Scott Perry

Scott Perry, CBI, BCB, LREB — Managing Partner & Child‑Care Deal Champion
Gateway School Sales

Why Preschool Owners Trust Scott with Their Once-in-a-Lifetime Exit

For more than 20 years, Scott Perry has helped entrepreneurs convert years of nurturing young minds into the financial freedom they deserve. As Managing Partner of Gateway School Sales—the child‑care division of Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions—Scott leads a specialized team that boasts a 90 percent close rate, nearly three times the industry norm. From single-site Montessori schools to multi-location daycare portfolios, his mission is simple: maximize value, protect staff and family relationships, and hand you the check on your terms.

Specialized Expertise in the Child‑Care Marketplace

• Deep understanding of state licensing, staff-to-child ratios, CACFP, and accreditation requirements that can make-or-break a deal
• Lifetime Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) — held by fewer than 3 percent of brokers worldwide
• Board‑Certified Broker (BCB), Texas Association of Business Brokers
• Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker (LREB) — so real estate, FF&E, and goodwill are negotiated under one roof

Industry Leadership That Safeguards Your Legacy

• President, Dallas–Fort Worth Chapter, Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB)
• State Board Director, TABB — influencing legislation that protects small‑business sellers
• Frequent author and speaker for child‑care owner associations, CPAs, and bankers on valuation, SBA 7(a) financing, and post‑sale tax strategy

The Gateway School Sales Process

1. Child‑Care‑Focused Valuation — real‑time multiples plus enrollment, licensing, and property metrics
2. Value‑Enhancement Roadmap — eliminate ratio or compliance “deal‑killers” before going to market
3. Confidential Buyer Outreach — to a vetted pool of strategic acquirers, SBA‑qualified buyers, and private‑equity groups specializing in early education
4. Hands‑On Deal Navigation — Scott quarterbacks due diligence, financing, and licensing transfer so you stay focused on the children until closing day

Credentials & Continuous Learning

• B.S., from Tarleton State University
• Advanced coursework in negotiations, digital marketing, and SBA 7(a) child‑care lending guidelines

Life Beyond the Closing Table

Away from the closing table you’ll find Scott woodworking, tending his beehives, or piloting his Bonanza with his wife, Margaret. These passions remind him that every owner sells not just for money, but for time, freedom, and family—the same values you build into every child you’ve cared for.

Ready to Discuss Your Exit?

Your school deserves a buyer who will honor your vision and your staff. Schedule a confidential discovery call with Scott Perry today and learn how Gateway School Sales can help you sell with confidence—and sleep soundly on closing night.