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Navigating Tax Implications When Selling Your Childcare Center, Preschool, or Daycare

As owners of childcare centers, preschools, and daycares prepare to sell their businesses, understanding the tax consequences is essential to maximizing your net proceeds. At Gateway School Sales, we specialize in guiding childcare and early education owners through mergers, acquisitions, ...

The Hidden Dangers of Holding Onto Your Preschool or Childcare Center Past Retirement

Retirement at Risk As preschool and childcare center owners approach retirement age, the choice to sell or continue running their school becomes a pivotal decision. Many dedicated owners dream of a seamless transition—perhaps passing their nurturing legacy to the ...

When Should Business Owners Sell? A Guide for Accountants to Advise Their Clients

As trusted advisors, accountants are uniquely positioned to guide business owners on one of their most critical decisions: when to sell their business. Timing a sale can make the difference between maximizing value and missing out on significant opportunities. At ...

How to Use a 1031 Exchange When Selling a Preschool Business With Real Estate

Leveraging a 1031 Exchange When Selling a Preschool Business With Real Estate Selling your preschool business is a significant milestone. If your sale includes real estate, a 1031 exchange could dramatically improve your tax outcome. Many business owners are surprised to learn ...

Tips for Buyers of Daycares and Preschools in Texas

Daycare Buyer Tips to Streamline the Acquisition Process The market for purchasing quality daycares and preschools in Texas is highly competitive, with both individual buyers and large chains seeking well-run centers. If you’re considering buying a childcare business, preparation and ...

The Texas School Choice Revolution: Impacts on Preschools and Daycares

The Texas Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) in April 2025 marks a seismic shift in the state’s educational landscape. With the imminent rollout of a universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program, Texas is poised to launch the largest ...

How Real Estate Value Impacts the Value of Preschools and Childcare Centers in Texas

The value of real estate is a critical factor in the valuation and success of preschools and childcare centers across Texas. Whether a center owns its property or leases it—especially at higher rates driven by rising property values—directly ...

9 Ways Preschools Can Increase Effectiveness & Value

How Preschools and Childcare Centers Can Increase Market Value in Competitive Areas 9 Ways Preschools Can Increase Effectiveness & Value In a competitive childcare market, preschools and childcare centers must go beyond basic compliance and care to stand out and maximize ...

Why is Real Estate Ownership Important for Long-Term Stability in Preschools and Childcare Centers?

Reasons Why Real Estate Ownership Adds Longevity to Preschools and Childcare Centers Real estate ownership is a cornerstone of long-term stability for preschools and childcare centers, influencing everything from operational security to financial health and future growth opportunities. 1. Control Over Co ...

How Reputation and Educational Quality Affects a Preschool Sale Price

Reputation and educational quality are two of the most influential factors in determining a preschool sale price or overall valuation. Here’s how each impacts value, supported by industry evidence and valuation best practices. Reputation: The Foundation of Value A ...