This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, state-licensed childcare business with its supporting real estate in the Dayton, Ohio metropolitan area. The package offers immediate cash flow from stable government-backed revenue, a unique 24/7 operating model, a well-maintained facility with recent upgrades, and additional land ready for outdoor play expansion.
The center is licensed for 158 children from infants through age 12 and has previously served up to 250, showing strong demand and capacity. It operates 24/7, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas, serving families with non-traditional schedules in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and service industries. This extended-hour model delivers a clear competitive edge, parent loyalty, and less direct competition than standard daytime centers.
Revenue is highly stable. State of Ohio subsidies make up about 87 percent, with CACFP contributing roughly 12 percent. Three-year average revenue is near $980,000, with net ordinary income averaging over $115,000 before financing. In 2024 revenue topped $1.11 million and net ordinary income reached approximately $211,000. Labor costs have stayed in a manageable 60–65 percent range.
The facility features a fully equipped commercial kitchen supporting on-site meal preparation and CACFP reimbursements, plus a large activity room with gymnastics equipment for enrichment programming. Laundry is currently outsourced, though a commercial washer remains in the basement for potential reactivation and savings.
The sale includes the main building and two additional parcels that are currently not used. These convey with the transaction and present a clear value-add for expanded outdoor play space. Facility condition is strong: a new 2025 roof carries a transferable 15-year warranty, HVAC systems include a 2021 full replacement plus a new unit with ionization underway, exterior doors have been updated, and required fire and hood inspections are current. Current statements include about $72,000 in annual rent. Ownership eliminates that expense, replaces it with taxes, insurance, and reserves, and builds equity while limiting near-term capital needs.
The property sits on a primary urban thoroughfare amid established residential neighborhoods, with strong visibility, accessibility, and bus service used by staff and families. The area includes many working parents who value reliable, flexible childcare. Regional demand remains solid, supported by workforce participation and ongoing state and local subsidy programs.
Growth opportunities under new ownership include returning enrollment toward prior peaks of 250 children, developing the extra parcels into larger outdoor play space, capturing operational efficiencies, expanding enrichment or extended-day programs, and gradually increasing private-pay families to improve margins while keeping subsidy stability.
This opportunity suits an experienced childcare operator or investor with hands-on management capability and a growth focus. Proven operations, government-supported revenue, recent facility investments, unique 24/7 positioning, and expansion land combine defensive cash flow with meaningful upside.