EducationThis well-run childcare & daycare company has served Ann Arbor and surrounding communities since 1995. The business maintains an excellent reputation, reflected in its ratings across the major review platforms. Barriers to entry at this scale are meaningful, and the company's tenure gives it a durable advantage over newer entrants. Financial records are well organized and will support lender due diligence, including SBA financing. The company ranks well in local search results and maintains an active presence on the major review platforms. The company has expanded its service area gradually over time and now serves customers throughout the surrounding counties. A capable manager runs daily operations, and the staff is expected to remain in place through a transition. All equipment is well-maintained and included in the sale, with no significant capital expenditures anticipated in the near term. A balanced mix of one-time projects and repeat engagements smooths revenue through the year and reduces seasonality risk. The current owner works a normal full-time schedule and focuses on quoting, scheduling, and customer relationships. The operation is efficient and lean, with overhead kept deliberately low relative to revenue. A professionally built website generates steady inbound inquiries with no ongoing ad spend. Strong online reviews and word-of-mouth referrals drive a steady flow of new customers with minimal advertising spend. Performance has been consistent year over year, with the most recent period among the strongest in the company's history. The company offers a full range of childcare & daycare services, giving customers a single point of contact and driving healthy average tickets. Day-to-day operations are handled by the team, with the owner focused on oversight and growth. The trade area is experiencing steady population and commercial growth, supporting long-term demand. This is a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or a strategic buyer looking to expand in the market.
Seller is pursuing another business venture and wants a clean transition.
2 weeks of training included in the sale price; extended support negotiable.
The business occupies a 7,700 sq ft commercial space; the space is well-maintained and fully equipped.
Modeling Thriving Childcare Center with a Loyal Customer Base · $518K
Asking price is $518K. Type an offer or drag to model one.
SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
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