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O2B Kids Acquires Bright Start Academy

PRIVATESep 20, 2023

Acquiring Company

O2B Early Education

Acquired Company

Bright Start Academy

EducationNon Profit

Description

O2B Kids, a leader in the early childhood education industry, is proud to announce their acquisition of Bright Start Academy, a renowned preschool with multiple locations across St. Louis and Columbia, MO. This grows O2B’s footprint into their 5th state and a total of 57 operating preschools.

Quick answer

O2B Early Education is acquiring Bright Start Academy, announced September 20, 2023.

How much did O2B Early Education pay for Bright Start Academy?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does O2B Early Education do?
Under the O2B Early Education brand are O2B Kids, Cedars Preschool, Children of Tomorrow, The Child Center, Bright Start Academy and FD Education.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

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Company Information

Company

O2B Early Education

About

Under the O2B Early Education brand are O2B Kids, Cedars Preschool, Children of Tomorrow, The Child Center, Bright Start Academy and FD Education. We are a family partner in preparing kids to be academically ready to succeed in school, socially ready to build great friendships and emotionally ready to face life’s challenges. Founded in 1998, we provide early childhood education and programs for children, 6 weeks old through school-age. O2B Early Education is committed to providing a strong foundation of comprehensive early-education to children, and creating a positive impact in our community. Our schools are the perfect place to Learn & Grow!

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Who acquired Bright Start Academy?

Bright Start Academy was acquired by O2B Early Education. The deal was reported on September 20, 2023. Under the O2B Early Education brand are O2B Kids, Cedars Preschool, Children of Tomorrow, The Child Center, Bright Start Academy and FD Education. O2B Early Education is privately held and operates in Education.

When did O2B Early Education acquire Bright Start Academy?

O2B Early Education's acquisition of Bright Start Academy was reported on September 20, 2023. O2B Kids, a leader in the early childhood education industry, is proud to announce their acquisition of Bright Start Academy, a renowned preschool with multiple locations across St. Louis and Columbia, MO. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Bright Start Academy do?

Bright Start Academy is the company acquired in this transaction. It is privately held.

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