In this episode, we discuss ways how to add value to help childcare businesses prosper with Kathe Petchel from Hinge Early Education Advisors.

Our Expert Kathe Petchel

Kathe Petchel has been involved in early childhood education since 1980, starting as a public school teacher before opening her own preschool center in Virginia. She now owns three sites in Charlottesville, serving over 300 families. In 2017, Kathe joined HINGE Advisors, initially as a staffing and operations consultant, and now focuses on client relations, helping sellers determine the value of their early childhood education businesses. She is known for her expertise and presentations on childcare topics, and has spoken at various conferences, and is actively involved in multiple associations within the field.

In this episode, we cover:

– Prioritizing and organizing value-adding options
– Value-adding actions in childcare businesses
– Anticipated challenges for childcare business owners

A sneak peek inside the episode:

“Make sure that whatever your core values are, you’re really living them and everyone in your school can talk about them, especially the tour giver, the director, and that you know you try your best. And we have a tough job. Honestly, it’s getting harder all the time. try your best to solve a problem within your core values if at all possible.”

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