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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 MoreRecent News
Learning Care Group Celebrates Nationwide ‘Teacher of the Year’ Dana Megaughey
La Petite Academy Honors Mentorship Award Winner Melinda Orr
Learning Care Group Earns CDA Gold Standard
New Research Demonstrates Feasibility, Best Practices of Creating Healthier Childcare Centers to Prevent Childhood Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases
April 23, 2019 (Washington D.C.) Nearly one-third of children under 5 years old regularly spend time in a childcare center – which makes it a critical place for prevention and to attack the chronic diseases caused by poor nutrition and lack of physical activity. New, original research was released today in the Journal of Translational […]
Learning Care Group Announces CEO Transition
NOVI, Mich., March 21, 2019 – Learning Care Group, Inc. announces today that Chief Executive Officer Barbara J. Beck will be retiring at the end of the company’s fiscal year, June 30, 2019 and will be retained as an Executive Advisor to the Company until June 30, 2020. Effective July 1, 2019, Mark Bierley, LCG’s […]
Grow Fit Mindset Makes Lasting Impact
Five years ago today, we were honored to host First Lady Michelle Obama at La Petite Academy in Bowie, Md., as we announced that the company was joining the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA). Flanked by some giant vegetables, the First Lady led our students in a Grow Fit Dance Break. She also shared […]
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