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 (128) , 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 154 reviews)); "Working with children and great staff" ((in 122 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they help you if you want to move up in the company." ((in 119 reviews)); "Love working here and people are nice" ((in 64 reviews)); "Flexible schedules especially for students" ((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 90 reviews)); "No training or assistance for teaching students with special needs." ((in 72 reviews)); "Favoritism runs rampant through the centers." ((in 48 reviews)); "Upper management was awful, nothing was ever planned and the attitude I received was enough for me to leave." ((in 47 reviews)); "It is hard to ask for planned time off and not receive negative feedback about it." ((in 47 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

(3,910 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 3,910 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

Mar 23, 2013

No competitive pY

Preschool teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kids are sweet and make work worth it

Cons

No raise in over 3 years

2.0

Mar 18, 2013

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the kids and parents are great

Cons

working very had for no pay company cutting at both ends ( hours at last min and staff) and big wigs eating fillet and staff can't can tuna

3.0

Mar 13, 2013

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Teacher's aide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enjoyed teaching little kids. 3 yr and up have good educational curriculum

Cons

asked to work extra, to cover for others

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Entry Level Teacher Daycare - Will Train, no nights or weekends!!!!!

Child Care Teacher / Daycare

Child Care Cook- No Nights or Weekends! 7am-1pm

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