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Acquisitions at Bright Horizons

“Bright Horizons is the only organization we considered turning our program over to. The company’s emphasis on high-quality education is unparalleled and complements its mission, which is similar to our own philosophy of early education. We were amazed at the synergy of our programs, and that’s one reason why the acquisition was so successful.”
Lynn Kanter-Levy, Founder of Marin Day Schools, California

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Hello! My name is Ann Pickens, and I am proud to lead the Bright Horizons Acquisitions Team. Together, the members of our team have nearly 50 years of experience in early care and education. We have completed numerous transactions, providing a proven road map to evaluate the potential for your business to become a part of our company.

Nonetheless, we appreciate the importance of looking at each opportunity on an individual basis and will spend the time to create a process that you are comfortable with. We know how important it is for you to place your business and the future of all the children who you teach and care for in the right hands. In addition, not only will your program and families be well taken care of, so will your staff. As a member of our community, your team will have access to a variety of training and career advancement resources and recognition programs.

We are well-equipped to walk you through our acquisitions process: from the initial steps of signing a nondisclosure agreement and determining whether there is a fit between your business and ours; to reaching agreement on key terms and conditions and performing due diligence; to developing a thoughtful communications plan for your employees and the families you serve to ensure a smooth transition.

If you have made the decision to sell your program or are still considering your options, we would love to discuss a possibility of welcoming your business into our family.

Sincerely,

Ann Pickens
Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning
Bright Horizons Family Solutions


 

Contact Us

Ann Pickens
Senior VP, Strategic Planning
209 10th Ave South, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37203
800-453-9383 x1900
acquisitions@brighthorizons.com

WHAT BRIGHT HORIZONS CAN OFFER

When you choose Bright Horizons, you and your children, families, and teachers will benefit from:


  • High-quality programs that comply with NAEYC standards
  • A commitment to professional development for staff
  • State-of-the-art learning materials for children
  • Family resources for parents
  • A smooth transition of program management and operations
  • A proven acquisition process based on more than 20 years of acquiring child care and early education programs around the world
  • Deal structures that offer flexibility and protect the future interests of the sellers
  • All cash purchases rather than payment plans

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