While more than half of families say it's
becoming hard to secure high-quality child care, KinderCare
is offering a free personal look at its programs
LAKE
OSWEGO, Ore., June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the back-to-school
season, KinderCare Learning Centers is helping families
prepare with a national open house event and an offer of a free day
of care this summer.
According to KinderCare's Parent Confidence Index, a family
study conducted by The Harris Poll, more than half (60%) of parents
believe it's becoming increasingly hard to secure high-quality
child care in their community. Survey results also show that nearly
half of parents say securing child care feels "impossible" right
now.
"We understand that child care is one of the hardest choices to
make as a parent. It's not about finding any program, but the right
fit for your child and your family," said Michael Canavin, president of KinderCare
Learning Centers and Crème de la Crème Schools. "That's why we're
offering an easy and free way for children and families to get a
personal experience at KinderCare and help plan ahead for their
care needs this fall."
KinderCare has more than 1,500 early learning centers
nationwide, offering part- and full-time care options to children
as young as six weeks. With a research-backed curriculum that takes
a whole-child approach to learning, KinderCare takes pride in
providing enrichments and activities that grow children's academic,
physical and social-emotional development for kindergarten
readiness.
The national open house will take place July 15-19, 2024. Hours will vary by location.
Families can visit KinderCare.com to locate a center
nearby, schedule a tour online, or learn more.
KinderCare's free day program will run from June 17 to July 26, 2024. Families with children
between the ages of six weeks and 6th grade, not
currently enrolled in a KinderCare Learning Companies program may
sign up for a free day at KinderCare centers nationwide.
Availability may vary depending on location and participation. To
find a center near you and for more information, please
visit our website.
About KinderCare Learning Companies™
A leading provider 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
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 and with Crème de la Crème
Schools®, which offers a premium early education
model using a variety of themed classrooms;
- At work, through KinderCare Learning Companies for
Employers™, providing customized family benefits for
employers across the country, including employer-supported child
care benefits, on-site and near-site early learning centers and
back-up care for last-minute child care, and
- In local schools, with Champions® before
and after-school programs.
KinderCare programs meet the highest standards, validated by
independent, third-party evaluation including:
- Gallup, measuring workforce engagement,
- National Association for the Education of Young
Children, ensuring individual early learning center
quality,
- Cognia, accreditation for before- and after-school
programs,
- BRIGANCE® and TerraNova®
assessments of children's academic progress and achievement,
and
- WELL Health-Safety Rating™, validating health and safety
practices in our facilities.
Headquartered in Lake Oswego,
Oregon, KinderCare operates more than 2,400 early learning
centers and sites. In 2024, KinderCare earned its eighth Gallup
Exceptional Workplace Award – one of only two current organizations
worldwide to achieve this milestone for eight consecutive years. To
learn more, visit KC-Learning.com.
Media Contact: media@kindercare.com
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