Selling a preschool is one of the most important—and emotional—decisions an owner can make. Beyond the numbers, this process involves your legacy, your team, and the families who trust you every day.
At Sunny Premium Schools, we’ve walked this path alongside many school owners. While every journey is unique, here’s what you can generally expect when exploring a sale.
1. It Starts with a Conversation, Not a Contract
You won’t see legal documents at the first meeting. Instead, we focus on getting to know you—your story, your goals, and your concerns. What matters to you matters to us, and that’s the foundation for everything that follows.
We ask:
- What inspired you to build your school?
- What would an ideal future for your staff and students look like?
- What legacy do you want to preserve?
2. A Thoughtful Valuation Process
Understanding your school’s worth is about more than just enrollment numbers or financials (though those matter too). We look at:
- Program quality and community reputation
- Staff retention and culture
- Facility standards
- Historical performance and future potential
Our valuation approach is data-informed, respectful, and transparent.
3. Respect for Your Team & Culture
We know your staff is the heartbeat of your school. That’s why one of the first commitments we make is to preserve what’s working—and invest in what’s possible.
In fact, our goal is for school leaders to continue to grow their careers within our network.
4. A Smooth Transition, Step by Step
The process of closing the sale and integrating into a larger network is structured to avoid disruption. We work alongside you to ensure that:
- Staff and families are informed with clarity and care
- Daily operations continue as usual
- Your values and philosophy remain visible
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Each transition is customized to the school’s unique identity and needs.
5. You’re Not Letting Go—You’re Building Forward
Selling your school doesn’t mean walking away from your impact. With the right partner, it can mean scaling it.
At Sunny, we honor the legacy you’ve built and help it reach more families—while giving you peace of mind that your community is in good hands.
Final Thoughts
If you’re beginning to explore the idea of selling—or even just wondering what the future might hold—know this: you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Let’s start with a conversation.
