EducationRare opportunity to acquire a childcare & daycare business with 41 years of operating history in a growing market. Day-to-day operations are handled by the team, with the owner focused on oversight and growth. The business generates dependable cash flow with margins at or above industry benchmarks. The trade area is experiencing steady population and commercial growth, supporting long-term demand. Marketing spend is modest, leaving obvious headroom for a buyer who invests in digital advertising. A tenured team of 15 handles day-to-day operations; several key employees have been with the company for many years. The company offers a full range of childcare & daycare services, giving customers a single point of contact and driving healthy average tickets. The business maintains an excellent reputation, reflected in its ratings across the major review platforms. The business operates on modern software for scheduling, invoicing, and customer management, so a new owner inherits clean data and repeatable processes. The business has grown organically with virtually no paid advertising for most of its history, a testament to the strength of its reputation. A professionally built website generates steady inbound inquiries with no ongoing ad spend. Standard operating procedures are documented, making training and quality control straightforward. Bookkeeping is clean and professionally maintained, with financials ready for buyer review. The current owner works a normal full-time schedule and focuses on quoting, scheduling, and customer relationships. What began as a small operation in 1985 has grown steadily through referrals, repeat customers, and a reputation for doing the job right. An excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer or an existing operator seeking a proven platform.
Owner is retiring after 41 years in the business.
Seller offers 3 weeks of hands-on training, with phone support for 6 months after closing.
Operates from a 3,190 sq ft commercial space in a high-visibility location with ample parking.
Few direct competitors offer the same breadth of services in the immediate market.
Growth opportunities include expanded digital marketing, added service lines, and extended hours.
Modeling Well-Established Childcare Center Operating Since 1985 · $907K
Asking price is $907K. 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 AnalyzerIndianapolis, IN · 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 of similar size in the Indianapolis metro, not verified market data or an appraisal, and ranges are widened because education margins vary a lot by subsegment (tutoring, childcare/preschool, test prep, private instruction).
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