Does KinderCare Learning Companies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, KinderCare Learning Companies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at KinderCare Learning Companies. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at KinderCare Learning Companies?

57% of KinderCare Learning Companies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated KinderCare Learning Companies 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at KinderCare Learning Companies?

Teacher (104) , Lead Teacher (58) , Center Director (46) , Assistant Director (29) , Assistant Teacher (24) , Director (24) , Preschool Teacher (18) , Infant Teacher (9) , Lead Preschool Teacher (9) , Teacher Assistant (9) , Manager (8) , Area Manager (7) , Lead Toddler Teacher (7) , Site Director (7) , District Manager (6)

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

"Benefits are good." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great coworkers but that’s it" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great people I am working with include my site director and the team of teachers and teachers aids." ((in 22 reviews)); "Friendly staff" ((in 17 reviews)); "Culture and WLB are great" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"The pay is low and in a year and a half I have gotten to raises at all." ((in 77 reviews)); "The management is poor and unprofessional" ((in 58 reviews)); "Need to be willing to work long hours and be available for staff at all times." ((in 22 reviews)); "Upper management and corporate doesn't seem to care about needs." ((in 14 reviews)); "There was no training what's so ever and employees get told to look the other way on serious matters dealing with children." ((in 12 reviews))

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

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

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3.1

57% would recommend to a friend

(772 total reviews)

Tom Wyatt

70% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Compensation and benefits

KinderCare Learning Companies has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 772 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The KinderCare Learning Companies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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772 reviews

1.0

Apr 14, 2017

It's about marketing

Head teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Benefits, PTO, childcare discounts Working for a corporate facility who has been in business for years. Recognized for education first and care. Not just a daycare center. Naeyc accredited

Cons

Nepotism. Management is poor. Unavailable for any concerns.We have fewer supplies than needed to have to implement our curriculum.Some staff do not meet minimum educational requirements for our center. Staff is not always professional, it is like a hallway in high school at times. Some teacher behavior that warrants termination in most environments, is allowed here. If you're a friend of management you have the right to critique teachers and their practices without recourse.'

2.0

Apr 14, 2017

KCE in it for the $ and could care less about center management.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some DMs actually get it and come from ECE background. Handful of teachers have the passion and dedication to children and families. Childcare benefit is great for us working parents. Great camaraderie with most colleagues.

Cons

KCE has become so convoluted in making numbers and labor quotas. That's what happens when you become corporate, I guess. Former CCLC programs and leaders actually seemed to care for children, families and teachers. Not anymore. Leadership is not supported at all. At least parents and teachers have a voice in the engagement surveys. What about engagement surveys for directors and DMs to rate higher up (RVPs)? Most staff, from management to staff, are overworked and underpaid. It's likely that everyone is burnt out or will get there. New policies and initiatives are delivered through conference calls for directors. DMs are required to "train" directors, when they haven't even been given appropriate, in-depth training. All centers are becoming cookie-cutter models.

2.0

Apr 13, 2017

Bad

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You were able to wear jeans, and knowing you were helping the children.

Cons

The director talks about the kids,staff and parents. Does not care about the staff just numbers, you never leave on time ,I worked 630 to 330 but never got out at on time, was told that I had to stay no matter what. You have no support from management unless you are their favorite,

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