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90% of Parents Report High-Quality Child Care Improves Their Well-Being
LAKE OSWEGO, ORE., May 07, 2025--Recent data from KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.’s (NYSE: KLC) ("KinderCare") sixth annual KinderCare Confidence Index, a national study conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll, found that access to quality child care is a critical cornerstone to enhancing parental well-being and mental health. Parents report unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety in pursuit of "perfect parenting." Parents also said access to high-quality child care greatly improved
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