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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.
Gross Lease vs Net Lease: Key Differences for ECE Owners
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.
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.
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.