The bipartisan effort would expand access to affordable, high-quality child care for working families.

KinderCare Learning Companies, (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced its strong support for the Child Care Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). KinderCare commends the senators for their leadership in advancing legislation that modernizes the nation’s primary child care access and affordability program at a time when families need it most.

The legislation updates the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), the cornerstone federal program helping working families afford care. By expanding eligibility and improving flexibility, the Child Care Modernization Act will ensure more children can access the high-quality early childhood education they need to thrive, while enabling parents to fully participate in the workforce.

“We see every day how critical the Child Care and Development Block Grant is for families,” said Paul Thompson, CEO of KinderCare Learning Companies. “This program is one of the most effective tools we have to help parents remain in the workforce while their children receive the nurturing, educational care they deserve. The Child Care Modernization Act strengthens and expands this support, ensuring that more children in communities across the country can access the care they need. It is a forward-looking investment in both today’s workforce and tomorrow’s generation.”

As the cost of raising a family continues to rise, modernizing CCDBG represents a timely and essential step in strengthening America’s child care infrastructure. This bipartisan legislation will bolster economic resilience, support employers and provide more children with the strong foundation they need for lifelong success.

KinderCare Learning Companies looks forward to partnering with policymakers, families and communities to advance this legislation and expand access to affordable, high-quality child care nationwide.

About KinderCare Learning Companies™

A leading 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 and flexible child care solutions:

• 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.

Headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, KinderCare operates more than 2,600 early learning centers and sites. To learn more, visit KC-Learning.com.

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