Alumni from KinderCare Learning Centers,
Champions and Crème Schools nationwide will receive
scholarships to pursue or continue a college
education
LAKE
OSWEGO, Ore., July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KinderCare Learning
Companies™ (KLC), a leading provider of early childhood
education and child care, today announced the 2024 KLC Kids
Scholarship recipients across its family of brands, KinderCare
Learning Centers, Champions and Crème Schools. Each of the 21 award
winners will receive a $5,000
scholarship to pursue or continue their college education at an
accredited two- or four-year university.
"At KinderCare, we truly believe in giving children confidence
for life and are deeply committed to supporting the success of
every child in our care as they navigate their educational
journey," said Paul Thompson, CEO of
KinderCare Learning Companies. "As our former students move forward
into the next phase of their lives, we're proud of being a part of
their growth. To date, we've awarded nearly half a million dollars
in scholarships to our alumni, empowering them as they pursue
leadership and community engagement through their diverse interests
and passions."
Ten of this year's recipients are returning scholarship
winners*:
- Adam Acs, Drake University
- Alayna Hughes, Willamette University
- Anh Khan, University of Portland*
- April Kelly, CSU
Northridge*
- Dylan Kubek, Aurora University*
- Hadley Flagg, University of Oregon
- Haile Miller, University of Oregon*
- Jasmine Sells, Washington University*
- Jeremy Lange, Ohio State University
- Katelyn Livermore, Oregon State University*
- Lauren Beach, Linfield University
- Leo Ueno, Oregon State University
- Lisa Evanoff, University of Pittsburgh
- Luna Meza, Portland State University
- Lydia Wainwright, George Fox University*
- Macie Latcu, University of Oregon
- Muhammad Faks, Oregon State University*
- Paige Lange, Ohio State University
- Ryan Lowry, Belmont University
- Tristan Nicolson, Oregon State University*
- Whitney Warth, Oregon Health
& Science University*
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open in
November. Former recipients are encouraged to re-apply, as the
program is renewable. Eligible applicants must be enrolled for the
2025-2026 school year in an accredited two- or four-year college.
Scholarship recipients will be notified in June 2025. To learn more, visit
KinderCare.com.
About KinderCare Learning Companies™
A leading provider early childhood and school-age education and
care, KinderCare builds confidence for life in children and
families from all backgrounds. KinderCare supports hardworking
families in 40 states and the District of
Columbia with differentiated flexible child care solutions
to meet today's dynamic work environment:
- In neighborhoods, with KinderCare® Learning
Centers that offer early learning programs for children six
weeks to 12 years old and with Crème de la Crème
Schools®, which offers a premium early education
model using a variety of themed classrooms;
- At work, through KinderCare Learning Companies for
Employers™, providing customized family benefits for employers
across the country, including employer-supported child care
benefits, on-site and near-site early learning centers and back-up
care for last-minute child care, and
- In local schools, with Champions® before and
after-school programs.
KinderCare programs meet the highest standards, validated by
independent, third-party evaluation including:
- Gallup, measuring workforce engagement,
- National Association for the Education of Young
Children, ensuring individual early learning center
quality,
- Cognia, accreditation for before- and after-school
programs
- BRIGANCE® and TerraNova®
assessments of children's academic progress and achievement,
and
- WELL Health-Safety Rating™, validating health and safety
practices in our facilities.
Headquartered in Lake Oswego,
Oregon, KinderCare operates more than 2,400 early learning
centers and sites. In 2024, KinderCare earned its eighth Gallup
Exceptional Workplace Award – one of only two current organizations
worldwide to achieve this milestone for eight consecutive years. To
learn more, visit KC-Learning.com.
Media Contact
Colleen Moran
KinderCare Learning Companies®
503-872-1300, option 3
media@kindercare.com
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