PROFILE |
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Curious kids are welcome at Knowledge Learning (formerly Children's Discovery Centers of America), a subsidiary of Michael Milken's and Larry Ellison's Knowledge Universe. The company provides day-care and educational programs for about 25,000 children at nearly 300 centers in 24 states. About 75 of these centers are employer-sponsored: The company watches over children of employees of such companies and organizations as Merrill Lynch, State Farm Insurance, and the Federal Aviation Adminstration. Knowledge Learning offers programs for children from their infancy to primary school years. The company has grown by buying individual centers and small chains.
COMPETITION |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
1998 Sales (mil.): 110.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 18.3%
Employees: 5,000
Revenue per employee: $22,000.00
KEY PEOPLE |
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Ron Packard
CEO
Mark Fuller
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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4340 Redwood Hwy., Bldg. B
San Rafael, CA 94903
US
Phone: 415-444-1600
Fax: 415-444-1664
Online: Web Site
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