First Arkansas location marks KinderCare’s 42^nd state, bringing high-quality early childhood education and care to Arkansas families

Key takeaways:

• KinderCare Learning Companies opened its first early childhood education center in Arkansas, bringing access to high-quality early childhood learning and care to families in Bentonville.
• Bentonville KinderCare serves children ages six weeks to five years old and provides a nurturing learning environment designed to help children build confidence, develop essential skills and prepare for kindergarten.
• The opening comes as Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, creating increased demand for reliable child care solutions that support working families and local employers.

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 42^nd 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.

Learn more about Bentonville KinderCare here.

About KinderCare Learning Companies™

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^® Learning Centers: early learning programs for children six weeks to 12 years old;
• The Crème School^®: a premium early education experience using a variety of enrichment classrooms;
• Champions^®: 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.

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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.