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 4% 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 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at KinderCare Learning Centers?

Teacher (833) , 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 145 reviews)); "Working with children and great staff" ((in 125 reviews)); "Great benefits and some very sweet kids that will melt your heart!" ((in 119 reviews)); "Love working here and people are nice" ((in 59 reviews)); "Weekends off and great kids" ((in 36 reviews))

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

"Poor management they only care about money" ((in 351 reviews)); "Long hours only to get your overtime pay taken away because you're forced to take 2 hour lunch breaks." ((in 91 reviews)); "No training or assistance for teaching students with special needs." ((in 59 reviews)); "Too much favoritism!" ((in 56 reviews)); "pay sucks and low raises" ((in 51 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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2.8

32% would recommend to a friend

(3,903 total reviews)

Tom Wyatt

35% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.5

Senior management

2.3

Compensation and benefits

KinderCare Learning Centers has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,903 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 17, 2026

Catty environment overshadowed an okay experience

Infant teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was okay not my favorite experience

Cons

Really catty girl employees at every location

1.0

May 9, 2026

Rewarding relationships with kids overshadowed by staff issues

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Building relationships with the kids.

Cons

Staff drama, unsupportive director, no help with problem children, you’re a mandated reporter but when you report something nothing is done about it.

2.0

May 5, 2026

Rewarding work with children but poor support and pay

Assistant teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The obvious pro here is working with children. However stressful, frustrating, or overwhelming the job is, the little ones always leave you with something to redeem the day. Other than that, I have a handful of people in my building that are dedicated educators and team players, and I can bring my child to the same building where I work.

Cons

The majority of the staff is like a high school drama TV show. There is no support provided from corporate to train us on challenging behaviors or when extreme circumstances arise. The pay and benefits are a joke, the paid time off is a joke, you're basically just the butt of one big joke when you work here.

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