KinderCare (KLC) Chief People Officer granted options and stock awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KinderCare Learning Companies Chief People Officer Jessica Harrah received new equity awards. She was granted stock options for 122,222 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.84 per share, expiring on March 16, 2036. The options vest 25% on the first anniversary of the grant date and quarterly thereafter until the fourth anniversary. She also received 61,111 shares of Common Stock as a direct grant, bringing her direct holdings to 155,623 shares.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Harrah Jessica

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O KINDERCARE LEARNING COMPANIES, INC.

5005 MEADOWS ROAD

(Street)

LAKE OSWEGO OREGON 97035

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. [ KLC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief People Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/16/2026		A		61,111	A	$0	155,623	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$1.84	03/16/2026		A		122,222		(1)	03/16/2036	Common Stock	122,222	$0	122,222	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The options vests as to twenty-five percent (25%) of the award on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to the remainder vests ratably on each quarterly anniversary thereafter, such that one hundred percent (100%) of the award will be fully vested on the fourth anniversary of the grant date, generally subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider through the applicable vesting dates.

	/s/Anthony Amandi, Attorney-in-Fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did KinderCare (KLC) report for Jessica Harrah?

Jessica Harrah received equity compensation awards, not open-market trades. She was granted stock options for 122,222 shares at an exercise price of $1.84 and a separate direct grant of 61,111 Common Stock shares, both dated March 16, 2026.

How do Jessica Harrah’s new stock options at KinderCare (KLC) vest?

The options vest over four years. Twenty-five percent of the 122,222-share option award vests on the first anniversary of the grant date, with the remaining options vesting ratably on each quarterly anniversary until fully vested on the fourth anniversary, subject to continued service.

What is the exercise price and expiration date of Jessica Harrah’s KinderCare (KLC) options?

The granted stock options have an exercise price of $1.84 per share and expire on March 16, 2036. These options give her the right to buy KinderCare Common Stock at that fixed price if they vest and are exercised before expiration.

How many KinderCare (KLC) common shares does Jessica Harrah hold after these grants?

Following the equity awards, Jessica Harrah directly holds 155,623 shares of KinderCare Common Stock. This total reflects her existing holdings plus the 61,111-share direct stock grant reported on March 16, 2026, as shown in the Form 4 filing.

Are Jessica Harrah’s KinderCare (KLC) equity awards open-market purchases?

No, the transactions are compensation-related grants. The Form 4 classifies both the option grant and the 61,111-share Common Stock grant under code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, rather than open-market buying or selling activity.