KinderCare Learning Center

KinderCare Learning Center is a leading provider of early childhood education and care in the United States. The company began in 1969 with a single center and has steadily expanded its reach, now operating more than 1,500 corporately owned centers and programs across all 50 states as of November 2025. KinderCare serves children from infancy through age twelve, offering a range of early learning and school-age programs designed to support cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

Over the past five years, KinderCare has broadened its offerings and strengthened its position through both organic growth and acquisitions. Notably, the company has added over 180 new Champions before- and after-school sites, reflecting its commitment to meeting the needs of working families in both established and emerging markets. In addition to its core KinderCare Learning Centers, the company operates under several brands, including Champions and the recently acquired Crème de la Crème, each tailored to different community needs.

KinderCare’s expansion strategy has focused on high-growth suburban and urban areas, with priority markets including Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Georgia. The company’s approach is distinctive in that all locations are company-owned and operated, ensuring consistent standards and a unified brand experience. KinderCare is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KLC, and its headquarters is in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with main administrative offices in Portland.

With a workforce of more than 36,000 employees and a daily enrollment of approximately 185,000 children, KinderCare’s scale and operational consistency make it a highly credible tenant for a wide range of property types. The company’s ongoing growth, diverse program formats, and strong corporate backing continue to drive demand for new locations, offering stability and long-term partnership potential for landlords, brokers, and developers.