Does KinderCare Learning Centers pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, KinderCare Learning Centers employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at KinderCare Learning Centers. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at KinderCare Learning Centers?

32% of KinderCare Learning Centers employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated KinderCare Learning Centers 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at KinderCare Learning Centers?

Teacher (835) , Lead Teacher (415) , Assistant Teacher (251) , Preschool Teacher (145) , Center Director (129) , Assistant Director (117) , Teacher Assistant (110) , Infant Teacher (75) , Director (58) , Lead Preschool Teacher (58) , Lead Toddler Teacher (51) , Teaching Assistant (47) , Toddler Teacher (45) , Cook (31) , Assistant Preschool Teacher (30)

What are the pros of working at KinderCare Learning Centers according to real employee reviews?

"Caring for children and great coworkers" ((in 147 reviews)); "Awesome the children and staff are great" ((in 128 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they help you if you want to move up in the company." ((in 123 reviews)); "Love working here and people are nice" ((in 61 reviews)); "Weekends off and great kids" ((in 36 reviews))

What are the cons of working at KinderCare Learning Centers according to real employee reviews?

"The cons would be long hours and staffing" ((in 89 reviews)); "No training or assistance for teaching students with special needs." ((in 70 reviews)); "Too much favoritism!" ((in 48 reviews)); "It is hard to ask for planned time off and not receive negative feedback about it." ((in 48 reviews)); "pay sucks and low raises" ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about KinderCare Learning Centers layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about KinderCare Learning Centers layoffs and their outlook for job security at KinderCare Learning Centers in 2026.

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KinderCare Learning Centers reviews

2.8

32% would recommend to a friend

(3,911 total reviews)

Tom Wyatt

35% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

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KinderCare Learning Centers has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,911 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The KinderCare Learning Centers employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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4K reviews

3.0

May 15, 2013

Pretty good

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with children is my career choice

Cons

None that I can think of

2.0

May 9, 2013

corporate child farm

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

smiling little faces, well defined job expectations, can be a fun place to work.

Cons

disgruntled unhappy teachers who are too busy gossiping to teach. crappy pay. crappy appreciation for a job well done.

4.0

May 9, 2013

It's ok if you want experience!

Pre-kindergarten teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff became like your family! Great programs after school hours which involves the families.

Cons

The pay was not the best. They also do not give you enough time to plan for lessons!

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