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KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) and Maricopa County have launched the Maricopa County Kids Club, a new on-site child care center for county employees in downtown Phoenix. The facility features 10 classrooms and can accommodate up to 156 children from infancy through age five, operating from 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.

The center plans to eventually operate 24/7 to support varying work schedules. According to KinderCare's survey, 85% of HR leaders believe child care benefits reduce employee turnover, and 59% of parents prefer employer-subsidized child care over a raise. County employees also receive discounted tuition at any of KinderCare's 40 centers in Maricopa County.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE:KLC), a leading early childhood education provider, will release its Q2 2025 financial results on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on the same day to discuss the results.

Investors can join the call by dialing 1-800-549-8228 (toll-free) or 1-646-564-2877 (toll) with Conference ID 80406. The call will also be available via webcast on KinderCare's investor relations website. A replay will be accessible after the event.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC), a leading early childhood education provider, has announced its management team's participation in two upcoming investor conferences. CEO Paul Thompson and CFO Tony Amandi will attend the Baird 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on June 3-4, featuring a fireside chat on June 4 at 1:25pm ET, along with investor meetings. The team will also participate in the UBS SMID-Cap Multisector Virtual Conference on June 24 for virtual investor meetings. KinderCare will release its latest Investor Presentation before the Baird conference on their investor relations website.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with revenue increasing 2.1% to $668.2 million. The company achieved net income of $21.2 million ($0.18 per share), compared to a net loss in Q1 2024. Adjusted EBITDA grew 12.2% to $83.6 million. Revenue growth was driven by a 1.6% increase in early childhood education centers revenue (2% from higher tuition rates) and a 7.8% increase in before- and after-school sites revenue. The company expanded into Idaho, its 41st state, and operates 1,582 early childhood education centers and 1,038 before- and after-school sites. KinderCare maintains its 2025 guidance with expected revenue of $2.75-2.85 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $310-325 million.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) has released its 2025 Confidence Index, revealing crucial insights about parental well-being and child care. The study, conducted with The Harris Poll, shows that 90% of parents agree quality child care improves their confidence as parents. Key findings include: 67% of parents experience stress from 'perfect parenting' pressure, while 60% feel overwhelmed by parenting demands. The survey highlights that 63% of parents faced child care disruptions due to return-to-office policies, and 57% report unreliable child care negatively impacting their work performance. Notably, 75% of parents indicate quality child care would help them be more present with their children, a 10% increase from 2024. The study, involving 2,504 parents with children aged 12 and younger, emphasizes the critical need for enhanced child care benefits from both policymakers and businesses.

KinderCare Learning Companies, a leading early childhood education provider, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for May 13, 2025, after market close.

The company will host a conference call at 5:00 pm ET on the same day to discuss the quarterly performance. Investors and interested parties can join through:

• Toll-free number: 1-646-564-2877
• Toll number: 1-289-819-1520
• Conference ID: 52459

A live webcast will be available on KinderCare's investor relations website at investors.kindercare.com. Participants are advised to register early, and a replay of the webcast will be accessible on the same platform after the event.

Legion Technologies has partnered with KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) to enhance workforce scheduling across KinderCare's 1,530+ early education centers in the United States. The collaboration implements Legion's WFM (Workforce Management) platform to automate and optimize staff scheduling processes.

Key features of the implementation include:

• Automated scheduling system matching learning center needs with employee preferences
• Pre-built compliance templates ensuring proper staff-to-child ratios
• Real-time adaptation to changing attendance and staffing needs
• Digital experience modernization for staff

The platform currently generates 1.2 million shifts weekly across various industries. This partnership aims to streamline KinderCare's operations, allowing center staff to focus more on supporting families and children while maintaining compliance with labor laws.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) has announced a free day of child care initiative for military families, available from April 15 to May 16, 2025. The program, launched in recognition of the National Month of the Military Child and Military Family, is accessible at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide for members of all U.S. military branches.

Through an ongoing partnership with Child Care Aware® of America, KinderCare provides child care tuition assistance at over 1,500 centers for eligible active duty families. The company also extends child care subsidy programs to active-duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard, National Park Services, Customs and Border Protection, and GSA employees without access to on-base care.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) reported its Q4 2024 financial results, showing mixed performance. Revenue increased 4.7% to $647.0 million in Q4, driven by higher tuition rates and increased enrollment. However, the company posted a Q4 operating loss of $89.3 million and net loss of $133.6 million.

Key highlights include the completion of their IPO in October 2024, raising $616.1 million in net proceeds, primarily used to repay $608.0 million of outstanding debt. For the full fiscal year 2024, revenue reached $2,663.0 million with income from operations of $79.3 million.

The company operates 1,574 early childhood education centers and 1,025 before- and after-school sites. Looking ahead to 2025, KinderCare projects revenue between $2.75-2.85 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $310-325 million.