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Recent Transactions by State
- Arizona 1
- California 4
- Colorado 1
- Connecticut 5
- Delaware 1
- Florida 3
- Georgia 7
- Illinois 1
- Indiana 2
- Kentucky 2
- Maryland 1
- Massachusetts 2
- Minnesota 1
- New Hampshire 1
- New Jersey 3
- New York 5
- North Carolina 8
- Ohio 1
- Pennsylvania 3
- Sell-Smart 3
- South Carolina 4
- Tennessee 1
- Texas 7
- Virginia 5
- Washington 3
- Washington D.C. 1
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.
How Much Can I Sell My ECE Business For?
Determining how much you can sell your school for hinges on understanding your true market value as well as your approach to selling.
Why Pay a Fee When You Can Sell for Free?
Thinking of selling your childcare business? Learn why working with HINGE Advisors helps you earn more, stay protected, and sell smarter.
Demystifying the Childcare Buyer Landscape – Key Insights for ECE Owners
If you’re considering selling your school, there’s a whole universe of serious, vetted childcare buyers out there.
One Big Beautiful Bill & Other Policies Impacting ECE
Radha Mohan, Executive Director of the Early Care and Education Consortium, sat down with our HINGE community for an engaging Q&A session.
How to Sell Your Early Education Business: 5 Approaches to Know
Explore five ways to sell a childcare business or ECE school. Learn how each option works, what to consider, and how to attract qualified buyers.
What is a Gross Lease vs a Net Lease?
Understand the difference between gross and net leases and how each impacts rental costs, expenses, and profitability for ECE business owners.
How to Grow Your Childcare Business: 3 Growth Options for ECE Owners
Learn how you can confidently grow your childcare business with options including organic growth, acquisitions, and new builds.
How to Sell a Childcare Business and Real Estate: Top Tips for ECE Owners
Learn how to sell your early childhood education center's business & real estate with 5 expert tips from HINGE Advisors - plus how to get a free valuation.
Selling Your Early Education Business and Real Estate — A Timeline
Preparing your early education business and real estate for sale well in advance of listing can greatly streamline your process.
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.
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.