HINGE Early Education Advisors Launches Value Workshops for Childcare Owners

As early childhood education owners across the United States seek to enhance their business strategies, HINGE Early Education Advisors has announced two upcoming VALUE Workshops designed specifically for preschool and childcare owners. Scheduled for April 9-10, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina, and September 17-18, 2026, in Newport Beach, California, these sessions aim to help participants understand the true value of their schools and explore avenues for profitable growth and exit strategies.

Kathy Ligon, Founder and CEO of HINGE Advisors, emphasizes the significance of business valuations in the early education sector. “Valuations are one of the most powerful yet underutilized business tools for multi-site and large single-site early education owners,” she states. Understanding how to leverage a school’s value is crucial for owners contemplating a sale, aiming for long-term growth, or simply looking to improve their operations.

Each VALUE Workshop will provide attendees with a custom business and real estate valuation using the early education industry’s most trusted methodologies. Participants can expect one-on-one coaching tailored to their specific needs, alongside a full day packed with insights on understanding and maximizing their school’s worth. Topics will include the intricacies of valuations, the selling process, growth partnerships, and tax strategies.

Feedback from previous attendees underscores the workshop’s effectiveness. Gus and Kristin LaFontaine, owners of The Nature Schools, describe their experience: “The VALUE Workshop delivered exactly what we’ve come to enjoy from the HINGE team: applicable content, practical guidance, and real tools we could put to use right away.”

Seats for these workshops are limited due to their individualized nature, prompting potential participants to join the interest list to secure their spot before availability runs out.

HINGE Advisors specializes exclusively in serving early childhood education owners, offering valuation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, growth strategy, and real estate expertise. The firm is recognized for its education-first approach, empowering owners to make informed decisions that align with their personal goals and aspirations.

Racheal Flanagan, owner of The Joyful Jungle Christian Learning Center, shared her enthusiasm for the workshop, stating, “Participating in HINGE’s VALUE Workshop was beyond expectations and incredibly affirming. The workshop helped me see that I’m not just building a successful business, but a lasting legacy for the families I serve and my own.”

Ligon further highlights the importance of having a clear understanding of one’s business value. “Every early education owner will exit their business one day. Knowing how to build and protect a school’s value ahead of that transition gives owners the opportunity to be more intentional and shape what the future holds.”

For additional information about the VALUE Workshops, interested parties can visit hingeadvisors.com/value-workshop.

HINGE Early Education Advisors is recognized as a leading expert in the growth and sale of childcare businesses. The team consists of former childcare business owners, financial experts, and commercial and real estate brokers, collectively boasting more than 300 years of experience in the industry. HINGE has facilitated more school transactions than any other advisory firm in the nation, helping childcare owners maximize the value of their businesses and real estate assets. More details are available at hingeadvisors.com.