Prepare Every Child For School And The Future
Nurturing and inspiring children with our family of brands
We Stand Together: As educators and care givers, we play a vital role in shaping the next generation as children watch and learn from us. Everyone in our extended community deserves to be treated equitably. We’re reaffirming our commitment to ensure that each of our children, employees and school families feels valued, respected, and heard. Click here to read a message from CEO Mark Bierley.
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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.
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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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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.
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