KinderCare Congratulates Indiana for Expanding Access to Child Care

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child care development fund (CCDF) regulatory

A Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a U.S. federal program that allocates money to states to help low-income families pay for child care, functioning like a targeted subsidy or coupon that lowers parents’ out-of-pocket costs. For investors, CCDF matters because it influences demand for child-care services, staffing levels and wages, and parents’ ability to work and spend—so changes in funding or rules can affect revenue and labor costs for businesses tied to childcare and related consumer spending.

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04/27/2026 - 08:31 AM

Thousands of families will soon have access to child care tuition support through a $200 million investment in state’s child care voucher program

Key takeaways:

KinderCare, a national leader in early childhood education, applauds Indiana’s $200 million investment to expand access to high-quality child care.
As a trusted provider serving families across the country, KinderCare plays a critical role in delivering the kind of care and early learning experiences this funding supports.
Expanded voucher funding will help more than 14,000 children access high-quality programs, including those offered by established providers like KinderCare.
Investments in child care strengthen workforce participation and economic stability – outcomes KinderCare advances every day through its nationwide network of centers and educators.

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation’s leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, applauds Indiana Governor Mike Braun and state legislators on the decision to reinvest in the state’s child care development fund (CCDF) subsidy program, ensuring that more than 14,000 children across Indiana will once again have access to affordable, high-quality child care.

“At KinderCare we believe every child and every family should have access to quality child care because of the powerful impactful early learning programs have on children, working families and the broader economy,” said Tom Wyatt, Chairman and CEO of KinderCare Learning Companies. “State subsidy programs are a long-standing way of supporting families who need extra help accessing early childhood education, while also helping employers maintain a stable, reliable workforce. This investment underscores Indiana’s commitment to supporting kindergarten readiness, strengthening working families, and bolstering economic growth.”

KinderCare looks forward to continuing to partner with policymakers, families, and communities to help expand Indiana families’ access to affordable, high-quality child care.

“We applaud Indiana leaders for their bold and much-needed investments in child care,” said Patrick Murray, Vice President of Government Affairs at KinderCare. “These investments will have immediate and meaningful impacts on young children and working families, as well as long-term benefits on positive child outcomes and economic growth for the state.”

About KinderCare Learning Companies™

KinderCare 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 all backgrounds. KinderCare supports hardworking families in 41 states and the District of Columbia with differentiated flexible child care solutions through its portfolio of brands and services:

KinderCare^® Learning Centers: early learning programs for children six weeks to 12 years old;
The Crème School^®: a premium early education experience using a variety of enrichment classrooms;
Champions^®: before- and after-school programs in local schools, and
Customized child care benefits in partnership with employers, including child care on or near the site where their parents work, as well as tuition benefits and backup care across all our programs.

Headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, KinderCare operates more than 2,700 early learning centers and sites.