15-site Learn and Play® Montessori School Sold in California
The team at HINGE is thrilled to announce the sale of Learn And Play® Montessori School, a top provider of early childhood education with 15 locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Husband and wife team Harpreet Grewal and Kiran Grewal founded Learn And Play Montessori in 2008 and have grown the organization significantly to educate more children with its unique blend of Montessori and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning. The sale of Learn And Play Montessori to Busy Bees North America will enable the school to continue its expansion throughout the state and marks Busy Bees’ entry into California.
“Building Learn And Play Montessori into a beloved early education leader has been such a rewarding adventure, and we’re not done yet,” says Harpreet Grewal. “Over the past 17 years, Kiran and I have cherished every opportunity to bring high-quality, child-centered learning to families throughout the Bay Area. Thanks to HINGE Advisors, Learn And Play will be able to keep growing and serve even more families with educational programs designed for the 21st century.”
Learn And Play Montessori was brought to market confidentially by HINGE under the leadership of Founder & CEO Kathy Ligon and Transaction Advisor Mike Pepper. With interest from several national, international, and private equity buyers, the transaction team ran a competitive process that allowed the Grewals to strategically evaluate all potential avenues for the sale. The co-founders ultimately selected Busy Bees given their shared vision for the future of Learn And Play.
“This deal is a huge win for everyone,” says Pepper. “It was a privilege to help Harpreet and Kiran find a like-minded successor who will carry their remarkable legacy forward. It was also a great honor to lead such a meaningful transaction for the early education market in California. Learn And Play’s continued expansion as part of Busy Bees will ultimately deliver more outstanding care and education to children and families.”
The sale of Learn And Play was facilitated by HINGE’s experienced team of early education business and real estate experts, including Ligon, Pepper, Diligence Managers Carrie Pergerson and Melissa Davis, and Financial Analyst Rusty Bailey.
“We’re very excited about the future,” adds Grewal. “The best is yet to come.”
If you’re interested in extending your early education legacy by finding the perfect buyer to continue your great work, get in touch with the HINGE Advisors team today at info@hingeadvisors.com.