Faith-Based Early Education Center Sold in South Carolina

HINGE Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of a high-quality, faith-based early education center in South Carolina.

“Selling wasn’t part of our immediate plan,” the school’s founders shared, “but when personal circumstances required us to step back, we knew we wanted to go about it the right way.”

A Mission-Critical Childcare Sale

Having built the beloved school from the ground up, the founders focused on finding the right provider to carry the program forward. Recognizing the value of a well-connected childcare transaction advisor with extensive experience navigating the inherent complexities of school sales, they engaged HINGE Early Education Advisors to confidentially market the center and spearhead the transaction process.

“Finding a successor who shared our school’s mission was our top priority. HINGE brought us the perfect partner, simplified the transaction process, and provided peace of mind that we never would have had otherwise,” they said.

Buyer Connections That Count

“As a former early education business owner, I know how stressful it can be to sell something you’ve worked so hard to build, especially when you operate in a specific niche,” notes HINGE Transaction Advisor Nan Rikard, who led the sale. “Having the proverbial needle in the haystack that the sellers were looking for right at our fingertips was a big part of how we transformed that anxiety into excitement about the future.”

Before landing on a buyer, the HINGE team ran a discrete, competitive process to explore various avenues aligned with the founders’ values. This process validated the strategic valuation crafted by HINGE Financial Analyst Marnie Rhen and provided the sellers clarity on the successor that was best suited to uphold the precedents they set. 

Once the buyer was selected, HINGE Diligence Manager Melissa Davis managed the due diligence process on the sellers’ behalf, ensuring a smooth sale and a successful close.

“This was a great fit all around,” says Nan. “Our sellers deserve all the best, and it was a privilege for our team to deliver that for them.”

Selling your school may happen sooner than you think. Explore your options proactively and learn how to ensure you’re in the best possible position when the time comes. Contact us confidentially today.