The KLC Story
Knowledge Learning Corporation (KLC) began as Children's Discovery Centers in 1983
and expanded to more than 700 community centers and 450 onsite school programs following
its acquisition of Children's World Learning Centers in 2003.
In 2005, KLC joined forces with KinderCare Learning Centers, Inc. (KinderCare).
KinderCare was founded in 1969 and in 2005 operated over 1,250 centers. The KinderCare
merger made KLC a leading national child care and education provider.
Timeline
1983–Opened Children's Discovery Centers (CDC)
1991–Acquired Magic Years
1995–Acquired Prodigy Child Development Centers
1998–CDC acquired by Knowledge Universe Learning Group
1999–Knowledge Universe Learning Group initiated Knowledge Beginnings
2003–Renamed Knowledge Learning Corporation, KLC acquired ARAMARK Educational Resources,
adding more than 700 Children's World Learning Centers, as well as the Medallion
onsite and before- and after-school programs for elementary school students
2004–KLC purchased EdSolutions, a leading provider of Supplemental Educational Services
(SES) before- and after-school programs for 2,300 children in four states, which
then merged with Medallion to form the KLC School Partnerships division
2005–KLC joined forces with KinderCare in January 2005