Director at KinderCare (NYSE: KLC) receives 37,038 RSUs award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. reported that director Alyssa Sue Waxenberg received an equity award of 37,038 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock on June 5, 2026 as compensation. These RSUs vest on the earlier of the day immediately preceding the company’s 2027 annual stockholders meeting or the first anniversary of the grant date, if she continues serving as a director. Each RSU converts into one share of KinderCare common stock when it vests. After this grant, Waxenberg beneficially owns 56,745 shares, which includes 2,199 shares that were previously omitted from the company’s 2026 proxy ownership table.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Waxenberg Alyssa Sue

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	37,038	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 56,745 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents 37,038 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), vesting on the earlier of (i) the day immediately proceeding the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or (ii) the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the continuing service of the Reporting Person as a director through the applicable vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one unit of the Issuer's common stock. Includes 2,199 shares that were inadvertently omitted from the Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management table in the Issuer's proxy statement for the Issuer's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2026.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 37,038 RSUs Grant price per unit: $0.00 per share Shares after transaction: 56,745 shares +2 more

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RSU grant size 37,038 RSUs Equity award to director on June 5, 2026

Grant price per unit $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for RSU grant

Shares after transaction 56,745 shares Total beneficial ownership following RSU grant

Previously omitted shares 2,199 shares Added to ownership after omission in 2026 proxy

Transaction date June 5, 2026 Date of RSU grant

Key Terms

restricted stock units, RSUs, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management, +1 more

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents 37,038 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), vesting on the earlier of..."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

RSUs financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one unit of the Issuer's common stock."

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"vesting on the earlier of (i) the day immediately proceeding the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders..."

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management financial

"Includes 2,199 shares that were inadvertently omitted from the Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management table..."

beneficial owners financial

"Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management table in the Issuer's proxy statement..."

Beneficial owners are the people or entities that actually enjoy the economic benefits and control of shares or other assets, even when legal title is held by someone else such as a broker, custodian or trustee. Investors pay attention because beneficial owners hold the real voting power, receive dividends and can influence strategy and takeover outcomes — like the driver of a car who uses and maintains it while the bank holds the title — so disclosure shows who truly controls and benefits.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did KinderCare (KLC) disclose for Alyssa Sue Waxenberg?

KinderCare disclosed that director Alyssa Sue Waxenberg received a grant of 37,038 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock. The award is a form of equity compensation and does not involve an open-market purchase or sale of shares.

When do Alyssa Sue Waxenberg’s 37,038 KinderCare (KLC) RSUs vest?

The 37,038 RSUs vest on the earlier of the day immediately preceding KinderCare’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or the first anniversary of the grant date, provided Waxenberg continues to serve as a director through the vesting date.

How many KinderCare (KLC) shares does Alyssa Sue Waxenberg own after this grant?

Following the RSU grant, Waxenberg beneficially owns 56,745 shares of KinderCare common stock. This figure includes 2,199 shares that were previously omitted from the ownership table in the company’s 2026 proxy statement.

What does each restricted stock unit (RSU) represent in the KinderCare (KLC) award?

Each RSU in Waxenberg’s award represents a contingent right to receive one share of KinderCare common stock. The units convert into actual shares only upon vesting, subject to her continued service as a director through the vesting date.

Was the KinderCare (KLC) RSU grant to Alyssa Sue Waxenberg an open-market share purchase?

No. The 37,038 RSUs were granted as a compensation award with a reported price of $0.00 per unit. It is not an open-market purchase; the units vest into shares over time based on continued board service.

What clarification did KinderCare (KLC) provide about previously omitted shares in its proxy statement?

KinderCare noted that 2,199 shares held by Waxenberg were inadvertently omitted from the Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management table in its 2026 proxy statement, and these shares are now included in her reported total holdings.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Waxenberg Alyssa Sue

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/05/2026

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	06/05/2026		A		37,038(1)	A	$0	56,745(2)	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents 37,038 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), vesting on the earlier of (i) the day immediately proceeding the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or (ii) the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the continuing service of the Reporting Person as a director through the applicable vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one unit of the Issuer's common stock.

2. Includes 2,199 shares that were inadvertently omitted from the Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management table in the Issuer's proxy statement for the Issuer's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2026.

	/s/ Anthony Amandi, Attorney-in-Fact	06/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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