The Stepping Stones Group acquired Ardor Schools Solutions, a healthcare staffing business focused on serving schools. The deal was announced today.
Ardor Schools is a division of Ardor Health Solutions, a healthcare staffing firm based in Coral Springs, Florida.
“We believe that our school division is best served by joining a strategic partner like The Stepping Stones Group with expertise in the school setting; a compelling mission and national resources will support our school employees and help them reach their fullest potential,” said Mike Lamia, co-founder and CEO of Ardor Health Solutions.
Headquartered in Chicago, The Stepping Stones Group provides school-based therapeutic and behavioral health services to children, including those with special needs and autism. It has more than 500 clients and served 126,000 children annually across 30 states. It’s a portfolio company of private equity firm Five Arrows Capital Partners.
“The acquisition creates additional growth opportunities for us and expands our geographic footprint into new areas including New Mexico and Arizona and enables us to further our mission of transforming the lives of more children, families and communities,” said Tim Murphy, CEO of The Stepping Stones Group.