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Recent Transactions by State
HINGE Advisors and EY-Parthenon Reveal 2025 State of the Early Education Industry
To help early education leaders navigate today’s ever-changing childcare landscape, industry experts Kathy Ligon and Phil Vaccaro have teamed up to reveal what’s new in the industry in their latest annual update.
Kathy Ligon Authors 38th Annual Status Report on For-Profit Child Care
For the seventh consecutive year, HINGE Founder & CEO Kathy Ligon has authored the annual Status Report on For-Profit Child Care!
Leading Early Education Center Sold in Miami
HINGE is thrilled to announce the successful sale of Baby Stars™, an early education provider in Miami, Florida.
15-site Learn and Play® Montessori School Sold in California
HINGE is thrilled to announce the sale of Learn And Play® Montessori School, a 15-site early education provider in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Aligning Sound Systems Ahead of Your School's Sale
When it comes time to sell your early education business, it’s important to present an operation that is not only successful but also meticulously organized and transparent.
Smith Early Care and Education Sold in Texas
The HINGE team is excited to announce the successful sale of Smith Early Care and Education to a regional buyer in Texas.
Investment Partner Secured for The Pillars Christian Learning Centers
The team at HINGE Advisors were thrilled to aid The Pillars Christian Learning Centers in their mission to find a strategic growth partner to accelerate the expansion of their early education brand.
Additional Revenue Sources Every Early Education Owner Should Consider
In early education, revenue heavily relies on healthy tuition rates, full occupancy, and limited discounts. Beyond these primary sources, there are additional revenue streams that can supplement income and significantly strengthen your financial health.
Maximize Your SHIFT Conference Experience: What to Know Before You Go
As the SHIFT Childcare Leaders Conference approaches, excitement is building for an incredible few days of learning, networking, and growth.
Newly Opened Child Care Sold in Georgia
HINGE Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of Thomasville Child Care Center in southern Georgia. This sale was led by Transaction Advisor Nan Rikard.
How to Increase Revenue For Your Early Education Center Without Raising Tuition Rates
If you’ve calculated your cost of care tuition rate but are still struggling to meet financial obligations, it might be time to explore alternative strategies.
Two Nationally Accredited Early Learning Centers Sold in Richmond
HINGE is proud to announce the successful sale of Clover Hill Children’s Center in Midlothian, Virginia and Chester Child Development Center in Chester, Virginia. This sale was led by Transaction Advisor Rich Hubschman.