EducationRare opportunity to acquire a childcare & daycare business with 18 years of operating history in a growing market. The brand is well recognized locally, supported by years of consistent signage, vehicle wraps, and community involvement. Customer retention is high, and the phone continues to ring on the strength of the company's name alone. The business has grown organically with virtually no paid advertising for most of its history, a testament to the strength of its reputation. Vendor and supplier relationships are long-standing, with favorable terms that a new owner will step into. Day-to-day operations are handled by the team, with the owner focused on oversight and growth. The local market is fragmented, positioning this business well for a buyer pursuing a consolidation strategy. Staffing is stable, with low turnover relative to the industry and a working culture that has kept key people in place. Detailed financials, tax returns, and supporting schedules are available to qualified buyers after an NDA. A balanced mix of one-time projects and repeat engagements smooths revenue through the year and reduces seasonality risk. The owner's role can be learned by a motivated buyer during the training period; industry experience is helpful but not essential. The company offers a full range of childcare & daycare services, giving customers a single point of contact and driving healthy average tickets. The fundamentals are in place for a new owner to grow well beyond current levels.
Seller will carry 40% at 7.5% interest, 3-year note, for a well-qualified buyer.
Owner is scaling back for health-and-lifestyle reasons and will assist with a full transition.
Comprehensive 3-week transition included; seller open to a longer consulting arrangement.
Few direct competitors offer the same breadth of services in the immediate market.
A new owner could grow by adding outside sales, pursuing commercial contracts, and increasing marketing spend.
Modeling Turnkey Childcare Center Serving Mobile Since 2008 · $779K
Asking price is $779K. 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.
Open the full Deal AnalyzerMobile, AL · Source: AI estimate (Claude) · general knowledge.
AI-estimated comparable ranges from general market knowledge · as of 2026-08-04 · AI estimate (Claude) · general market knowledge. Reference only, not verified market data or a valuation.
Rough AI estimate for owner-operated education businesses (tutoring, childcare, or training) of similar scale in the Mobile, AL area, not verified market data or an appraisal.
The documents below open to qualified buyers in the secure data room after a signed NDA.
