Child Care Services

If you own a child care business and have thought about an exit, buyers are active — and they're paying close attention to the factors that separate a resilient operation from a risky one.

This edition of our Industry Insights breaks down the child care M&A landscape and what drives premium valuations for owners considering a transition.

Inside the analysis:

• Why accreditation status, occupancy rates, and waitlist length are among the strongest signals buyers use to assess value
• How your revenue mix — private pay versus subsidy-dependent — affects deal pricing and buyer confidence
• What management depth and post-sale continuity mean for transaction structure and how much cash you walk away with at closing
• Recent transactions and the private equity and strategic buyers actively consolidating the sector

Download the full industry insights report to learn more.