KinderCare Learning Companies
PE-Owned2 Documented ImpactsLargest for-profit childcare provider in the US with 1,500+ centers. KKR-owned since 2015
Ownership Information
KinderCare Learning Companies is owned by KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts). Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →
Timeline
KinderCare Learning Companies founded
Childcare workers earn poverty wages while PE firms extract millions
KinderCare workers earn $12-$15/hour while KKR has extracted hundreds of millions in dividends and fees. High turnover disrupts children's development.
KinderCare tuition has risen faster than inflation under KKR ownership
KKR-owned KinderCare has increased tuition rates 8-15% annually, far outpacing inflation. Average monthly cost now exceeds $2,000/child in many markets.
The Private Equity Takeover of Child Care
The American Prospect →Before vs. After PE Acquisition
Monthly tuition
Reported 2024
Before PE
$1,200
After PE
$2,200
↑ 83%
Average teacher pay
Reported 2023
Before PE
$14/hour
After PE
$13/hour (adjusted for inflation)
Community Reviews
Share your experience →Tracked Locations
AZ (1)
Phoenix
8910 Main St
Phoenix, AZ 85001
555-917-4967
FL (1)
Miami
5700 Main St
Miami, FL 33101
555-131-7237
IL (1)
Chicago
8869 Main St
Chicago, IL 60601
555-635-3592
MN (1)
Minneapolis
4029 Main St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
555-177-5230
NC (1)
Charlotte
4287 Main St
Charlotte, NC 28201
555-129-4970
TX (3)
Houston
5999 Main St
Houston, TX 77001
555-334-5623
San Antonio
6935 Main St
San Antonio, TX 78201
555-847-4566
San Antonio
7475 Main St
San Antonio, TX 78201
555-664-8392