Two diverse teachers smiling together, reinforcing Kina’s mission to **reward families and retain top teachers
Two diverse teachers smiling together, reinforcing Kina’s mission to **reward families and retain top teachers
Two diverse teachers smiling together, reinforcing Kina’s mission to **reward families and retain top teachers

Reward families.
Retain top teachers.

Reward families.
Retain top teachers.

Reward families.
Retain top teachers.

Join the movement to uplift, attract and retain great educators.

Join the movement to uplift, attract and retain great educators.

Join the movement to uplift, attract and retain great educators.

Now live in over 25 cities across California

Now live in over 25 cities across California

Teacher Merry

Oct 15, 2025

Teacher Merry

Oct 15, 2025

Teacher Merry

Oct 15, 2025

The heart of every school

The heart of every school

The heart of every school

Behind every great school are great teachers

Teachers are the #1 driver of parent satisfaction and student success. When they feel valued, families stay and schools thrive.

The problem we solve

The problem we solve

The problem we solve

The teacher
retention crisis

When great teachers leave, it costs more than money. Schools face $18,000+ in replacement costs, and the disruption can impact classroom continuity.

Teachers aren’t staying

In early childhood education, the average teacher stays only 2 years.

Teachers aren’t staying

In early childhood education, the average teacher stays only 2 years.

Teachers aren’t staying

In early childhood education, the average teacher stays only 2 years.

Why teachers leave

33% of teachers considered leaving due to low pay and lack of appreciation.

Why teachers leave

33% of teachers considered leaving due to low pay and lack of appreciation.

Why teachers leave

33% of teachers considered leaving due to low pay and lack of appreciation.

Turnover is costly

Replacement costs exceed $18,000, not including the broader impact.

Turnover is costly

Replacement costs exceed $18,000, not including the broader impact.

Turnover is costly

Replacement costs exceed $18,000, not including the broader impact.

The Kina program

The Kina program

The Kina program

Turning family spending
into true appreciation

Earn

Parents earn rewards on tuition and parenting expenses

Share

Parents can share points with teachers or buy extra points for special occasions

Enjoy

Teachers redeem rewards for what matters most to them, driving better retention

Rewards for what teachers actually want

The math that works

The math that works

The math that works

Small gestures add up to big impact

The average family can earn $500+ in rewards annually with Kina. When 10 families each share just $15/month of their rewards, that’s $1,800 a year to support their teacher who makes a difference.

When teachers redeem points towards their student loan payments, Kina automatically matches an additional 25%, multiplying the impact.

It is equivalent to a 6% boost in take-home pay, at no cost to your school.

Why schools love Kina

Why schools love Kina

Why schools love Kina

Zero cost.
Maximum impact.

Parents

  • Get rewarded for expenses

  • Get rewarded for expenses

  • Get rewarded for expenses

  • Give joy. Support teachers.

  • Give joy. Support teachers.

  • Give joy. Support teachers.

  • Strengthen school community

  • Strengthen school community

  • Strengthen school community

Teachers

  • Recognition and appreciation

  • Recognition and appreciation

  • Recognition and appreciation

  • Meaningful financial support

  • Meaningful financial support

  • Meaningful financial support

  • Sense of belonging and value

  • Sense of belonging and value

  • Sense of belonging and value

Schools

  • Powerful differentiator

  • Powerful differentiator

  • Powerful differentiator

  • Higher teacher retention

  • Higher teacher retention

  • Higher teacher retention

  • Stronger community

  • Stronger community

  • Stronger community

Parents are thrilled to earn rewards, and we love that they can share them with teachers. It’s such a beautiful idea!

Jenny Mitchell • Owner • Maple Tree Montessori

Smiling female teacher in glasses with arms crossed in a bright, colorful classroom

As a new mom, I had no idea preschool costs so much, Kina makes tuition feel manageable and a lot less stressful.

Sabrina, Mom of One, Early Explorers

As a new mom, I had no idea preschool costs so much, Kina makes tuition feel manageable and a lot less stressful.

Sabrina, Mom of One, Early Explorers

Parents are thrilled to earn rewards, and we love that they can share them with teachers. It’s such a beautiful idea!

Jenny Mitchell • Owner • Maple Tree Montessori

Smiling female teacher in glasses with arms crossed in a bright, colorful classroom

As a new mom, I had no idea preschool costs so much, Kina makes tuition feel manageable and a lot less stressful.

Sabrina, Mom of One, Early Explorers

As a new mom, I had no idea preschool costs so much, Kina makes tuition feel manageable and a lot less stressful.

Sabrina, Mom of One, Early Explorers

Parents are thrilled to earn rewards, and we love that they can share them with teachers. It’s such a beautiful idea!

Jenny Mitchell • Owner • Maple Tree Montessori

Smiling female teacher in glasses with arms crossed in a bright, colorful classroom

FAQ

Your questions. Answered.

When parents share Kina points with their teachers, is it taxable?

No. When a parent shares Kina points with a teacher, those points are treated as a non-cash gift or future discount, not as income. Under IRS rules non-cash promotional points are not taxable.


For example, United MileagePlus allows members to transfer or pool miles to family or friends. Those transfers are not taxable, either to the sender or the recipient, because airline miles are not cash or property.

Where is Kina today?

Kina is now available in 25 cities across California, and expanding to new communities every month:


Pasadena, Marina del Rey, Glendale, Burbank, Long Beach, Torrance, Alhambra, Culver City, Irvine, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Venice, Santa Monica, Anaheim, Playa Vista, Mar Vista, Redondo Beach, San Mateo, Daly City, Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Concord, and Redwood City.

Is Kina easy to setup?

Absolutely, getting started with Kina takes just a few steps:


1. Sign Up: Create your Kina school account and we will invite your teachers to create their profiles.
2. Communicate: Introduce us to room parents and announce the Kina program via your school newsletters.
3. Impact Starts: Families complete a quick, 5-minute signup and can start sharing on day one.

FAQ

Your questions. Answered.

When parents share Kina points with their teachers, is it taxable?

No. When a parent shares Kina points with a teacher, those points are treated as a non-cash gift or future discount, not as income. Under IRS rules non-cash promotional points are not taxable.


For example, United MileagePlus allows members to transfer or pool miles to family or friends. Those transfers are not taxable, either to the sender or the recipient, because airline miles are not cash or property.

Where is Kina today?

Kina is now available in 25 cities across California, and expanding to new communities every month:


Pasadena, Marina del Rey, Glendale, Burbank, Long Beach, Torrance, Alhambra, Culver City, Irvine, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Venice, Santa Monica, Anaheim, Playa Vista, Mar Vista, Redondo Beach, San Mateo, Daly City, Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Concord, and Redwood City.

Is Kina easy to setup?

Absolutely, getting started with Kina takes just a few steps:


1. Sign Up: Create your Kina school account and we will invite your teachers to create their profiles.
2. Communicate: Introduce us to room parents and announce the Kina program via your school newsletters.
3. Impact Starts: Families complete a quick, 5-minute signup and can start sharing on day one.

FAQ

Your questions. Answered.

When parents share Kina points with their teachers, is it taxable?

No. When a parent shares Kina points with a teacher, those points are treated as a non-cash gift or future discount, not as income. Under IRS rules non-cash promotional points are not taxable.


For example, United MileagePlus allows members to transfer or pool miles to family or friends. Those transfers are not taxable, either to the sender or the recipient, because airline miles are not cash or property.

Where is Kina today?

Kina is now available in 25 cities across California, and expanding to new communities every month:


Pasadena, Marina del Rey, Glendale, Burbank, Long Beach, Torrance, Alhambra, Culver City, Irvine, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Venice, Santa Monica, Anaheim, Playa Vista, Mar Vista, Redondo Beach, San Mateo, Daly City, Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Concord, and Redwood City.

Is Kina easy to setup?

Absolutely, getting started with Kina takes just a few steps:


1. Sign Up: Create your Kina school account and we will invite your teachers to create their profiles.
2. Communicate: Introduce us to room parents and announce the Kina program via your school newsletters.
3. Impact Starts: Families complete a quick, 5-minute signup and can start sharing on day one.

Tuition Flex

Enjoy 95% auto-pay enrollment

About 20% of parents skip auto-pay because they may not have the full amount at once. With Kina’s Tuition Flex, parents can split payments 50/50, while schools still get paid in full upfront.

Woman smiling and relaxing in a bright classroom setting, showing the benefit of **less financial stress

Tuition Flex

Enjoy 95% auto-pay enrollment

About 20% of parents skip auto-pay because they may not have the full amount at once. With Kina’s Tuition Flex, parents can split payments 50/50, while schools still get paid in full upfront.

Woman smiling and relaxing in a bright classroom setting, showing the benefit of **less financial stress

Tuition Flex

Enjoy 95% auto-pay enrollment

About 20% of parents skip auto-pay because they may not have the full amount at once. With Kina’s Tuition Flex, parents can split payments 50/50, while schools still get paid in full upfront.

Woman smiling and relaxing in a bright classroom setting, showing the benefit of **less financial stress