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  <p align=center><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3"> <b>UNITED
    STATES<br>
    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>
    Washington, DC 20549</b></font></p>
  <p align=center><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="5"><b>Form
    8-K</b></font></p>
  <p align=center><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3"><b>CURRENT
    REPORT<br>
    Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</b></font></p>
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      <div align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">Date
        of Report (Date of earliest event reported):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>August 24, 2004</b></font></div>
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      <td align=center colspan=3><b><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="+3">KinderCare
        Learning Centers, Inc.</font></b><br>
        <font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">(Exact name of registrant
        as specified in its charter) </font></td>
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      <td align=CENTER width="208"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3"><b>Delaware</b></font>
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        <font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2"> (State or other jurisdiction
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        of incorporation)</font></td>
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        <font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">(Commission<br>
        File Number)</font></td>
      <td align="CENTER" width="195"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3"><b>63-0941966</b></font>
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        <font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">(IRS Employer <br>
        Identification No.)</font></td>
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      <td align=center height="48"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3"><b>650
        NE Holladay Street, Suite 1400<br>
        Portland, OR 97232</b></font>
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        <font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">(Address of principal
        executive offices, zip code)</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">
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        <div align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">Registrant's
          telephone number, including area code</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">:
          <b>(503) 872-1300</b></font></div>
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        <font size="2">(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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  <p>Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneous
satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</p>
<p>[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</p>
<p>[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<br>
<p>[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</p>
<p>[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</p>

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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3"><b>Item 2.02. Results of
  Operations and Financial Condition.</b></font></p>

<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">On August 23, 2004, KinderCare
  Learning Centers, Inc., issued a press release describing its results of operations
  for its fourth quarter and fiscal 2004. A copy of the press release
  is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.</font></p>

  <p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3"><b>Item 9.01. Financial
    Statements and Exhibits.</b></font></p>

<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">The press release is being furnished to the
SEC and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for any purpose.</font></P>
<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">Exhibit 99.1 - Press release,   dated August 23, 2004.</font></p>

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  <p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">Pursuant to the requirements
    of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this
    report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">Date: August 24, 2004</font></p>
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          <p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="4"><b>KinderCare
            Learning Centers, Inc.<br>
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        <div align="center"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3"><b>/s/
          DAVID J. JOHNSON</b></font></div>
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          David J. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and<br>
          Chairman of the Board of Directors</font></div>
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Form 8-K
UNITED
    STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Form
    8-K
CURRENT
    REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date
        of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 24, 2004
KinderCare
        Learning Centers, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant
        as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
333-42137
(Commission
File Number)
63-0941966
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
650
        NE Holladay Street, Suite 1400
Portland, OR 97232
(Address of principal
        executive offices, zip code)
Registrant's
          telephone number, including area code
:
(503) 872-1300
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneous
satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of
  Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 23, 2004, KinderCare
  Learning Centers, Inc., issued a press release describing its results of operations
  for its fourth quarter and fiscal 2004. A copy of the press release
  is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial
    Statements and Exhibits.
The press release is being furnished to the
SEC and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for any purpose.
Exhibit 99.1 - Press release,   dated August 23, 2004.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements
    of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this
    report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 24, 2004
KinderCare
            Learning Centers, Inc.
/s/
          DAVID J. JOHNSON
David J. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors