Multi-Site Preschool Sold in New England
HINGE Advisors is proud to announce the sale of a well-established multi-site preschool in New England. The portfolio was founded by an experienced early childhood education leader who is committed to nurturing young minds and meeting the demand for high-quality care.
“I worked with another broker in the past, but once I met HINGE, there was no going back,” says the school’s founder.
A Distinct Marketing Approach for Early Education Schools
One of the draws was HINGE’s strategic marketing approach, which is known for helping sellers maximize the value of their schools. This competitive process is rooted in each owner’s individual goals and guided by a comprehensive ECE-specific valuation — performed by HINGE’s industry-leading financial analysts — to uncover the full value of a school and its associated real estate.
“We love discovering what makes each school unique, where their biggest potential lies, and tactfully marketing these opportunities to buyers who are eager to grow in the ECE space,” says HINGE Transaction Advisor Mike Pepper, who successfully led this deal.
The full team supporting this transaction also included Financial Analyst Marnie Rhen, Diligence Manager Carrie Pergerson, Transaction Marketing Director Annie Nicholson, and others.
“It’s not just about how we market schools. It’s about who we market them to,” Mike adds.
Beyond the Usual Early Education Buyers
HINGE maintains a pre-qualified network of 650+ early education buyers and investors, enabling sellers to get in front of mainstream, niche, and emerging organizations most likely to align with their priorities. After a potential list of buyers was identified, Mike sat down with the seller to educate them on what they could expect from each buyer, getting the seller’s approval before outreach began on a confidential basis.
Interest from multiple qualified buyers set the stage for a competitive bidding process. Drawing on extensive experience navigating the complexities of ECE transactions, HINGE managed negotiations on the seller’s behalf, leading to the seller’s selection of a new, well-positioned investor in the early education space.
Committed to Early Education Sellers
“Ultimately, HINGE found the unique partner I was looking for and was instrumental in getting the deal past the finish line,” the founder shares. “But what stood out most is how much HINGE cares. This transition was never just a transaction for me, and they consistently showed that it wasn’t for them either. Their focus was always on my best interests, not on closing a deal or earning a commission.”
If you’re a preschool or childcare owner thinking about selling your school or real estate, it pays to explore your options. Contact HINGE Advisors confidentially to learn more, no strings attached.