Scholarship will support alumni from the
KinderCare family of brands in their pursuit of a college
education
LAKE
OSWEGO, Ore., Dec. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- KinderCare Learning Companies™ (NYSE: KLC) opened
the application process for the 2025-2026 KinderCare Learning
Companies Kids Scholarship Fund, available to alumni from all 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.
"At KinderCare, we believe that each child deserves a solid
educational foundation. By investing in their future and supporting
opportunities for growth, we are helping unlock their potential and
empowering them to pursue their dreams. We know that when we invest
in children today, we are creating the leaders and innovators of
tomorrow," said KinderCare Learning Companies Chief Academic
Officer Dr. Marquita Davis.
Launched in 2019, the scholarship program has helped more than
100 students further their education. This year, up to 20 alumni
will receive scholarships of $5,000
each for the 2025-2026 school year. Previous recipients are welcome
to reapply since the program is renewable.
Applications will be accepted now through March 3, 2025. Eligible applicants must be
enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year in an accredited two- or
four-year college. Scholarship recipients will be notified in
June 2025. To learn more about the
scholarship, get answers to frequently asked questions, and apply,
click here.
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,
- In The Crème de la Crème™ School, which offers a premium
early education experience using a variety of enrichment
classrooms; and
- In local schools, with Champions® before- and
after-school programs.
KinderCare partners with employers nationwide to address the
child care needs of today's dynamic workforce. We
provide customized family care benefits for organizations,
including care for young children on or near the site where their
parents work, tuition benefits, and backup care where KinderCare
programs are located.
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 nearly 2,500 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.
Contact
Colleen
Moran
KinderCare Learning Companies™
503-872-1300, option 3
media@kindercare.com
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