KinderCare Kids Scholarship Applications Open for the 2026-2027 Academic Year

Funds available to support post-secondary education for alumni from KinderCare brands

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies™ (NYSE: KLC) opened the application process for the 2026-2027 KinderCare Learning Companies Kids Scholarship Fund, available to alumni from all of its brands for the upcoming academic year.

The KinderCare Learning Companies Kids Scholarship Fund was created to celebrate the accomplishments of alumni from KinderCare^® Learning Centers, Champions^® before- and after-school programs, and The Crème de la Crème™ School who are heading to college or continuing their college education.

Launched in 2019, the scholarship program has awarded more than $650,000 in scholarship funds. This year up to 20 alumni will receive scholarships of $5,000 each for the 2026-2027 school year. Previous recipients are welcome to reapply since the program is renewable.

Applications will be accepted now through March 2, 2026. Eligible applicants must be enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year in an accredited vocational programs or two- or four-year colleges. Scholarship recipients will be notified in June 2026. To learn more about the scholarship, get answers to frequently asked questions, and apply, students should contact [e-mail].

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 41 states and the District of Columbia with differentiated flexible child care solutions through its portfolio of brands and services:

• KinderCare^® Learning Centers offering 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 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.