Full-Service Day Care/Preschool For Sale

Business description

Established in 2004, this full service day care and preschool is located near a major metropolitan area, and is surrounded by new housing developments and one of the area s most exclusive country clubs. This business has an excellent reputation, and resides in a charmingly renovated church on a quiet road with easy access to a major commuter thoroughfare. The day care is licensed for 68 children, and currently has an average enrollment of approximately 40. The co-owner is a certified elementary education director, and offers Kindergarten readiness as part of the preschool curriculum. The main building sits on 2.5 acres, and has a secure, outdoor play area with concrete riding track. This business is poised for an experienced, marketing savvy buyer to grow it into a thriving member of the local small business community.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Location:

Facilities: Highlights of the 3,616 square foot facility include two classrooms, infant and toddler rooms with cushioned floors, four bathroom areas, a kitchen with commercial dishwasher, an office, two outdoor play spaces with Miracle commercial playground equipment and a concrete riding track.

Other information

Expansion potential:

This business has done little marketing to date. Primary efforts include Yellow Pages listings and print advertising in the local Kid s Directory. Enrollment could quickly be increased to capacity with additional marketing campaigns, including direct mail to surrounding residential neighborhoods and a professional website. Nestled on 2.5 acres, there is plenty of room to expand the existing facility.

Competition / Market:

The closest competitor is four miles away. This business is located in southern Jasper County, and is surrounded by a country club, several new residential housing developments, and the Joplin metropolitan area. Joplin is part of the "four states" region encompassing Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. At the edge of the Ozark Mountain region, Joplin s daytime population swells to 270,000 while the population within a 40-mile radius of Joplin is 400,000, making it Missouri s fourth largest metropolitan area.

Support & training:

Seller will provide two weeks of training at no cost. Loyal staff and management would most likely be willing to stay on.

Reasons for selling:

Other Business Interests

Financing available:

Real Estate $280,000 included in the price of the sale.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

$50,000 (included in the asking price)