This Southern Minnesota-based early childhood education and childcare facility has been established for over a decade, building a premier local reputation for school readiness and structured child development. The center distinguishes itself from basic custodial daycares by delivering a learning program that prioritizes math, English, and cognitive skill-building. The business serves a loyal, high-income clientele of local professionals who prioritize academic preparation.
The turnkey operation operates with high-predictability, supported by recurring tuition payments collected upfront and a stable, fully credentialed teaching staff. Under the current administrative structure, the owner oversees high-level executive duties in a semi-absentee capacity, with no direct teaching responsibilities. Year-round revenues are further diversified and bolstered through seasonal youth enrichment camps and extended daily care services. This opportunity presents a seamless acquisition for an educator, owner-operator, or strategic regional group seeking a deeply trusted brand with immediate operational continuity.
- Asking Price:
- $335,000 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
- Sales Revenue:
- $415,758
- Cash Flow:
- $135,948
Property Information
- Real Estate:
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Lease
- Premises Details:
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The business operates from a highly functional leased commercial facility, customized to meet strict regulatory health and safety standards. The physical plant features bright instructional suites designed for collaborative group work alongside a secure, dedicated on-site outdoor play and recreational area. The lease terms are highly favorable, offering long-term stability with caps on operational expense increases, protecting the operator's margin. The interior layout is optimized to support comfortable student density and seamless morning and afternoon drop-off transitions.
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business is owner operated.
- Expansion Potential:
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Immediate growth can be achieved by expanding enrollment to younger child age brackets, addressing an underserved local market segment. Additionally, ample demand exists to introduce high-margin weekend or evening enrichment programs to maximize facility usage. On a broader scale, the center’s proven, curriculum-driven academic model and documented operational frameworks are highly suited for replication across neighboring regional markets.
- Competition / Market:
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The early childhood education sector within this market is characterized by a stable demand pipeline and high barriers to entry, driven by extensive state licensing procedures and strict facility safety codes. While the market includes national corporate chains and traditional non-profits, the subject center maintains a highly defensible niche by focusing on structured academic preparedness and cognitive skill-building. Backed by a strong reputation, the business benefits from excellent student retention and low enrollment marketing costs.
- Reasons for selling:
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Founder’s desire to focus on other personal and professional ventures.
- Trading hours:
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Monday-Friday 6am-6pm
- Employees:
- 6 FT/2 PT
- Years established:
- 11
Other Information
- Support & training:
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Will train for 2 weeks @ $0 cost.
- Owner financing:
- Owner financing is available. Please contact the seller for more information.
- Financing available:
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$33,500 down/$33,500 over 60 mos. @ 8%/Other Financing.
- Furniture / Fixtures value:
- $32,500 - included in the asking price
- Inventory / Stock value:
- $2,500 - included in the asking price
- Relocatable:
- This business can be relocated
