LCGI Learning Care Grp. (MM)

Learning Care Group (NASDAQ:LCGI) was honored today by the Michigan Women's Leadership Index (WLI), earning the highest ranking of any company new to this year's list- one point shy of "Most Valuable Player" recognition. Published by the Inforum Center for Leadership (formerly the Women's Economic Club of Detroit), the WLI is a bi-annual report on the presence of women holding top leadership roles within the top 100 publicly-traded companies in Michigan. "Learning Care Group is proud to have its efforts recognized by the WLI and Inforum," stated Bill Davis, Chief Executive Officer. "Exposure to diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential in creating leaders with better perspectives on the wide range of issues affecting our global economy. We have made a concerted effort to draw in people with the experiences and skills that will continue to position Learning Care Group as a leader in the industry." Learning Care Group, one of the nation's largest early education and child care providers, earned recognition from the WLI for its composition of women in high-ranking leadership positions within the company's day-to-day operations, as well as seats held on its board of directors. One of the company's four top-compensated officers is a woman, compared to the WLI's average of less than six percent. Additionally, 92 percent of the company's management positions are held by women. "Every level of our company benefits from diversity," stated Kathryn Winkelhaus, Chief Operating Officer. "From our center-level curricula, which impacts and inspires the next generation of leaders to explore and embrace diversity issues; to our franchisees, who hail from different countries and different business backgrounds--each element plays a key role in growing a stronger, more innovative company." About Learning Care Group, Inc. Learning Care Group, Inc. is the parent company of Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Centers and Childtime Learning Centers. As one of the nation's premier child care providers, the Company has grown into a network of 459 centers, including operations in 25 states and internationally. For more information on the Learning Care Group please call 248-697-9000 or visit www.learningcaregroup.com.