KinderCare Announces Free Day of Child Care for Military Families

In honor of the National Month of the Military Child and National Month of the Military Family, military families can redeem free day of care before May 16

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, announced today that KinderCare Learning Centers around the country will support military families with a free day of child care. This special offer is available from April 15 to May 16, 2025 for members serving any branch of the U.S. military.

"We’re proud to support and show our gratitude towards the families who serve our country through our free day for military families. The nuances of the military lifestyle impact families as much as individuals serving,” said Dr. Marquita Davis, Chief Academic Officer for KinderCare. "Military families face unique challenges when seeking reliable and consistent child care amidst frequent relocations and transitions.”

KinderCare has long supported military families through an ongoing partnership with Child Care Aware^® of America, offering eligible active duty families child care tuition assistance at over 1,500 KinderCare Learning Centers. KinderCare’s nationwide network of centers means families have access to a consistent curriculum and learning experience, ensuring seamless transitions for military families during relocations.

KinderCare also offers a child care subsidy program to active-duty members of the United States Coast Guard, National Park Services, Customs and Border Protection, and General Services Administration employees who do not live or work near on-base care.

"Access to affordable off-base childcare for military families with young children is critical," said Francisco Jamison, Vice President of Military Programs and Executive Director of Respite Care of America. "Child Care Aware^® of America knows that child care is a mission readiness factor and a force multiplier."

Military families looking for a free day of care at any KinderCare Learning Center across the country should visit KinderCare’s website and sign up online.

About KinderCare Learning Companies™

A leading 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 to meet today’s dynamic work environment:

• In neighborhoods, with KinderCare^® Learning Centers that offer early learning programs for children six weeks to 12 years old;
• In The Crème de la Crème™ School, which offers a premium early education model using a variety of enrichment classrooms; and
• In local schools, with Champions^® before and after-school programs.

KinderCare partners with employers nationwide to address the child care needs of today’s dynamic workforce. We provide customized family care benefits for organizations, including care for young children on or near the site where their parents work, tuition benefits, and backup care where KinderCare programs are located.

Headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, KinderCare operates nearly 2,500 early learning centers and sites. To learn more, visit KC-Learning.com.

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Investors

Sloan Bohlen, Solebury Strategic Communications

investors@kindercare.com

Media

Stephanie Knight, Solebury Strategic Communications

media@kindercare.com

Source: KinderCare

FAQ

When can military families claim their free day of child care at KinderCare (KLC)?

Military families can redeem their free day of child care at KinderCare centers between April 15 and May 16, 2025.

How many KinderCare (KLC) centers offer military family tuition assistance?

KinderCare offers tuition assistance at over 1,500 Learning Centers through their partnership with Child Care Aware® of America.

Which military and government personnel are eligible for KinderCare's (KLC) child care subsidy program?

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 are eligible.

How can military families access KinderCare's (KLC) free day of child care offer?

Military families can sign up online through KinderCare's website to access the free day of care at any KinderCare Learning Center.