In addition to the regular curriculum, a
variety of enrichment and tutorial programs are offered for preschool
and school-age children, including Hooked on Phonics, a unique reading
enrichment program that teaches early reading skills, and
instructional computer-integrated learning programs .com.

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Media brands include Lamaze Parents, Lamaze para Padres and Baby
Steps magazines, Newborn Channel , and Pregnancy + Parenting on iVillage.com, or call
1-866-349-GROW.

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Parents are encouraged to call 302-731-7050 for more
information.
KinderCare's curriculum meets the intellectual, social, emotional and
physical needs of children.kimberly-clark."
Since its founding, Gymboree's philosophy has been to focus on the whole
child to encourage physical, cognitive and social/emotional skills in a
nurturing and fun environment.
To find out about the new Gymboree Learning Program or to find a location and
register for classes, parents can visit http://www.

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"We care about our consumers and want to invest in their relationships
with their babies," said Mark Cammarota, director of marketing of North
America Baby Care at Kimberly-Clark. The program includes a
written lesson plan and video named, "Best of Care: Bathing + Diapering,"
which will be showcased in childbirth education classrooms. Plus, parents feel comfortable to let their child explore
new activities in a community in which they feel safe."
The new Gymboree Learning Program includes the classes that have been
popular with parents for decades, plus an expanded class offering for toddlers
and pre-school aged children -- classes include Fitness Fun, Global Kids, Yoga
Fun, Art, Music, Baby Signs and Mommy and Baby Fitness.

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KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide provide a positive learning
environment with age-specific learning programs for all ages. (www.
In addition to the new program, HUGGIES(R) is also an anchor sponsor of
iVillage's Newborn Channel TV network, participates regularly in Lamaze
Parents, Lamaze para Padres and Baby Steps magazines, and also utilizes
iVillage Parenting Network's targeted magazine onsert program to sample
diapers and other baby care products .3 billion people
-- nearly a quarter of the world's population -- trust K-C brands and the
solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well being. The program's benefits are that children
become engaged and active learners, and are exposed to important social
interactions and activities such as sharing and exploring with other children
of the same age.

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----Construction is
underway on a new 11,106 square foot KinderCare Learning Center,
located at 100 Paxson Street, Bear. The
Bear KinderCare will be open Monday through Friday, offering extended
hours.com)
in January 2005, creating the largest private early childhood
education and school-age care company in the world.

"HUGGIES(R) understands how
important these types of programs are in helping them build an emotional
connection with expectant and new moms.
It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of iVillage Inc.janieandjack .

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Parents looking for suggestions on how best to prepare their children for
preschool are encouraged to visit one of the 500 Gymboree locations worldwide.

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About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly -Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part
of life for people in more than 150 countries. For a location near you, call 1-866-349-GROW, or visit
http://www.gymboree.

Media Contact:
Sara Black/Michele Nachum
Manning Selvage + Lee
323.

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The architect for the Bear KinderCare project is Children's Design
Group and the general contractor for the build -out is Restaurant
Specialties, Inc. Educators will
also receive 4-color, custom tear sheets to distribute to moms-to-be. Examples include playgroups, parent-child development classes
and play dates.gymboree.

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Kimberly-Clark Expands Relationship With iVillage Parenting Network

Teachers recommend the best method for teaching children of preschool age
the necessary social skills is to expose them to settings where there are
other children.

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Through its year-long sponsorship , the HUGGIES(R) brand
(http://www."
The iVillage Childbirth Education Connection(TM) is slated to launch in
July 2005. 2 share position in more than 80
countries. To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn more about the
company's 132-year history of innovation, visit
http://www .866.black@mslpr.nachum@mslpr.

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Still the leader in early
learning programs for children zero to five , Gymboree (Nasdaq: GYMB) launched
its new Gymboree Learning Program based upon the Gymboree Learning
Continuum -- a developmental grouping in six-month increments through which
children progress as they grow.

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New KinderCare Under Construction in Bear; Area Families Can Look Forward to New Childcare Option

About KinderCare

KinderCare Learning Centers, Inc.com) is a
leading provider of early childhood education and care to children
between the ages of six weeks and 12 years in the United States. (Nasdaq: IVIL), today announced an expanded
relationship with Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) through a charter
sponsorship of the new iVillage Childbirth Education Connection(TM ) program.com ) will provide educational materials as
well as bath and body products to millions of expectant moms in childbirth
classes. "In today's competitive world, parents feel pressured to push
their children to get an early jump-start on academic skills," said family
therapist and parent educator Sheri Glucoft Wong.
"Gymboree programs are one way that kids can feel seen and appreciated for
their own creative expression and also understand what it means to be doing
that in a setting where other kids are doing the same.

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Designed to accommodate 158
children , the Bear KinderCare will be the sixth operating in the state
of Delaware. The new program allows teachers to focus on
the specific developmental milestones for each age group, and provides parents
needed support and guidance related to the development of their children.

About Gymboree Play + Music:
Gymboree Play + Music(R) offers children ages newborn to 5 years the
opportunity to explore, learn, play and have fun in an innovative parent-child
program.

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At that time, the HUGGIES(R) sponsorship will begin on a regional
basis and will be distributed nationally by early 2006.

About iVillage Parenting Network
The iVillage Parenting Network is a leading multi-media company that
generations of parents have come to trust for credible baby and parenting
information.com .

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Based in Portland, Oregon, Knowledge Learning Corporation's
family of schools operates under several names, including Children's
Discovery Centers, Knowledge Beginnings, Magic Years and Children's
World.
"Each level of the program is designed to let kids express themselves and
to explore the full range of their stage of development," said Glucoft Wong.

About The Gymboree Corporation:
The Gymboree Corporation's specialty retail brands offer unique,
high-quality products delivered with personalized customer service. As of
October 1, 2005, The Gymboree Corporation operated a total of 655 stores:
577 Gymboree(R) retail stores (549 in the United States and 28 in Canada),
62 Janie and Jack(R) retail shops and 16 Janeville(R ) stores in the United
States.

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The new center will feature an outdoor Playscape, a natural
extension of the classroom, offering different settings, surfaces,
textures and equipment to stimulate learning and development by
providing a variety of play opportunities. Every day, 1. With
brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend,
Kimberly-Clark holds the No.
The issue , according to 80% of the preschool teachers surveyed, is that
parents need support and guidance when it comes to learning how their children
develop, and are overemphasizing scholastic skills versus social development.
Teachers indicated that parents who support their children's verbal
communications , ability to follow directions and participate in group
activities will help their children get the most out of preschool and will
help cut down on behavioral problems inside the classroom and out . The Gymboree Corporation also operates online stores at
http://www.

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Parenting Writers/Business Editors/Community Editors

BEAR, Del. The
sheet will include an easy-to-read overview of the class discussion, covering
everything from umbilical cord care, to bathing and diapering a newborn to
six-month old.6000
sara.

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The Bear KinderCare will offer a contemporary classroom-style
11,106 square-foot facility. "HUGGIES(R) provides its consumers with
baby care solutions beyond just products, and partnering with the iVillage
Childbirth Education Connection(TM) is another effective way to make a
difference in their lives."
"We are excited about the launch of this new program and remain committed
to providing the best possible information and materials to help childbirth
educators teach their classes," said Gregg Zegras, Senior Vice President and
General Manager of iVillage Parenting Network. 1 or No.

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The center is expected to be open for children ages six
weeks to 12 years in July, 2005 and children can be enrolled soon. KinderCare
merged with Knowledge Learning Corporation (www.huggiesbabynetwork.

Update: National Survey of 350 Preschool Teachers Finds Social Skills Trump Academic Abilities

"This survey demonstrates
that parents can have a more important influence on their young children's
eventual school success by supporting basic social and character development
and by providing them with opportunities to play and learn in cooperation with
others."

Gymboree: A Solution for Socialization, Parental Support
For 30 years, parents have trusted Gymboree Play + Music -- the pioneer of
the parent-child play program industry -- to provide a warm community where
they can encourage their child's development.
"Children need to know two things to feel good about themselves and to get
along in the world: that they are unique and special, and that they are just
like everybody else. Our classes were developed by early childhood experts and include an
array of early learning choices that encompass physical, cognitive and social
skill development.

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com.
The teachers surveyed also said that societal pressures have undoubtedly
influenced parents' thinking and behavior as it relates to the development of
their children. Gymboree is the pioneer and worldwide leader of
interactive parent-child early learning programs and has more than 500 sites
in 23 countries.

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The combined company comprises 1,900 early childhood education
community centers, 656 before-and-after school programs and 123
employer-sponsored centers in 39 states and the District of Columbia,
serving more than 200,000 children and employing approximately 41,000
people . NEW YORK, iVillage Parenting Network, a
division of iVillage Inc. The materials will provide moms-to-be correct procedures for bathing
and diapering infants through iVillage's network of more than 15,000
childbirth educators. (Nasdaq: IVIL).com.

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In fact, parents who focus too much on
academic and technical skills like number and letter recognition in
preschool-aged children may inadvertently be overlooking the fundamental
building blocks toddlers need to get along with others and do well in school,
according to a national survey of 350 preschool teachers conducted by Horizon
Research Corporation.
"Gymboree is not about pushing kids to be exceptional or advanced, it's
about helping kids get the most out of where they are," said Glucoft Wong.

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KinderCare and its subsidiary , Mulberry Child Care and Preschool,
operate a total of 1,227 early childhood education and care centers
serving approximately 118,000 children and their families.

Character Development - Not Reciting ABCs - Is Key to
Toddlers' Success in Preschool

SAN FRANCISCO, Learning numbers and ABCs
are not the most important lessons young children should master before heading
off to preschool, a new report finds.com
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