Heritage
In 1969, the first red-roofed KinderCare opened its doors and rang its bell. Our calling then is our calling now: to help hardworking families pursue their dreams.
1969
KinderCare Learning Centers founded
1981
The first KinderCare at Work center opens for employees of Disney World
1992
We unveil our iconic bell-tower logo
2003
Champions joins our family of brands
2007
Our first annual Legacy Awards, honoring our best teachers
2016
Launched KinderCare Education at Work family benefits brand for employers
2016
We become America’s most-accredited childcare provider
2019
Gallup names KinderCare as an Exceptional Workplace Award for the fifth year
2021
50 years later, a lot has changed and so have we. From one red roof to over two thousand locations, we are a community of 27,000 passionate educators striving to make each child’s potential shine. A human-powered network of over 2,000 centers and sites in 40 states and the District of Columbia, working individually—and collectively.
Through it all, what we do for children and families remains constant. We are caregivers. We are educators. We impart a lifelong love of learning. But we are so much more.
We are builders. Of confidence. Of unshakeable self-worth. Of conviction children carry with them as they take their first steps—and every step after—toward taking on the world.
We rise, so they can shine.
We build Confidence for Life™