Preschool Acquisition Opportunity (Business & Real Estate)
Business Description
Unique opportunity to acquire a premier and highly regarded early childhood education center located in a growing university market in West Virginia. The school serves children from infant age through kindergarten using a play-based curriculum, with aftercare and camp programs for school-age children. The business operates from a purpose-built facility and offers meaningful upside through enrollment growth and operational enhancements.
Highlights:
Locations: 1
Capacity: ~160
Utilization: ~80%
ā27E Revenue: ~1.95MM
ā27E EBITDA: ~397K
Asking Price: $4.8MM
Additional Highlights:
Purpose-built real estate (~14,000 SF) with long operating history
Stable enrollment base with upside potential
High-quality private-pay tuition base
Located in a stable, growing university market (~$115K Avg HHI)
Experienced administrative leadership in place
Opportunity for continued enrollment growth
Additional information available upon execution of NDA and buyer qualification.
West Virginia business and real estate brokerage services are being provided in cooperation with Mark J. Nesselroad, broker, of Black Diamond Realty LLC, licensed real estate broker in the State of West Virginia. SchoolWise Partners is acting as M&A Advisor to the seller in connection with this opportunity.
Highlights:
Locations: 1
Capacity: ~160
Utilization: ~80%
ā27E Revenue: ~1.95MM
ā27E EBITDA: ~397K
Asking Price: $4.8MM
Additional Highlights:
Purpose-built real estate (~14,000 SF) with long operating history
Stable enrollment base with upside potential
High-quality private-pay tuition base
Located in a stable, growing university market (~$115K Avg HHI)
Experienced administrative leadership in place
Opportunity for continued enrollment growth
Additional information available upon execution of NDA and buyer qualification.
West Virginia business and real estate brokerage services are being provided in cooperation with Mark J. Nesselroad, broker, of Black Diamond Realty LLC, licensed real estate broker in the State of West Virginia. SchoolWise Partners is acting as M&A Advisor to the seller in connection with this opportunity.
About the Business
- Employees
- 45 (25 Full-time, 20 Part-time)
Experienced, long-tenured team, capable of supporting day-to-day operations. - Facilities & Assets
- The school operates from an owned ~14,000-square-foot facility situated on almost one acre. The purpose-built childcare property features a unique multi-level layout with specialized classrooms, full childcare fixturization, and expansive indoor and outdoor play areas.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Well-established market presence built through strong reputation, community loyalty, and organic word-of-mouth referrals.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The school is licensed for ~160 children and currently serves approximately 145 students, providing immediate enrollment upside. Additional growth opportunities include staffing optimization and market-aligned tuition increases.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 14,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Ownership is seeking to retire.
- Transition Support
- Ownership will provide transition-level support with the buyer for two months after closing. Leadership team has over a decade of tenure and is capable of operating independently of ownership.
- Financing Options
- Seller financing available subject to offer.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2526653
- Listing Views
- 10
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