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KinderCare expands to Arkansas with opening of new Bentonville early learning center. * 3 hrs ago KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) ("KinderCare"), the nation's leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced the opening of Bentonville KinderCare, its first child care center in Arkansas. The opening makes Arkansas the 42nd state in which KinderCare operates. The center, formerly known as The Children's Hour, has been reimagined as Bentonville KinderCare and will provide child care for children ages six weeks to five years old. The center currently employs 14 teachers and staff and has the capacity to serve up to 80 children. The opening comes as Northwest Arkansas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth. Home to Walmart's global headquarters and a growing network of other companies, Bentonville has become a destination for families and businesses alike, increasing demand for reliable, high-quality daycare. "We're excited to join the Bentonville community and support local families by providing high-quality early learning programs they can trust," said Michael Canavin, President of KinderCare Learning Centers. "As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, we're proud to support working parents and provide children with a nurturing environment where they can learn, build confidence and prepare for success in school and beyond." For more than 55 years, KinderCare has partnered with families to provide high-quality early childhood education and care that helps children build confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Through research-based curriculum, experienced educators and strong family partnerships, KinderCare supports children's development during the years that matter most. About KinderCare Learning Companies(TM) KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) is a leading private 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 42 states and the District of Columbia with differentiated flexible child care solutions through its portfolio of brands and services: * KinderCare(R) Learning Centers: early learning programs for children six weeks to 12 years old; * The Crème School(R): a premium early education experience using a variety of enrichment classrooms; * Champions(R): before- and after-school programs in local schools, and * Customized child care benefits created in partnership with employers, including child care on or near the site where their parents work, as well as tuition benefits and backup care across all its programs. Headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, KinderCare operates more than 2,700 early learning centers and sites. Media gallery Sections.

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KinderCare earns fourth consecutive WELL Health-Safety Rating. KinderCare is the only national child care provider to receive recognition for high-quality health and safety practices Key takeaways: * KinderCare Learning Companies is the only national child care provider to earn the WELL Health-Safety rating, reinforcing its leadership in setting the standard for health, safety and overall quality in the child care sector. * KinderCare has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for the fourth consecutive year, demonstrating a sustained, organization-wide commitment to safe, healthy, and high-quality learning environments. * The recognition validates KinderCare's consistent, repeatable, and auditable health and safety practices across more than 1,500 learning centers, including cleaning and sanitization, emergency preparedness, and air and water quality management. 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, has earned its fourth consecutive WELL Health-Safety Rating in recognition of the company's continued commitment to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for children in its KinderCare Learning Centers. KinderCare is the only national child care provider to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating. We hold ourselves to incredibly high standards and are always seeking to improve the quality of our programs, particularly in terms of health and safety. We're honored to be the only major provider recognized with this distinction. Share KinderCare maintains rigorous health and safety standards that support the overall well-being of the children, teachers and families in its centers, including consistent cleaning and sanitization procedures, regular safety trainings for staff, and emergency preparedness plans. In addition, centers utilize safe sleep practices for infants, toddlers, and older children, as well as using social and emotional skill-building tools and techniques to help children learn about their own feelings and the feelings of others. Achieving the WELL Health Safety Rating demonstrates KinderCare maintains consistent, repeatable, and auditable procedures across areas such as cleaning and sanitization, emergency preparedness, and air and water quality. It also reflects the company's holistic approach to health and wellbeing, going beyond "cleaning" to include mental health support, nutritional initiatives, and the use of approved cleaning products that actively support the health of the children in their care. "The WELL Health-Safety Rating is truly a reflection of the work we do every day in classrooms across the country to create safe and healthy spaces for children in our care," said Jorden Glaze, Director of Health and Safety for KinderCare Learning Companies. "We hold ourselves to incredibly high standards and are always seeking to improve the quality of our programs, particularly in terms of health and safety. We're honored to be the only major provider recognized with this distinction." Safety remains a top priority for families choosing child care, with 58% of families saying it's the most important factor they consider when deciding on a child care provider, according to KinderCare's 2026 Parent Confidence Index. That's a 26% increase from 2022, the first year KinderCare earned the WELL Health-Safety rating. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is one of several third-party validations of quality that KinderCare voluntarily seeks for its centers and programs, including: * Nearly all KinderCare centers are accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) or the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), recognizing the quality of their learning environments, * BRIGANCE and DESSA-mini child assessments, which measure academic and social-emotional growth, consistently illustrate that KinderCare children are outperforming their peers and are well prepared for kindergarten, and * 10th consecutive Gallup Great Workplaces award, which assesses center and company working environments. The WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management(TM) is managed by the International WELL Building Institute. The award recognizes organizations that prioritize the health and safety of their staff and customers. Participating companies are evaluated on their operational policies, maintenance protocols, communications practices, and emergency plans. About KinderCare Learning Companies(TM) KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) is a leading private 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 through its portfolio of brands and services: * KinderCare(R) Learning Centers: early learning programs for children six weeks to 12 years old; * The Crème School(R): a premium early education experience using a variety of enrichment classrooms; * Champions(R): before- and after-school programs in local schools, and * Customized child care benefits created in partnership with employers, including child care on or near the site where their parents work, as well as tuition benefits and backup care across all our programs. Headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, KinderCare operates more than 2,700 early learning centers and sites.