Largest Day Care Providers in the U.S. (2024)

Top 10 National Child Care Chains

Ranked by number of centers and capacity (approximate):

1. KinderCare Learning Companies – ~1,300 centers
2. Bright Horizons Family Solutions – ~1,000 centers (many employer-sponsored)
3. The Goddard School – ~600 franchised locations
4. Primrose Schools – ~480 franchised locations
5. Children's Creative Learning Centers (CCLC) – ~150 centers (KinderCare subsidiary)
6. La Petite Academy – ~300 centers (Learning Care Group)
7. Kiddie Academy – ~300 franchised locations
8. Learning Care Group – Parent of La Petite, Childtime, Tutor Time, others (~900 total)
9. Tutor Time Child Care Systems – ~250 centers (Learning Care Group)
10. YMCA of the USA – ~2,700 locations offering child care (largest non-profit network)

Notes

• Market share also includes thousands of independent centers and family child care homes.
• Quality varies by individual center; check state licensing, QRIS ratings, and NAEYC accreditation.
• Employer-sponsored centers (Bright Horizons, on-site) often have priority enrollment for employees.