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Learning Care Group Inc.

is in the Health Care Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$212.1M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Headquartered in Novi, Mich., Learning Care Group, Inc. provides early education and care services to children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years under its umbrella of brands: The Children's Courtyard, Childtime Learning Centers, La Petite Academy, Montessori Unlimited and Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Centers. Today, the company is the fastest-growing, second largest for-profit child care provider in North America. Between these five brands, Learning Care Group has more than 1,100 schools (corporate and franchise) with a system-wide capacity to serve close to 166,000 children in the U.S. and internationally. The children are cared for and educated by approximately 22,000 dedicated directors and teachers. A team of employees who are located in our corporate offices provide support within a culture of service excellence. On January 10th, 2006, Learning Care Group, Inc. was acquired by A.B.C. Learning Centres Limited the largest child care service provider in Australia. Most recently, the company was taken private with Morgan Stanley Private Equity purchasing a 60 percent stake on June 25, 2008. This joint venture allows us to continue our strategic growth plan and remain focused on providing the highest quality care across all of our brands.

Number of Employees 23,000
Contact Information

21333 Haggerty Rd Ste 300

Novi, Michigan 48375

www.learningcar...

(248) 697-9000

NAICS Code Child Day Care Services: 624410

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
William Davis CEO
Kathryn L. Myers COO
Joann Johnson Vice President of Corporate Operations
Melanie de Vries Vice President
Steve Blahunka Vice President of Franchise Operations
Thomas G. Horton Vice President
Ira Young General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Benjamin R. Jacobson Board of Directors
Brett D. Shevack Board of Directors
Daniel Boyle Board of Directors
Elsie McCabe Board of Directors
James J. Morgan Board of Directors
Jason K. Feld Board of Directors
Jerry Kane Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC President, CEO Current
Learning Care Group Inc. CEO Current
Learning Care Group Inc. President Current
Learning Care Group Inc. Chairman Current
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Tutor Time Learning Systems, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
McKenzie CEO Former
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO of Learning Care Group Former
The Chef Express Chief Executive Officer Former
The Chef Express President Former
Tutor Time Learning Systems, Inc. President Former
Vermont.Com Partner Former
Rondele Chairman Former
Learning Care Group Inc. Director Former
University of Vermont Bachelor, Economics Former
Learning Care Group Inc. Member Former

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. COO Current

JoAnn Johnson has served as vice president of Corporate Operations at Learning Care Group since March 25, 2005. Her primary responsibilities include complete operational oversight of all corporately managed centers and supervision of the Operations Support team. Johnson has held a variety of positions at the company, beginning in 1995 as a Center Director in Phoenix. Prior to holding her current position, Johnson served for two years as West Region Manager, responsible for the day-to-day operations of over 100 centers throughout Washington, California, Nevada and Arizona. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1955, Johnson holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in early learning from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA. She is currently working towards a Masters degree in Organizational Management through the University of Phoenix.

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. Vice President of Corporate Operations Current

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. Vice President Current

Steve Blahunka has served as vice president of Franchise Operations at Learning Care Group since March 2004. His primary responsibilities include managing the franchise business unit of Learning Care Group, consisting of over 100 Tutor Time Learning Centers. Prior to joining the company, Blahunka held the positions of Chief Financial Officer for Mapal Incorporated and Chief Operating Officer for Mapal Aaro Incorporated from August 1998 to January 2004. He was responsible for oversight of the U.S.A. operations and finances for the German-based automotive supplier. From 1984 to 1996, he held various management positions at American Speedy Printing Centers, now Allegra Network LLC, an international franchisor of printing centers. Born in Pennsylvania in 1961, Blahunka holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Central Michigan University with a concentration in Marketing. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Wayne State University in Detroit, specializing in Finance. In his spare time, Blahunka is an active athletics coach in the community.

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. Vice President of Franchise Operations Current
Wayne State University Masters of Business Administration Former
Central Michigan University Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Current
Learning Care Group Inc. Board of Directors Current
Katarincic.Com, Inc. Associate Attorney Former
Tutor Time Learning Systems, Inc. Litigation Counsel Former
University of Pittsburgh School of Law Juris Doctor Former

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Jacobson Partners Partner Current
Vitale Caturano & Company Partner Current
Megadata Corporation Compensation Committee Chair Current
Massachusetts Society Board of Directors Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Board of Directors Current
Bertucci's Corp. Director Current
Learning Care Group Inc. Board of Directors Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member Current
Innocan Partner Former
Wajax Limited Former
Megadata Corporation Director Current
The University of Western Ontario Mba Former
Princeton University Former

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Learning Care Group Inc. Board of Directors Current
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