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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.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the ninth consecutive year, maintaining its position as the only early childhood education provider globally to receive this recognition.

The company, which employs approximately 42,000 teachers and staff across more than 2,500 early learning centers nationwide, demonstrates exceptional employee engagement levels - nearly seven times the U.S. rate and 12 times the global rate. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given that U.S. employee engagement is at a 10-year low of 31 percent, according to Gallup's recent data.

KinderCare offers competitive benefits, including child care tuition benefits, and regularly assesses engagement levels among families, employees, and clients to ensure optimal community and employee support. CEO Paul Thompson emphasizes the company's commitment to maintaining a workplace where people want to be while providing the best possible support to families they serve.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) has released its sixth annual Confidence Index, revealing significant insights about the intersection of child care and workplace dynamics. The 2025 survey, conducted with The Harris Poll, shows that 70% of parents believe the gender pay gap stems from insufficient child care support.

Key findings include:

• 76% believe employers should offset child care costs
• 59% prefer child care subsidies over raises (10% increase from 2024)
• 54% worry about future cuts to child care benefits
• 43% of parents prioritize child care benefits, while only 33% of CHROs share this view

The study, surveying 2,504 parents with children under 12, also revealed that 53% of parents fear career setbacks due to parenting responsibilities. Additionally, 45% of parents hope for federally supported universal child care in their children's future. The survey highlights growing concerns about return-to-office mandates, with nearly two-thirds of parents reporting impacts on their child care needs.

KinderCare Learning Companies, a leading provider of early childhood education, has scheduled the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results for March 20, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 pm ET on the same day to discuss the results.

Interested parties can join the conference call by dialing 1-646-564-2877 (Toll-free) or 1-289-819-1520 (Toll). The call will also be available via webcast on the company's investor relations website, with a replay accessible after the event.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) has released its 2025 CHRO Perspectives Survey, revealing the critical importance of employer-sponsored child care benefits among Fortune 500 companies. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, shows compelling statistics: 85% of HR leaders believe these benefits reduce turnover, 86% say they help attract talent, and 82% report they enable professional excellence.

Key findings indicate that 84% of HR leaders anticipate increased demand for child care solutions, while 82% consider them important for return-to-office strategies. Despite 99% of Fortune 500 companies offering some form of child care benefit, challenges persist, including C-Suite convincing and budget constraints.

Looking forward, 89% of HR leaders plan to expand their child care offerings within five years. KinderCare, serving over 700 organizations nationwide, offers flexible solutions including subsidized tuition, priority enrollment, and on-site centers to meet diverse employer needs.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) has opened enrollment for their 2025 Champ Camp summer programs through their Champions brand, which operates over 1,000 before- and after-school programs nationwide. More than 400 of these locations will host summer Champ Camps, serving children ages 5-12.

The program focuses on five key themes: Innovation (STEM), Movement, Creativity, Friendship, and Outdoor activities. The camps include both indoor and outdoor activities designed to maintain academic skills and develop social capabilities. Additionally, Champ Camp Great Outdoors programs are available at 27 locations, offering activities like hiking, swimming, and nature education.

The early enrollment opening responds to increasing demand, with last year seeing 50% of spots filled before spring's end. The camps offer flexible full and part-time options, and Champions works with state and federal agencies to provide tuition subsidies for eligible families.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) has opened applications for its 2025-2026 Kids Scholarship Fund, offering support to alumni from KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions before- and after-school programs, and The Crème de la Crème School. Up to 20 scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded to students pursuing higher education at accredited two- or four-year colleges.

The scholarship program, launched in 2019, has supported over 100 students to date. Applications are open through March 3, 2025, with recipients to be notified in June 2025. Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply as the program is renewable.

KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC), America's leading private early childhood education provider, has announced its participation in Morgan Stanley's Global Consumer & Retail Conference. CEO Paul Thompson and CFO Tony Amandi will engage in a fireside chat on December 3 in New York at 2:15pm ET. The presentation will be available via live webcast on KinderCare's investor relations website, with a replay accessible for 180 days. The company will also release its latest Investor Presentation before the conference on the same platform. Management will be available for one-on-one and small group meetings during the event.