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Recent Transactions by State
- Arizona 1
- California 4
- Colorado 1
- Connecticut 5
- Delaware 1
- Florida 4
- Georgia 7
- Illinois 1
- Indiana 2
- Kentucky 2
- Maryland 1
- Massachusetts 2
- Minnesota 1
- Montessori School 3
- New Hampshire 1
- New Jersey 3
- New York 5
- North Carolina 8
- Ohio 1
- Pennsylvania 3
- South Carolina 4
- Tennessee 1
- Texas 7
- Virginia 5
- Washington 3
- Washington D.C. 1
How to Sell a Multi-Location ECE Business: 5 Key Areas to Prepare
Selling a multi-site early childhood education business is complex. View 5 key areas ECE owners should prepare and learn how HINGE can help.
How Selling Your Childcare Business Really Works
Learn about the process and what to expect at every stage of an early education transaction in HINGE’s latest educational webinar.
Early Education Facility Sold in Southeastern U.S.
HINGE Advisors is honored to announce the sale of a remarkable preschool center in a rapidly growing metropolitan area in the Southeastern U.S.
What Every Child Care Owner Needs to Know About Succession Planning
Discover why exit planning matters for ECE owners at every stage of business in HINGE’s latest Exchange Owner’s Circle article.
HINGE to Present Strategic Growth & Exit Planning Insights at AELL Conference
Many ECE owners are seeking strategies to strengthen financial performance and pursue new opportunities.
ECE Valuations: What’s My School Worth?
Knowing what your school is truly worth is the foundation for smarter business decisions — whether you’re selling, planning for your exit, or managing your organization’s financial health.
Exit Planning for Multi-Site ECE Businesses
Exit planning for multi-site childcare businesses starts years before a sale. Focus on these four areas to improve valuation and attract qualified buyers.
Kathy Ligon Authors 39th Annual Status Report on For-Profit Child Care
For the eighth consecutive year, HINGE Founder & CEO Kathy Ligon has authored the annual Status Report on For-Profit Child Care.
Inside the Seller’s Market: What Every ECE Owner Needs to Know
Even if you’re not exiting yet, key intel can help you maximize one of the biggest opportunities of your career.
Early Education School Group Sold in South Florida
HINGE Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of an early education school portfolio in South Florida.
Don’t Just Track Enrollment, Optimize Occupancy
Learn how actively managing your school’s occupancy can reveal opportunities for growth in HINGE’s latest Exchange Owner’s Circle column.
2026 State of the Early Education Industry
Get a clear, data-driven look at the early education industry with expert insights from HINGE Advisors and EY-Parthenon.