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Knowledge Universe

Homepage[1]

Knowledge Universe is a privately held global company based in Singapore.[1]

The United States operations are based in Portland, Oregon and the CEO is Tom Wyatt, who was hired in 2012 and was previously the CEO of Old Navy. [2] Mike Ensing is the Chief Financial Officer.[3] Dr. Elanna Yalow, serves as the CEO of Early Learning Programs and Wei-Li Chong is the EVP of Human Resources [4]

Knowledge Universe is one of Oregon's largest privately held companies and a large employer in the Portland metro area. Executive leadership is based out of the Portland National Support Center in Portland's Lloyd District.
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Knowledge Universe was founded in 1996 with investors like Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corp. [6]

There are nearly 40,000 employees working for Knowledge Universe on three continents and there are approximately 2,000 locations in the United States between multiple brands & an additional 1,000 locations throughout the globe. Knowledge Universe educates 300,000 students daily.[7] [8]

In 2012, Knowledge Universe revenues were approximately $1.45 billion, down from about $1.6 billion in 2010. [9]

Knowledge Universe is the largest Early Childhood Education company in the United States, with brands which include KinderCare Learning Centers, CCLC®, Champions®, Cambridge Schools®, Knowledge Beginnings®, and the Grove Schools™. [10]

In 1997, Knowledge Universe bought a stake in LeapFrog Enterprises, the 4th largest toy company in the United States. [11]

Knowledge Universe "distributed 73% of its LeapFrog holdings" in May 2003. [12]

In June 2009, Knowledge Universe acquired UK based Busy Bees Childcare, Ltd. [13]

The organization annually sponsors the Knowledge Universe Educator of the Year of Award, where best in class early childhood education teachers are awarded $10,000 for their innovative teaching practices. [14]

  1. ^ http://www.oregonbusiness.com/articles/96-february-2011/4739-knowledge-universe-reaches-16-billion-in-revenue?start=1
  2. ^ http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2012/01/20/knowledge-universe-names-wyatt-ceo.html
  3. ^ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120828006666/en/Mike-Ensing-Named-CFO-Knowledge-Universe%C2%AE-%E2%80%93
  4. ^ http://www.kueducation.com/us/about-us/our-executive-team
  5. ^ http://www.oregonbusiness.com/articles/96-february-2011/4739-knowledge-universe-reaches-16-billion-in-revenue?start=1
  6. ^ http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aegRVUyZrUiQ
  7. ^ http://www.kueducation.com/
  8. ^ http://www.oregonbusiness.com/articles/96-february-2011/4739-knowledge-universe-reaches-16-billion-in-revenue
  9. ^ http://www.oregonbusiness.com/linda/10235-expanding-universe
  10. ^ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120828006666/en/Mike-Ensing-Named-CFO-Knowledge-Universe%C2%AE-%E2%80%93
  11. ^ http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/leapfrog-enterprises-inc-history/
  12. ^ http://www.thefreelibrary.com/LeapFrog+Reports+Knowledge+Universe+Distributes+73%25+of+Its+LeapFrog...-a0131722512
  13. ^ http://mandasoft.com/1/15737/knowledge_universe_inc_acquired_busy_bees_childcare_ltd
  14. ^ http://eagan.patch.com/groups/schools/p/preschool-teacher-awarded-with-big-surprise-10-000
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