Our mission
Our team members give everything to the children and families in our schools. The iCare Foundation is here to give back to them.
When hardship comes, no one should face it alone.
Our history and purpose
Easing the burden during tough times
Created in 2016, the iCare Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports all Learning Care team members should they experience a personal crisis or tragic event in their personal lives.
Thanks to our generous donors, within the company and community, the foundation proudly provides short-term financial assistance available to our network of more than 24,000 Learning Care employees. This includes caregivers within our community of schools operating under 11 childcare brands serving as many as 165,000+ children nationwide, as well as Support Central staff at our headquarters in Novi, Michigan.
Specifically, the iCare Foundation provides grants ranging from $250 to $5,000, currently averaging about $2,000 per grant. The money helps employees navigate tough situations, including:
- Natural Disaster (flood, tornado, etc.)
- Fire
- Domestic Abuse
- Funeral Costs
- Death of an Employee
- Eviction or Foreclosure Prevention
- Utility Assistance
As of June 2026, the iCare Foundation has provided nearly $2 million in grants to more than 1,500 employees. The foundation also provides additional guidance and resources outside of qualifying grant opportunities that may help in other difficult circumstances, not listed above.