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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