If you own a preschool and are considering selling your business, Cadence Education is the best partner for you. With over 150+ schools (and growing!), we have a proven track-record of making child care centers more successful, while also ensuring a smooth transition for teachers and staff members.

If you are interested, please email [email protected].

Here are SOME of the criteria that we are currently looking for:

Operations:

• Pre-schools preferred and should be main focus (infant thru pre-K)
• Must have educational focus, evidenced by use of a curriculum.
• Greater than 60% occupancy
• High teacher retention rate
• Strong satisfaction ratings
• Solid market position

 Accreditations/Ratings:

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• State rating

Financial:

• > $1,000,000 revenue per school
• 10% EBITDA margin or greater
• No “turn around” businesses (schools that require significant improvements)
• Reasonable valuation expectations

 Geographic:

• Contiguous United States
• Preference for multiple sites/locations:
  • ≥ 4 schools if not within 300 miles of Cadence schools
  • Will assess < 4 schools if within 300 miles of Cadence schools