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ESTABLISHED CHILDCARE CENTER - DALE CITY, VA
This well-established childcare center has been serving the Prince William County community since 2004. Located in a growing residential area of Dale City, the center operates in a 6,300 square foot facility with strong financial performance and significant expansion potential.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
- Annual Revenue: $750,000
- Cash Flow (SDE): $150,000
- Asking Price: $295,000
- Price-to-Revenue Multiple: 0.39x
- 12 dedicated employees supporting operations
OPERATIONS & LICENSING:
- State-licensed and subsidy-approved facility
- Serves children from 4 weeks to 12 years of age
- Before and after-school care programs
- Summer camp offerings for school-aged children
- Currently caring for approximately 69 children
- Licensed capacity of 140 children with grandfathered 25 sq ft per child spacing
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Grandfathered licensing advantage (25 sq ft vs current 35 sq ft requirement)
- Located in expanding residential market with 500+ new homes planned within walking distance
- Strong demographics: 178,000+ population within 5-mile radius
- Average household income of $160,046 in service area
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
- Nearly two decades of established community presence
- Prime location in developing residential corridor
- Grandfathered licensing provides operational flexibility
- Comprehensive age range and program offerings
- Strong financial foundation with consistent revenue history
The current owner is retiring after building this successful operation and will provide up to 90 days of transition support. This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established childcare business with substantial room for growth in a thriving market.
Real estate is leased, and inventory is included in the sale price.
This well-established childcare center has been serving the Prince William County community since 2004. Located in a growing residential area of Dale City, the center operates in a 6,300 square foot facility with strong financial performance and significant expansion potential.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
- Annual Revenue: $750,000
- Cash Flow (SDE): $150,000
- Asking Price: $295,000
- Price-to-Revenue Multiple: 0.39x
- 12 dedicated employees supporting operations
OPERATIONS & LICENSING:
- State-licensed and subsidy-approved facility
- Serves children from 4 weeks to 12 years of age
- Before and after-school care programs
- Summer camp offerings for school-aged children
- Currently caring for approximately 69 children
- Licensed capacity of 140 children with grandfathered 25 sq ft per child spacing
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Grandfathered licensing advantage (25 sq ft vs current 35 sq ft requirement)
- Located in expanding residential market with 500+ new homes planned within walking distance
- Strong demographics: 178,000+ population within 5-mile radius
- Average household income of $160,046 in service area
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:
- Nearly two decades of established community presence
- Prime location in developing residential corridor
- Grandfathered licensing provides operational flexibility
- Comprehensive age range and program offerings
- Strong financial foundation with consistent revenue history
The current owner is retiring after building this successful operation and will provide up to 90 days of transition support. This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established childcare business with substantial room for growth in a thriving market.
Real estate is leased, and inventory is included in the sale price.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 21
- Employees
- 12
- Facilities & Assets
- The center is being offered turn-key, complete with all the necessary items for a new owner to take over.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- There are several childcare centers nearby. However, this center is located in an area that is still building residential properties with more to come.
- Opportunities for Growth
- They currently have approximately 69 children, but have not made an effort to recruit more. Their capacity is 140, and are grandfathered at 25 square feet per child, whereas the current licensing requirements are 35 square feet. If you were to come into the childcare as a new space, the operational difference would be 140 kids vs 100 kids.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 6,300
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Looking forward to retirement.
- Transition Support
- The owner will support the transition for up to 90 days.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2372766
- Listing Views
- 1453
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