Kathy Ligon Authors 39th Annual Status Report on For-Profit Child Care
For the eighth consecutive year, HINGE Founder & CEO Kathy Ligon has authored Exchange’s annual Status Report on For-Profit Child Care, a highly anticipated benchmark for early education leaders across North America.
In this year’s report, Kathy draws on insights from top early education CEOs to examine the trends, pressures, and opportunities shaping the industry in 2026 and beyond.
The feature also highlights North America’s Top 50 Largest For-Profit Child Care Organizations. Congratulations to our friends and clients who earned a well-deserved spot on this prestigious list!
Here’s a sneak peek of this year’s article:
As the early childhood education industry enters 2026, providers throughout the United States are facing distinct realities. Variations in local market conditions, state-level initiatives, and the size and structure of individual programs translate to different experiences for different providers. The early education landscape has never been one-size-fits-all, enabling operators to tailor their programs and seize unique opportunities in their communities. However, insight from many of North America’s 50 largest for-profit child care organizations offers perspective on key trends impacting the overall state of private early education today.
Curious about what other leaders are seeing and how it could impact your strategy this year? Access the full article here: https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/81543/