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Recent Transactions by State
- Arizona 1
- California 5
- Colorado 1
- Connecticut 5
- Delaware 1
- Florida 5
- Georgia 7
- Illinois 1
- Indiana 2
- Kentucky 2
- Maryland 1
- Massachusetts 2
- Minnesota 2
- Montessori School 3
- New Hampshire 1
- New Jersey 3
- New York 6
- North Carolina 8
- Ohio 1
- Pennsylvania 3
- South Carolina 5
- Tennessee 1
- Texas 8
- Virginia 5
- Washington 3
- Washington D.C. 1
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Owners who understand how their real estate serves as foundation, fuel, and freedom can get more from it at every stage of the ownership journey.
Get Planning! A Roadmap for Selling Your Childcare Business
Learn how childcare owners can strengthen enrollment, clean up their financials, and position their school for a sale now or 10 years from now.
Why Childcare Business Valuations Matter (and 6 Reasons to Get One)
Knowing your school’s value matters long before a sale, and an ECE-specific valuation can guide growth, investment, and risk planning.
Digital Marketing Strategies for ECE Businesses: 7 Tips
7 digital marketing strategies to help early education businesses improve enrollment, build trust with families, and grow their online presence.
Thinking About Partnering with an ECE Investor? Critical Insights for Multi-Site Owners
Nan Rikard shares how she built Big Blue Marble Academy, what she asked every investor, and what changed after closing.
Growth Investment Secured for Early Education Franchise Platform
HINGE is honored to announce it has brokered a mission-aligned investment partnership for a dynamic early education franchise group.
In the Field, Private Equity is Helping (Not Hurting) Quality Childcare
Private equity in childcare draws criticism, but the loudest voices only tell one side. Kathy Ligon shares what she has seen firsthand across 40 years in the industry.
Longstanding Preschool Business and Real Estate Sold in California
HINGE was pleased to step in and successfully lead the sale of this unique preschool when traditional avenues fell short.
10 Early Education Industry Trends to Know in 2026
Explore 10 ECE industry trends based on insights from HINGE’s State of the Early Education Industry and what these findings mean for business owners.
Making the Right Move: Should I Sell My Childcare Real Estate?
Deciding what to do with your childcare property isn’t straightforward. Learn how ECE real estate is valued, who's buying, and what to weigh before you make a move.
Family-Owned Preschool and Childcare Sold in Texas
HINGE Early Education Advisors is excited to announce the sale of Kid’s World Learning Center, a well-established early education provider in Texas.
Multi-Site Early Education School Sold in Florida
HINGE Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of a thriving multi-site early education business, along with its real estate, in one of the fastest-growing areas of Florida.