Does KinderCare Learning Companies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, KinderCare Learning Companies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at KinderCare Learning Companies. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at KinderCare Learning Companies?

61% 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 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at KinderCare Learning Companies?

Teacher (104) , Lead Teacher (58) , Center Director (46) , Assistant Director (28) , Director (24) , Assistant Teacher (23) , Preschool Teacher (18) , Infant Teacher (9) , Lead Preschool Teacher (9) , Teacher Assistant (9) , Area Manager (7) , Lead Toddler Teacher (7) , Manager (7) , Site Director (7) , District Manager (6)

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

"Great coworkers but that’s it" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great people I am working with include my site director and the team of teachers and teachers aids." ((in 24 reviews)); "Great Families and great staff" ((in 16 reviews)); "Culture and WLB are great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Flexible Scheduling" ((in 9 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 74 reviews)); "The management is poor and unprofessional" ((in 61 reviews)); "No benefits" ((in 34 reviews)); "Need to be willing to work long hours and be available for staff at all times." ((in 20 reviews)); "no work life balance lon hours" ((in 16 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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3.2

61% would recommend to a friend

(769 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

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Compensation and benefits

KinderCare Learning Companies has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 769 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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769 reviews

2.0

Oct 11, 2016

Upper Management Doesn't Care

Lead teacher

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Pros

Good relationships with co-teachers Discount on childcare Only work weekdays during business hours Corporate discounts on goods and services (phone service, retail, electronics) Pay for continuing education (tuition credit, and Early Childhood Education Credential)

Cons

Upper management and corporate doesn't seem to care about needs. Company is all about profit. Overworked and Underpaid High turnover, can't keep employees

3.0

Oct 10, 2016

Area Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

center staff very caring

Cons

Underpaid staff and not filling openings in time

5.0

Sep 30, 2016

Doing inspiring work for an inspired company!

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Leadership has an amazing vision and they care about making meaningful connections with employees Benefits are better than anyone other company in this industry and many others outside the industry Our work means children are getting a better start at an early age. What could be better?

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Daycare Teachers! -Will Train!

Child Care Teacher- No Weekends

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Childcare Center Director

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