KLC · KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.

Management Provides Full-Year 2026 Guidance KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare,” the “Company,” and “we”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, which ended January 3, 2026, and provided guidance for fiscal year 2026. The fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 consisted of 14 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively, compared to 13 weeks and 52 weeks in the comparable prior year periods. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights Revenue of $688.1 million Loss from operations of $163.9 million Net loss of $177.2 million and net loss per common share, diluted of $1.50 Non-GAAP financial measures Adjusted EBITDA (1) of $67.7 million Adjusted net income (1) of $14.2 million and adjusted net income per common share, diluted (1) of $0.12 Fiscal Year Ended 2025 Highlights Revenue of $2,733.3 million Loss from operations of $20.1 million Net loss of $112.9 million and net loss per common

Company remains the only early childhood education provider worldwide to receive this award Key highlights: Tenth Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award: KinderCare Learning Companies is one of only eight companies worldwide to receive this recognition 10 consecutive times. Only Early Childhood Education Provider Honored: KinderCare is the only early childhood education provider in the world to earn the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. Culture Drives Family Experience: KinderCare’s high-engagement culture empowers 42,000 teachers and staff to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care to families at more than 2,700 centers nationwide. Families come first in every decision. Industry-Leading Employee Engagement: KinderCare’s employee engagement rate is nearly eight times the U.S. average and 12 times the global rate, reinforcing the company’s belief that engaged teams create better outcomes for children and families. Employees at KinderCare Learning Companies , a

New Learning Essentials Curriculum Strengthens Child Outcomes Through Research-Based Design, Executive Function Development, and Signature Enrichments New research-based curriculum designed exclusively for The Crème School Designed to drive strong child outcomes: confidence, independence, executive function skill building and school readiness Part of The Crème Learning Approach™, integrating academics, enrichments, and executive function LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., March 3, 2026 – The Crème School , a leading provider of premium, high-quality early childhood education, has launched Learning Essentials , a new research-based curriculum created exclusively for Crème classrooms. Designed for children from infants through Pre-K, the new curriculum is grounded in The Crème Learning Approach™ , a comprehensive model that blends enriching curriculum, talented educators and signature amenities to create meaningful, joyful learning experiences. Unlike off-the-shelf programs, Learning Essentials is

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, today announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Management will host a conference call on the day of the release at 5:00 pm ET to discuss the results. Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing 1-800-549-8228 (Toll-free) or 1-646-564-2877 (Toll) and referencing Conference ID 68886. Participants are asked to dial in a few minutes prior to the call to register. The conference call will also be webcasted live via the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.kindercare.com or via this link . A replay of the webcast will be made available on the same website at the conclusion of the event. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) is a leading private provider of early childhood and school-age education and care. KinderCare builds

New findings from KinderCare’s 2026 Confidence Index show child care is essential to productivity, retention, and loyalty, yet unreliable care is quietly pushing parents out of the workforce Key highlights: New data from KinderCare survey shows child care is no longer a perk – it’s a business imperative. Child care is now a core workplace benefit. 85% of working parents believe child care benefits as essential as healthcare benefits. Lack of reliable child care is driving workforce attrition . Parents are changing jobs, reducing hours or leaving the workforce entirely due to daycare challenges. Employer-sponsored child care benefits improve employee loyalty and retention . 79% of working parents would be more loyal to their company if their employer supported them better as a parent. Most employers are not keeping pace with employee child care needs . One in three employers offers no child care benefits, despite key links to productivity and performance. KinderCare helps employers

Center is first of four child care centers at healthcare facilities in Maryland and Delaware Key highlights: TidalHealth employees to benefit from high-quality KinderCare early child care and education TidalHealth to sponsor child care benefit for employees in Maryland and Delaware TidalHealth will build four child care centers for employees in 2026 and 2027 KinderCare will operate all four day care centers TidalHealth employees’ children can attend centers close to their parents’ workplace LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. [February 18, 2026] – KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC), a leading provider of private early childhood and school-age education and care, and TidalHealth, a regional healthcare provider in Maryland and Delaware, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new child care center in Seaford, Del. The new center, one of four child care centers TidalHealth will build for employees in the region over the next year, marks the health system’s mission to support the

Registration for the upcoming school year begins now in participating KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide KinderCare today announced that registration for public pre-kindergarten programs is open for participating KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide. KinderCare supports 19 state public pre-K programs around the country, all of which offer a free or low-cost pre-K program for four-year-olds. KinderCare’s highly qualified teachers are trained to help children learn vital academic and social skills, such as sharing, taking turns, and resolving conflicts, which help prepare them for elementary school. KinderCare programs also provide families with part-time and full-time options, as well as extended hours to help meet families’ unique needs. “Public pre-K programs serve as an important early education experience for children and are a lifeline to many working parents,” said KinderCare’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Marquita Davis. “We have a legacy of supporting America’s working

Creme Camps will feature a wide variety of activities for school-age children centered around the outdoors, STEM, art and sports As the holiday season wraps up and school-age students return from winter break, many parents are already looking ahead to the biggest block of out-of-school time: Summer. Crème de la Crème Schools™, a leading provider of premium, high-quality early childhood education, today opened enrollment for Creme Camp, its 2026 summer camp , so families can get a head start on summer planning. Crème Camp is an all-inclusive summer program designed for children ages 5-12. Tuition includes weekly field trips, nutritious meals and snacks, outdoor adventures like water play and group games, STEM activities, as well as access to the premium features at every Crème School like sports courts and expansive indoor and outdoor play areas. Select Crème Schools will host Crème Camp Beyond onsite, giving children immersive outdoor adventures including hikes, nature-based crafts,