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“Our centers served close to 2000 children per day...... It did not take Brad [BFS®] long before we had multiple offers.”
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Montessori Schools
It’s no secret that children in the U.S. public school system are failing to get the education they need. People blame everything from teachers, parents, poor facilities, lack of funding, unsafe environments and administrators down to long bus rides. The truth is that it’s probably some of all of these factors. Everyone can point to the problem.
Montessori points to a solution. It’s not the only solution as there are many teaching methods that work. There are many exceptional teachers who make those methods work. However, one solitary factor must exist. Children must want to learn.
Montessori encourages children to want to learn. A child that wants to learn or at least learns how to learn in the preschool years is a child that will very likely excel…in education, in confidence and in his or her life.
“Montessorians” believe in the principals of Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori was the first woman medical doctor in Italy (1896). She was also well educated in biology, psychiatry and anthropology. This proved to be an exceptional combination when Maria decided to work with some of the poorest, and sometimes cognitively challenged, children of Italy.
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“Our centers served close to 2000 children per day...... It did not take Brad [BFS®] long before we had multiple offers.”
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“We got a price that was more than double the price we wanted before talking with Brad / BFS®. Brad set up a very professional win/win situation. We couldn't have been happier.”
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“Your vast network of buyers and sellers could not be compared to anything we could've done on our own.”
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“We are pleased and believe this happened so quickly because they know their business and are well connected in the industry.”
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“If you're considering selling your schools, you couldn't be in better hands... They do genuinely professional work. They keep their word.”
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“We were amazed that it happened in a shorter time than we expected. Not only did you sell it for us, but also negotiated an exceptional price. You performed above and beyond our expectations.”
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“I had originally worked with another local M&A firm prior to BFS®. It was not a positive experience. Because of Brad’s knowledgeable expertise he was able to provide many qualified potential buyers, many making offers.”
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“Over the many years and hundreds of transactions they have perfected the business of facilitating the sale of childcare centers and schools.”
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“We met in June 2022 when you flew from Nashville for our meeting and things became active almost immediately. In a period of high inflation and steadily rising interest rates, we received over 40 non-disclosures from interested parties.”
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“We considered using a local business broker or realtor, but we finally decided to use your company because of your in-depth knowledge of this industry.”
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“Selling a business can be a complex and arduous process that warrants the talents, expertise and knowledge of a professional. I don't know how I could have done it without you.”
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“Brad [BFS®] had prospective buyers identified within short notice. His experience...in obtaining the best possible price and terms for us was invaluable.”
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“We hired BFS® to sell our childcare company based on their track record of many successful childcare sales in New York as well as the rest of the country.”
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“BFS® attention to detail has been superb and greatly appreciated in such a detailed business transaction.”
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“Brad was exceptionally patient and understanding through a stressful time in the industry. He helped us to understand the process and his procedures are set-up to make the process as easy as it can be.”
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“Brad not only calculated the initial asking price higher than the other brokers I spoke with...In the end, we closed the deal with a sale price that was twice as much as my local brokers had originally estimated.”
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“When your book came out, I immediately bought it...contact Brad to discuss your center and make your own millions.”
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“They were professional and the best move I made.”
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“You can really see their experience and professionalism in the way they are prepared for everything before it happens.”
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“Amazing! The prompt results were due to you and your firm’s expertise, efficient preparation of the offer to sell, and most importantly, your knowledge of our immediate market area, including active buyers.”
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“I was impressed with his knowledge and marketing abilities in the childcare business & his already existing portfolio of potential buyers.”
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"Brad provided us with good information and advice. Though the facility was located in a smaller community, BFS® team was able to market our business to a much higher number of potential buyers that we would have had access to locally."
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“His dedication, integrity, trustworthiness, and knowledge of the field separate him from all others.”
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“We looked into several firms and did in-depth research before deciding on which firm would be best for us. We are very happy that we chose Brad Barnett and his company for the sale of our business.”
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“BFS® had effective systems in place to ensure that the marketing and sale of our business was very discrete and allowed us to screen all inquiries.”
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“After doing a little research and meeting with you we were convinced that BFS® was the company... I must say we were not disappointed. Your knowledge of the business and your professionalism produced a quick sale...”
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“Thank you for all the help over these many years.”
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“I was fortunate to have found BFS®, Inc. Brad presents a professional and knowledgeable insight to the sale of childcare facilities. My center was small in size, but I was treated with respect and importance.”
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“Thank you for your assistance in selling our preschool. Your attention to detail, professionalism, and constant support allowed for a potentially difficult and confusing venture to occur without a hitch.”
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“They are professional, courteous, hard working, knowledgeable, and diligent. This is the best company to sell your child care center.”
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“I particularly thank you for the confidentiality that your staff displayed during the sale process, this was a very big sale and yet no one was aware of the sale until the proper time.”
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“You made it clear that whatever we needed was most important. It was reassuring to call you with any question or concern, knowing that you will have an answer or several other options.”
With her scientific discipline and relentless tenacity, these poor kids, including those with greater challenges, were able to pass standard testing with above-average scores. Her studies of educational methods included boys and girls from races and cultures all over the world. It was through these studies that she found and declared two principles that are the foundation of Montessori teaching: To simplify they mean…One, children as a group have universal characteristics. Two, each child is truly unique and should be accepted, respected and admired as one of life’s genuine treasures.
Today, Montessori can be found working throughout the world. In the United States, Montessori went to work in the mid 1960s. It grew slowly but since 2000, the use of Montessori teaching methods has approximately doubled in formal channels. Additionally, there are many other schools where Montessori programs have been implemented and still more centers and schools that borrow from the Montessori philosophy.
Whether she realized it or not, Dr. Montessori wasn’t just an agent for change in global education. She was the architect for the infrastructure that allows a child to change their future. She was and is a great equalizer. There are many important, successful and proven ways to help children learn. Montessori is not the only way to help children find the knowledge they’ll need in this life, but it is certainly one of the most widely proven methods.
At BFS®, we know the difference. If you need help with your Montessori school, don’t hesitate to contact us.