Acquisitions
Have you built a trusted childcare center or preschool and are thinking about what comes next?
Childcare & preschool partnerships
Heartworks Early Education partners with high‑quality early childhood education programs to support thoughtful transitions, long‑term sustainability, and mission‑aligned growth. When values‑driven schools come together, children, families, educators, and communities all benefit.
If you’re considering selling your childcare center—or simply exploring partnership options—we’d love to start a confidential conversation.
Why childcare owners partner with Heartworks
Our acquisition approach is relationship‑driven, respectful, and centered on people, not disruption. Whether you’re planning for retirement, navigating staffing or operational challenges, or seeking support for the next chapter of your school, we work with you to ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition.
Mission‑aligned growth: We share a commitment to high‑quality early childhood education that prioritizes social‑emotional development, play‑based learning, curiosity, and connection to the world around us.
Respect for your program’s legacy: We honor what makes your childcare center special—its culture, values, educators, and relationships with families.
Stability for educators & families: Teachers remain supported, families experience continuity of care, and children continue to learn in a nurturing, familiar environment.
Operational & leadership support: Heartworks provides resources across enrollment, compliance, staffing, facilities, and curriculum—allowing schools to focus on what matters most: children.
What we're looking for
We are actively seeking to partner with licensed childcare centers and preschools that demonstrate:
- A strong reputation for quality early education
- Deep connections with families and the local community
- Passionate, dedicated educators and leadership
- A desire for long‑term sustainability or growth
We welcome conversations with independent centers, founder‑led programs, and multi‑site operators.
Our acquisition process
We believe trust and transparency are essential:
- Confidential Conversation – Share your goals and explore alignment
- Collaborative Review – Thoughtful evaluation of your program and operations
- Customized Transition Plan – Designed to support staff, families, and leadership
- Ongoing Partnership – Continued investment in quality, people, and community impact
All inquiries are handled with discretion and no obligation.
Let’s talk about what’s next for your childcare center
Selling or transitioning a childcare business is a meaningful decision—especially in close‑knit communities. At Heartworks, we are honored to partner with founders who care deeply about their teams, families, and the future of early childhood education.
If you’re exploring the idea of selling your childcare center or learning more about partnership opportunities, we invite you to connect with our acquisitions team.
Reach out today to begin a confidential conversation.