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Preschool Business Strategy: Current Market Trends

Building a Preschool Business Strategy in Today's Markets In our line of work at Gateway School Sales, we spend a great deal of time analyzing childcare and preschool operations across Texas. One trend we are seeing far too often is ...

How to Run a Profitable Preschool in an Increasingly Competitive Texas Market

Running a Profitable Preschool in an Increasingly Competitive Texas Market For many years, a well-located preschool with a good reputation could remain successful without being particularly aggressive about marketing, enrollment, staffing, or financial management. In many Texas markets, those days ...

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 ...