KinderCare Learning Companies Earns Ninth Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Company is the only early childhood education provider worldwide to receive this award

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation’s leading provider of high-quality early childhood education celebrates their ninth consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. KinderCare remains the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with this award.

The Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recognizes organizations for their ability to build an engaged workplace where employees thrive and drive business outcomes.

“All of us at KinderCare recognize how vital employee engagement is in our successful journey of creating a workplace people want to be a part of as well as ensuring we provide the best support possible to the families we serve,” said Paul Thompson, CEO of KinderCare Learning Companies. “While we’re proud to earn the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award nine years in a row, we also know our work is never done. We’ll continue striving to be the best place for employees to grow and thrive.”

KinderCare employs approximately 42,000 teachers and staff who provide early childhood education and care at more than 2,500 early learning centers and sites across the country. KinderCare provides all employees with competitive benefits, including a child care tuition benefit, and gauges family, employee and client (organizations and school district) engagement annually to help ensure we’re continuing to support our communities and employees in the best possible ways.

According to Gallup’s recent data, employee engagement in the United States is at a 10-year low, with only 31 percent of employees engaged. Gallup research found highly engaged workers result in fewer negative outcomes and greater success for organizations. KinderCare has an employee engagement ratio that’s nearly seven times the rate in the U.S. and 12 times the global rate.

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 40 states and the District of Columbia with differentiated flexible child care solutions:

• 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 experience 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.

About Gallup

Gallup delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Combining more than 80 years of experience with its global reach, Gallup knows more about the attitudes and behaviors of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization in the world.

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Media contact:

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KinderCare Learning Companies

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FAQ

How many consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Awards has KinderCare (KLC) won?

KinderCare has won the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for nine consecutive years, being the only early childhood education provider globally to achieve this recognition.

What is KinderCare's (KLC) current employee engagement rate compared to national average?

KinderCare's employee engagement rate is nearly seven times the U.S. rate and 12 times the global rate, while the national average is at a 10-year low of 31%.

How many learning centers and employees does KinderCare (KLC) currently operate?

KinderCare operates more than 2,500 early learning centers across the country with approximately 42,000 teachers and staff.

What employee benefits does KinderCare (KLC) offer to maintain high engagement?

KinderCare offers competitive benefits including a child care tuition benefit, and conducts regular engagement assessments for families, employees, and clients.

How does KinderCare (KLC) measure its success in employee and community engagement?

KinderCare annually gauges family, employee, and client engagement to ensure optimal support for communities and employees.