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Learning Care Group: Daycare & Child Care Centers Skip to main content Skip to footer navigation Menu Close About About Find Your School Leadership Community Engagement Our Brands Employer Solutions Employer Solutions Child Care Tuition Discount Onsite Child Care Pathways Learning Academy School Acquisitions School Acquisitions Schedule a Call Why Choose LCG? Frequently Asked Questions Careers News Contact 248.697.9000 Prepare Every Child For School And The Future Nurturing and inspiring children with our family of brands Where children discover respect, collaboration, and the joy of learning. What a great place to start. Here, children develop their best mind, a lifelong love of learning, their personality, and bright future. Every child is unique. We embrace their individuality to create one-of-a-kind, personalized experiences. This is an exceptional place to learn and grow. Strong foundations for future academic success start here. An authentic experience, a unique way to learn: Self-direction and self-discipline lead to self-discovery. Our STEAM-inspired, 21st century preschool prepares children to be ready for school, and ready for life. We are safe, clean, organized, professional, and educational. We build a foundation for lifelong learning. Education is exploration, a journey that can take you anywhere. This is the place children start that journey. About Us Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, we are the second-largest for-profit child care provider in North America. We’re committed to creating state-of-the-art facilities, with the latest technology and expert-driven curricula, to be the premier child and family education organization in the world. Learn More Start Kids Strong—And Empower Your Success We want difference makers. Be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for elementary school—and beyond. Their future begins now. And so does yours. Explore Jobs Learning Care Group Leadership Team Mark R. Bierley, Chief Executive Officer Learning Care Group Leadership Team Mark R. Bierley, Chief Executive Officer Mark R. Bierley is Chief Executive Officer of Learning Care Group, the second-largest for-profit early education and care provider in North America. Learning Care Group operates more than 900 schools in 36 states, the District of Columbia and internationally. As CEO, Bierley is responsible for all aspects of the company’s strategy, leadership and operations. Bierley has served as CEO since July 1, 2019. Read Full Profile Learning Care Group Leadership Team Nicholas Strange, Chief Operating Officer Learning Care Group Leadership Team Nicholas Strange, Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Strange is Chief Operating Officer of Learning Care Group. In this role, he oversees the operational activities for more than 900 schools in the company’s portfolio of brands: Childtime, The Children’s Courtyard, Creative Kids Learning Centers, Everbrook Academy, La Petite Academy, Montessori Unlimited and Tutor Time. Read Full Profile Learning Care Group Leadership Team Douglas R. Baker, Chief Financial Officer Learning Care Group Leadership Team Douglas R. Baker, Chief Financial Officer Douglas R. Baker is Chief Financial Officer at Learning Care Group, a position he has held since September 2017. As CFO, Baker leads Learning Care Group's Finance, IT and Real Estate functions in addition to its strategic growth initiatives as the company furthers its leadership role among childcare providers through educational excellence and outstanding customer service. Read Full Profile Learning Care Group Leadership Team Dr. Susan Canizares, Chief Academic Officer Learning Care Group Leadership Team Dr. Susan Canizares, Chief Academic Officer Susan Canizares, Ph.D., is Chief Academic Officer of Learning Care Group. In this role, Susan is responsible for leading all aspects of the educational mission of Learning Care Group, including refining curricula and the policies and practices that address academic achievement. Reporting directly to the CEO, she works closely with the company's school directors and teachers to maximize support for the enhancement of innovative learning products and solutions. Read Full Profile Learning Care Group Leadership Team Daniel Follis, Jr., General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Learning Care Group Leadership Team Daniel Follis, Jr., General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Follis, Jr. has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Learning Care Group since September 2016. Follis leads all aspects of legal, compliance and regulatory affairs for Learning Care Group throughout the U.S. and internationally. His responsibilities include oversight for governance, intellectual property, employment and labor issues, as well as franchise relationships. He also serves as the company’s Corporate Secretary. Read Full Profile Learning Care Group Leadership Team Judy Fimiani, Chief Human Resources Officer Learning Care Group Leadership Team Judy Fimiani, Chief Human Resources Officer Judy Fimiani is Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Learning Care Group, a role she has held since July 2018. As CHRO, Fimiani oversees an HR organization that provides stewardship of the company culture and engages a workforce of more than 20,000 employees. She is responsible for guiding LCG’s talent management philosophy, as well as articulating the company’s strategy for acquiring, developing, rewarding and retaining the best talent. Read Full Profile Learning Care Group Leadership Team Sean Sondreal, Chief Marketing Officer Learning Care Group Leadership Team Sean Sondreal, Chief Marketing Officer Sean Sondreal has 20 years of leadership experience in marketing, ecommerce and sales. Sondreal is responsible for leading Learning Care Group’s marketing efforts by effectively connecting with customers to drive new enrollments and further strengthen customer loyalty throughout its umbrella of brands. Read Full Profile Employer Solutions Child care options have a positive impact on hiring—and keeping—top talent. Meeting the needs of working parents enables your organization to succeed with recruitment, retention, and productivity. And we have the right experience and resources to support your talent strategy. Read More Recent News December 17 th , 2019 La Petite Academy Honors 2019 Kindness Star Congrats to Channing Clarke, La Petite Academy’s Kindness Star for 2019! November 20 th , 2019 Positive Behavior Support App Tackles the Tantrum, Puts Help in Quick Reach The dreaded toddler meltdown has met its match: an app called myPath®. Developed by our early childhood education experts, this positive behavior support resource assists preschool teachers in responding to challenging classroom scenarios, as well as preventing them. August 22 nd , 2019 Learning Care Group Debuts Pathways Learning Academy Learning Care Group expands its portfolio of brands with the introduction of Pathways Learning Academy. July 9 th , 2019 La Petite Academy Honors Mentorship Award Winner Melinda Orr La Petite Academy honors teacher Melinda Orr from its Kansas City, Missouri school as this year’s recipient of the company’s highly coveted Lisa Miskimins Mentorship Award. July 9 th , 2019 Learning Care Group Celebrates Nationwide ‘Teacher of the Year’ Dana Megaughey Learning Care Group is proud to honor Dana Megaughey from its La Petite Academy location in Ellicott City, MD., as this year’s recipient of the company’s prestigious Teacher of the Year award. May 7 th , 2019 Learning Care Group Earns CDA Gold Standard As a leader in early childhood education and care, Learning Care Group is honored to be working with the Council for Professional Recognition as we underscore our commitment to career development for our talented associates. 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