LISTING DETAILS
Listing Status: Under Contract
Asking Price: $495,000
Total Sales: $699,166
Cash Flow: $228,816
Real Estate Asking Price: N/A
FFE: $10,000
Inventory: $1,000
FFE Included in Sale: Yes
Inventory Included in Sale: Yes
Real Estate included in Sale: No
Year Established: 1990
Employees: 7
Description
Business Summary:
An excellent opportunity to acquire an established and reputable childcare and early learning center in Alexandria, Virginia. The center is fully staffed with experienced professionals including a director in place (if the buyer is not director qualified or is a multi-center operator). The dedicated personnel provide educational activities and developmental guidance to children while maintaining strong community ties. The center has been an industry leader since its opening nearly 35 years ago. The curriculum encompass child development programs aimed at providing a warm, supportive, and stimulating environment where each child is regarded as an individual. The organizational structure is crafted to foster a caring and nurturing environment focused on the children.
The primary emphasis has been on ensuring that each child receives individual care and attention. The center has consistently provided daily balanced meals and employed highly qualified staff members along with maintaining a staffing ratio of at least two staff members per classroom. The center is licensed to accommodate a total of 63 children with only 35 enrolled currently as of September 2025, which is slightly down from past years, where the average has been around 48 pupils per year. Even with the lower enrollment, the business has managed to maintain similar, if not better, margins and cash flow. Please note, the stated cash flow and number of employees in this listing is based on if the business was owner-operated with the owner serving as the director (the director’s salary is $60k/year).
The owner and founder has been involved with the business since its founding, but has moved out of state, is at retirement age and is looking to consolidate their business portfolio. The childcare industry is experiencing rapid growth nationwide and in the DC metro area. The Northern Virginia market is densely populated and growing with a high demand for childcare services. The center holds licensing from the Commonwealth of Virginia and City of Alexandria. We don’t expect this opportunity to be on the market for very long, so contact us today to learn more!
Description of Facilities: The center occupies a 3453 square foot facility and is leased for approximately $8,004 per month. The space has four classrooms and restrooms, an office, a kitchen and a gated outdoor play area. Current ownership has made investments in the space, including: painting every other year, replacing the flooring throughout and playground equipment in the past 3 years and recently updated/installed new bathroom faucets.
Competition: There is standard competition for the industry and market, but this business has been established for close to 40 years and benefits from its reputation in the area.
Growth & Expansion: The childcare industry is experiencing growth as many families depend on dual incomes and seek a secure environment to entrust with their children. Current enrollment is approximately 30 pupils below capacity, indicating immediate potential for growth and expansion without the necessity for significant modifications to the facility.
Seller Financing Available: Yes
Seller Financing Terms: Seller is open to providing some seller financing depending on the final purchase price, terms, and qualifications of the buyer.
Reason for sale: Business Consolidation and Retirement.
Training & Support: Seller will provide necessary training and support.
For more information on this listing, please complete our Buyers Package starting with our Non-Disclosure Agreement
