learning Adventures enrichment program for young children.
Learning Adventures offers small-group classes for children ages 2-12. Spanish Foundations is available at select KinderCare Learning Centers across the country. Children meet with a dedicated Learning Adventures teacher twice a week to learn Spanish words and phrases through music, art, stories and the traditions of Spanish-speaking cultures.
KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) announced Mike Nuzzo’s resignation from its Board of Directors, effective September 28, 2026.
The company gives other personal and professional time commitments as the reason for Nuzzo’s departure. David Barse, who joined the Board on August 3, replaces Nuzzo as Head of the Audit Committee. Preston Grasty, Senior Investment Leader at Partners Group, rejoined the Board effective September 29. Tom Wyatt remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
KinderCare (KLC) honored 25 teachers from its early childhood and school-age programs with Educational Excellence Awards. The honorees were selected from more than 40,000 teachers and receive cash awards, paid professional growth opportunities and a one-year membership in an industry organization. Since the award program began in 2008, KinderCare has recognized more than 200 educators.
KinderCare (NYSE: KLC) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $697.5 million, a 0.4% decrease from the prior-year quarter. Income from operations fell to $2.4 million from $68.7 million, and the company recorded a net loss of $8.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA was $63.0 million, down 23.6%, and adjusted net income was $9.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. KinderCare closed 49 early childhood education centers as part of an optimization initiative and operated 1,567 centers and 1,128 before- and after-school sites as of July 4, 2026.
The company ended the quarter with $173.7 million in cash and $187.7 million of revolver availability. For full-year 2026, KinderCare now expects revenue of $2.66–$2.70 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $200–$220 million, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.05–$0.15.
KinderCare (NYSE: KLC) announced that its Kids Scholarship program is awarding a total of $100,000 in scholarships for the 2026–27 school year to 20 former students of KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions and The Crème School, with each recipient receiving $5,000.
According to KinderCare, the program, launched in 2019 and now in its seventh year, has provided more than $700,000 in scholarships to support alumni attending accredited two- or four-year colleges, universities or vocational programs. This year’s recipients, across 14 states, are pursuing fields such as education, social work, engineering, law and dentistry.
KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) appointed experienced investor and business leader David Barse to its Board of Directors, effective August 3, 2026. Barse is Founder and Chief Investment Officer of DMB Holdings and Founder of XOUT Capital, and previously spent 25 years as Chief Executive Officer of Third Avenue Management.
According to KinderCare, Barse brings strategic, financial, and governance expertise, supported by extensive public and private board experience, including prior service on the board of Better Home and Mortgage Company. He holds a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and degrees from George Washington University and Stanford’s Executive Education program.
KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC), through its Champions brand, is expanding before- and after-school care for the 2026–27 school year via new partnerships with districts including Cupertino Union (CA), Decatur 61 (IL), Iowa City (IA), and Spotsylvania County Public Schools (PA).
Champions now partners with more than 1,150 elementary and middle schools nationwide to offer on-campus before- and after-school and school break programs for children ages 5–12. The company collaborates with state and federal agencies, employers, and schools to help eligible families access tuition assistance and affordability resources. According to KinderCare, Champions staff also receive a 10% child care tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers, and families can find local programs at discoverchampions.com.
KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) highlights recent state budget actions in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia that expand investment in early childhood education and child care assistance, which the company says will help thousands of children gain access to affordable, high-quality care.
According to KinderCare, key measures include California funding for an additional 22,770 children, Michigan’s extra $88 million for child care assistance plus over $27 million for early childhood funds and permanent Tri-Share cost-splitting, and New Hampshire’s new 50% tax credit for employer child care investments. New Jersey’s FY 2026 budget adds $18 million for child care assistance, plus $1.4 billion for preschool aid; Pennsylvania allocates another $5 million for staff recruitment/retention and $3.75 million for Pre-K Counts; and Virginia expands tuition assistance to enroll about 6,700 children and invests $25 million in an Employee Child Care Assistance Program. KinderCare, which operates more than 2,700 centers and sites in 42 states and D.C., states it partners with these public programs to deliver early learning and will continue working with policymakers to broaden family access.
KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET, accessible by phone and live webcast via the company’s investor relations website.
KinderCare (NYSE: KLC) opened Bentonville KinderCare, its first early childhood education center in Arkansas, marking its presence in 42 states.
The reimagined center, formerly The Children's Hour, employs 14 staff, can serve up to 80 children ages six weeks to five years, and supports growing childcare demand in Northwest Arkansas.