KinderCare Learning Companies has appointed David Barse to its Board of Directors, effective August 3, 2026. Barse is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of DMB Holdings and Founder of XOUT Capital, and previously served as CEO of Third Avenue Management for 25 years. Chairman and CEO Tom Wyatt said Barse brings strategic leadership, financial expertise, and governance experience that will strengthen the board as the company executes its long-term growth strategy. Barse earned a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and a bachelor's degree from The George Washington University, and completed an Executive Education program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. KinderCare operates more than 2,700 early learning centers and sites across 42 states and the District of Columbia.
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.Board appointment adds financial expertise but no direct operational impact.
