2026 State of the Early Education Industry

Educational Webinars
Written By Cooper Shaw

Early education has always been a dynamic industry, but the rate of change for today’s providers is unprecedented. From shifting enrollment patterns and staffing pressures to evolving regulations, rising costs, and a dynamic M&A landscape, owners and operators are navigating no shortage of challenges — all while staying focused on what matters most: caring for and educating young children.

In this highly anticipated annual webinar, industry experts Kathy Ligon, Founder and CEO of HINGE Early Education Advisors, along with Phil Vaccaro and Malavika Dhawan, Principals at EY-Parthenon, provide a clear, data-driven look at the early education industry in 2026 and what today’s landscape means for providers across the U.S.

 
 

Stay current on childcare industry resources and insights from the nation's leading early education business, real estate, and transaction experts.

Cooper Shaw
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