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 149 reviews)); "The benefits are good and they help you if you want to move up in the company." ((in 126 reviews)); "Great staff and team work" ((in 123 reviews)); "Love working here and people are nice" ((in 58 reviews)); "Weekends off and great kids" ((in 34 reviews))

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

"Poor management they only care about money" ((in 356 reviews)); "The cons would be long hours and staffing" ((in 87 reviews)); "No training on state specific requirements." ((in 69 reviews)); "pay sucks and low raises" ((in 49 reviews)); "It is hard to ask for planned time off and not receive negative feedback about it." ((in 49 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

(3,903 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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4.0

Mar 21, 2026

Good

Lead teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will be able to meet different lovely kids and some of the Lovely families too.

Cons

Salary is too low to survive

1.0

Mar 18, 2026

Company corporation

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with kids, no weekends

Cons

Low pay, poor corporate concern

1.0

Mar 17, 2026

Loved the children, but management needs stronger leadership

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing children Friendly and supportive coworkers Great location

Cons

Lack of accountability for staff Weak management and leadership Poor handling of workplace concerns

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Loved the children, but management needs stronger leadership

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