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Valuable Insights for Early Education Owners

HINGE Early Education Advisors, renowned as the nation’s leading expert in the childcare business, is set to host its highly anticipated VALUE Workshops in 2026. These workshops will provide early childhood education owners with crucial insights on how to assess the true worth of their schools, thereby facilitating informed and strategic decisions for sustainable growth and future exits.

Empowering Education Owners

As preschool and childcare owners across various states contemplate their institutions' futures, it’s imperative to understand the factors influencing the value of their business. Kathy Ligon, Founder and CEO of HINGE Advisors, emphasized the critical role valuations play in shaping long-term strategies. “Valuations are one of the most powerful yet underutilized business tools for multi-site and large single-site early education owners. Understanding how to leverage your value is crucial for maximizing long-term gains,” she remarked.

Launched with the objective of educating and informing, HINGE’s VALUE Workshops have garnered attention for their tailored approach. Participants can expect:

• - Customized Valuation: Attendees will receive personalized business and real estate valuations, crafted using established methodologies recognized within the early education sector.
• - Expert Coaching: One-on-one coaching sessions will provide actionable strategies aimed at enhancing business value.
• - In-depth Learning: A full day packed with expert-led content focused on grasping, enhancing, and realizing a school’s market value. This includes insights on growth partnerships, selling strategies, and tax implications that owners may encounter.

Upcoming Workshop Dates and Locations

• - April 9-10, 2026 — Grand Bohemian Lodge, Greenville, South Carolina
• - September 17-18, 2026 — Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, California

The significance of these workshops is reflected in testimonials from previous attendees. Gus and Kristin LaFontaine, owners of The Nature Schools, noted, “The VALUE Workshop provided applicable content and practical guidance, giving us immediate tools to enhance our business.”

A Personalized Approach to Business Growth

Given the individualized nature of the workshops, there are a limited number of spots available, encouraging interested owners to sign up for the interest list promptly. HINGE Advisors is dedicated exclusively to supporting early childhood education owners, offering services that span valuation, merger and acquisition assistance, growth strategy development, and real estate counseling.

Racheal Flanagan, owner of The Joyful Jungle Christian Learning Center, echoed the impactful nature of the VALUE Workshop, stating, “The workshop was incredibly affirming, helping me recognize that I’m building not just a successful business, but a lasting legacy. I now feel empowered to make strategic decisions that resonate with my vision for the future.”

Kathy Ligon added, “Every early education owner will eventually transition out of their business. Understanding how to build and protect a school's value provides an opportunity for intentional and meaningful planning for that future.”

Conclusion

These VALUE Workshops signify an invaluable resource for early education owners seeking clarity on their business’s worth and actionable strategies to enhance their operations. As education continues to evolve, tools like HINGE’s workshops will be essential for adapting to market demands and planning for a sustainable and profitable future.

For more information or to reserve a spot in the upcoming VALUE Workshops, visit HINGE Advisors.