How aleading daycare chain in North America drove up employee engagement, replaced 4tools, saved $40K annually, and delivered mobile-first engaging learning toover 3000+ employees.

The Challenge: Scaling Learning and Engagement for a Frontline Workforce

Kids & Company is one of North America’s leading childcare providers, with 180+ centres and a deeply values-driven culture. Their goal: deliver reliable, flexible, high-quality care—and ensure staff are empowered to do the same through learning.

Previously, they used a traditional desktop-based LMS that required a separate mobile experience and couldn’t support the needs of on-the-go educators. As their team grew across Canada and the U.S., the platform created friction rather than scale:

• No unified mobile experience for staff without desktops
• Disorganized course structure with rigid categories
• Multiple disconnected tools for training, events, and announcements
• Manual quiz creation that slowed down delivery

“Our Kids & Co Core Values are kind, innovative, diverse, courageous, and optimistic. We needed a platform that reflects that — and works for how we actually operate.” — Tara James, VP of HR

“Switching to Disco was one of the smartest operational decisions we’ve made. We replaced four tools, saved thousands annually, and delivered a modern, AI-powered learning experience to 3,000+ staff—without increasing headcount. It’s transformed how we train, engage, and scale. Our employees love how easy it is to use—especially on mobile.” — Victoria Sopik, CEO, Kids & Company

Impact at a Glance

• 85% course completion rate (~25% increase)
• 90+ hours saved annually with AI-generated quizzes 
• $40K saved annually by replacing four legacy tools
• Increased staff engagement by 81% across announcements, forums, and events

85% Completion with Mobile-First Learning

Disco transformed how frontline staff engage with learning—making it accessible, relevant, and easy to complete anytime, anywhere.

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“Our staff don’t have computers in classrooms... doing it on the go (on mobile) was a game changer.” — Tara James, VP of HR

90+ Hours Reclaimed with AI-Generated Quizzes

Manual quiz creation used to eat up hours every week. With Disco’s AI-powered quiz generator, Kids & Company saved nearly two full work weeks—freeing up time to focus on building better training, faster.

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“The AI quizzes are a game changer. I’d still be building them if we didn’t have Disco.” — Melody Klassen, Training & Development Manager

$25K–$40K Saved by Replacing 4 Tools

By consolidating their LMS, events, announcements, and content hosting into one platform, Kids & Company reduced software spend and operational overhead.

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“You listen, you improve—and we’re not charged every time something gets better. That’s rare.” — Tara James, VP of HR

Personalized Learning. Streamlined Experience.

Disco helped Kids & Company simplify their stack and personalize training across every role and region.

• Role-based learning paths by age group, job type, and province
• Announcements, events, and policies all in one place
• Custom forums and director channels by location and job title
• Built-in reminders and polls to keep teams engaged

“I get a lot of direct messages… staff say, ‘I really loved this course’ or ‘this learning pathway really helped me.’ That never happened before.” — Melody Klassen, Training & Development Manager

Seamless Deployment Across 180+ Centers

Disco was rolled out across 180+ childcare centers, reaching 3,000+ employees in Canada and the U.S. within months.

“This has been one of the smoothest transitions we’ve ever had. Everyone who logs into Disco is happy with what they see.” — Tara James, VP of HR

A True Partner, Not Just a Platform

Disco’s customer support, product innovation, and continuous improvement were standout differentiators during the rollout—and continue to be.

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Looking Ahead

Kids & Company is just getting started. With Disco, they’re not just improving how employees train today—they’re building a scalable, AI-powered learning ecosystem to grow with their values, their people, and their mission.