KinderCare's curriculum meets the intellectual, social, emotional and
physical needs of children. (www.pa.; and the Wall Street Journal., where she was
responsible for producing a wide range of online content including
Hispanic parenting, cooking and wedding sites.

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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 .

About KinderCare

KinderCare Learning Centers, Inc.

Wal-Mart Strengthens Hispanic Heritage Month Educational Offerings

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More information about Wal-Mart can be found by
visiting http://www.

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The new tools, offered exclusively online, will provide teachers online lesson
plans to assist them in talking to their students about Hispanic Heritage
Month .

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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. We are proud to bring these educational
materials to teachers and parents to help share the vibrant diversity of the
Hispanic culture.com .

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For more information on "Agriculture is a BIG Word," visit
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

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The curriculum, songs and words can be
downloaded for free.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15,
2005, Wal-Mart will again provide educational materials including a specially-
created educators' tool kit designed to teach children and teens more about
Hispanic history and culture.
The new website is part of Wal -Mart's ongoing "Latin Roots, American
Dreams" initiative which is intended to build awareness, interest and pride in
Hispanic traditions and culture. Downie, the supervisor of curriculum and instruction and the
federal program coordinator for the Punxsutawney Area School District,
where she coordinates all kindergarten through twelfth grade
curriculums.

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SAMMAMISH, Wash. She also served in writing/editor
roles at the Reno Gazette Journal in Reno, Nevada; the San Juan Star
in San Juan, Puerto Rico; the Orange County Register in Santa Ana,
Calif.

Wal-Mart will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month through a variety of
additional programs including the distribution at select stores of children's
educational materials and Hispanic Heritage calendars, and a special edition
of Viviendo magazine, Wal-Mart's own quarterly Hispanic publication.

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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.com)
in January 2005, creating the largest private early childhood
education and school-age care company in the world.
"At Wal-Mart, we believe that our strong commitment to diversity is
fundamental to our success," said Esther Silver Parker, vice president
diversity relations for Wal-Mart Stores , Inc."
Five separate modules have been developed to provide educational
activities for grades K-12. These programs combine
information and inspiration, as well as practical and useful resources to
empower individuals and families to explore their history, preserve their
heritage as well as broaden their knowledge and understanding of others.

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Retailer Launches New Web-Based Educators' Tool Kit

Children's Educational Materials, Hispanic Heritage Calendars, and Special
Edition of Viviendo Magazine Also Available Again This Year

BENTONVILLE, Ark .

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, A brand new curriculum that uses
music to teach young children about the importance of Pennsylvania 's number
one industry is now available through the state Department of Agriculture.
To request a copy of the CD, contact Agricultural Education Coordinator
Dr.walmartstores.

Downie holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and
early childhood education and a masters of education degree, both from
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate of education in
administration and leadership studies from Indiana University of
Pennsylvania.

* Denise Bates Enos, is a writer specializing in educational and
lifestyle topics.

In addition to writing for an array of national publications , Enos
creates educational materials for Harcourt Publishers, Inc.

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The "Agriculture is a BIG Word" CD, which includes six lesson plans
aligned to state academic standards and 13 easy -to-learn songs about milk,
farming, planting a garden and barnyard animals is being offered by the agency
for free.

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The Sammamish KinderCare will offer a contemporary classroom-style
9,300-square -foot facility. "We also believe that valuing
differences extends beyond our stores and workplace to our relationships with
the people and communities we serve.com . She
is a former content editor for Yupi Internet Inc.
Her duties for Harcourt include writing and editing teaching guides,
classroom materials, assessments, and audio-visual and website
materials for Pre-kindergarteners to students in twelfth grade.

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HARRISBURG, Pa. Teachers and parents can access the resource kit from the
http://www. The tools are designed to teach children and
teens more about Hispanic history and culture, as well as give students a
better understanding of the Spanish language.walmartfacts.

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

Designed to accommodate 139 children, the Sammamish KinderCare will be
the 60th operating in the state of Washington. 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 module includes discussion
notes, worksheets and activities built around a common theme. Padilla is a writer and researcher.

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Although the target audience for the album and accompanying curriculum is
preschool through 3rd grade, children of all ages will enjoy the songs,
including the old favorite, "B-I-N-G-O.

Padilla previously was an editorial writer at the Orlando Sentinel,
Orlando, Florida and helped launch and was the founding editor of the
Sentinel's award-winning Spanish-language weekly, El Sentinel and its
companion website, elsentinel.

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underway on a new 9,300-square -foot KinderCare Learning Center,
located at Northeast 4th Street and 228th Avenue Northeast, Sammamish .
KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide provide a positive learning
environment with age-specific learning programs for all ages.
Children can learn about agriculture through hands-on projects that teach
how grocers get their food, what types of animals are found on a farm and how
to plant and grow vegetables.state.,
publishers of educational materials for teachers and classroom use.
Throughout the year, Wal-Mart recognizes several multicultural events,
including Hispanic Heritage Month, in our stores. Online merchandise sales are available
at http://www.walmart.

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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. KinderCare
merged with Knowledge Learning Corporation (www.us.com home page.

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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.marketplaceforthemind. Also included
are downloadable support materials and supplemental ideas to enrich these
classroom activities.com .

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The new tools were developed in response to
teacher requests for educational materials Wal-Mart distributed in its stores.

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The Sammamish KinderCare will be open
Monday through Friday, offering extended hours.
The architect for the Sammamish KinderCare project is Children's
Design Group and the general contractor for the build-out is Arcon
Builders , LLC.knowledgelearning. MeeCee Baker at 717-705-9512 or c-mebaker@state.

CONTACT: Ann Beth Kier
(717) 787-5085

, Did you know why
September 15 was chosen as the start date of Hispanic Heritage Month? The
answer and dozens more fun facts about Hispanic history and culture are
included in a new set of educators' tools available online from Wal-Mart
starting September 15. The
company's securities are listed on the New York and Pacific stock exchanges
under the symbol WMT.

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The website development team includes:

* Karen S.

* Angie Torres Moure, website writer/translator, specializes in
bi-lingual and translation projects and web-content development.
Internationally, the company operates in Argentina, Brazil , Canada, China,
Germany, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea and the United Kingdom.

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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.
"Using innovative teaching methods like this helps students understand what
farmers and people in the industry do for a living.us and click on Agricultural
Education , then Hands-On Activities.

* Maria T. (NYSE: WMT) operates Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters ,
Neighborhood Markets and SAM'S CLUB locations in the United States.

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Free Web CD Course Available to Help Students Learn About Pennsylvania Agriculture

"Agricultural lesson plans accompanied by songs are a positive extension
of traditional classroom learning," Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said.

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