Preschool Buyers Under Contract

You've found the school. Your offer has been accepted. Now what?

The Preschool Playbook: Guide 2 — Due Diligence, Closing & Transition walks you through the most critical phase of a preschool acquisition: everything that happens between signing a contract and successfully taking over the school.

Inside, you'll learn how to conduct thorough due diligence, review financial and licensing documents, identify red flags, navigate SBA and seller financing, prepare for closing and manage a smooth transition with staff and families.

This guide includes detailed checklists, document request lists, closing preparation tools, transition strategies and the most common mistakes new preschool owners make during their first 90 days.

Written by Ivonne Arana, a former preschool owner, Montessori educator and preschool transaction advisor, this guide provides practical, real-world guidance from someone who has personally experienced the acquisition process from multiple perspectives.

If you're already under contract or preparing to make an offer this guide can help you avoid costly surprises and move toward closing with confidence.