[8-K] KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. furnished a press release announcing results of operations for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025. The company furnished the release under Item 2.02 of a current report on Form 8-K.

The information under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act, and is not incorporated by reference unless expressly stated. The press release is dated November 12, 2025 and listed as Exhibit 99.1; Exhibit 104 covers the cover page interactive data file.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2025

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-42367	87-1653366
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
5005 Meadows Road
Lake Oswego, Oregon				97035
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (503) 872-1300

Not applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		KLC		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 12, 2025, KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press Release dated November 12, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
Date:	November 12, 2025	By:	/s/ Anthony Amandi
		Name: Title:	Anthony Amandi Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did KinderCare (KLC) announce in this 8-K?

KinderCare furnished a press release announcing its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025.

How is the Q3 2025 information treated under the Exchange Act?

The information under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed filed, and is not incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.

What exhibits are included with KinderCare’s 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release dated November 12, 2025, and Exhibit 104 is the cover page interactive data file.

What is KinderCare’s trading symbol and exchange?

KinderCare’s common stock trades under the symbol KLC on the New York Stock Exchange.

Who signed the 8-K for KinderCare?

Chief Financial Officer Anthony Amandi signed the report on November 12, 2025.

What period do the announced results cover?

They cover the third quarter ended September 27, 2025.