This year’s NSC Spirit Week was more than a friendly competition and a chance for teams to come together – in the end, it had an impact on our Portland community. Through the course of the week, teams collected more than 4,730 boxes and packages of school supplies for Schoolhouse Supplies, a local nonprofit that…
Linda Nelson knows our Service Values. Not only does this NSC employee – a former Education team member who’s now part of Government Relations – live them every day, but as a KinderCare parent of two boys, she sees our Service Values in action in her own center. Earlier this summer she witnessed a moment…
Last weekend, nearly 800 families and employees from Houston-area KinderCare centers cheered on their home team, the Houston Dynamo as they took on the Portland Timbers. Our KinderCare family let their spirit shine through at the game – they got to hold the Dynamo banner when players entered the field, hold the American flag during…
Whether you’re in the field or at the NSC, you know that living our Service Values is what sets us apart in creating amazing experiences for the children and families we serve. To celebrate those who go above-and-beyond in bringing our Service Values to life, we’re bringing the Gratitude Game to the NSC! Last summer,…
For the first time in eight years, all 100 of our facilities technicians from across the country gathered in Las Vegas for a meeting. By the end of the week, Techs made commitments to living our Service Values and received critical technical training on safety and industry best practices. “The goal was to align technicians…
Last Thursday, nearly 40 children spent the day at the NSC learning about KinderCare Education, participating in educational workshops, and had fun making new friends. KCE’s annual Take Your Child to Work Day featured a cooking workshop with KCE Dietician Courtney Hines, Mad Science with Molly Molecule, Improv with Comedy Sportz, and puppet making with…
On Monday, April 24, our newest KinderCare Learning Center opened its doors to children and families in Omaha. West Dodge KinderCare, a brand-new building and the second KinderCare center to open in 2017, celebrated with families, staff, and community members at their Grand Opening on Saturday, April 29. “We’re honored to serve the Omaha community, and…
April is the national Month of the Military Child. KinderCare centers serve more than 5,000 children who have a family member in the U.S. military. This month we’re highlighting stories of centers and teachers who go above and beyond to give back to our military families who give so much to our country. Today Center…
Although the forecast may still have a day or two of snow on the horizon, in southern New Jersey KinderCare centers it feels like summer. That’s thanks to the creativity of District Manager Monya Vuletic’s team. They gave children – and parents – a sneak peek of this year’s summer camp by decorating their lobbies…
Each year, Champions honors site directors who go above and beyond in creating a high-quality before-and-after school environment. Quality Achievement Award Winner Elena Sciuto, who leads the Champions program at Endeavor Elementary School in Orlando works hard to create a sense of community and togetherness for her students. With lots of love and positive reinforcement, Elena’s students…