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Introduction
Meet Chelsea Reue, a seasoned Childcare Sales Specialist with over a decade of experience as a preschool owner and industry expert. Chelsea recently joined the Preschool Exchange team, where she combines her deep understanding of childcare operations with her hands-on experience as a Preschool Secret Shopper, offering a unique perspective on market dynamics. As the host of The Business of Preschool podcast and a sought-after presenter, Chelsea is passionate about sharing her insights on the preschool industry. Her well-rounded background positions her to expertly guide clients through the sale of preschools, daycares, and Montessori schools, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction.
Services Provided
At Preschool Exchange, we specialize in the confidential sale of Childcare Centers, including Preschools, Daycares, and Montessori Schools. With over a decade of experience, we provide a seamless, end-to-end service that covers every step of the sales process. Our services include:
- Comprehensive Center Preparation: We help you prepare your Center for sale, ensuring it's market-ready and appealing to buyers.
- Confidential Marketing: Our discreet marketing strategies maintain confidentiality while attracting qualified buyers.
- Negotiation & Contract Support: We handle contract negotiations and ensure all parties are aligned for a smooth transaction.
- Buyer Financing & Licensing: We assist buyers with securing financing and navigating the complexities of childcare licensing.
- Closing & Transition: From closing paperwork to confidential transitions, we guide you through the final steps to ensure a successful sale.
We understand the unique operations of the childcare industry and work tirelessly to maximize your center’s value while protecting your privacy throughout the process.
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Brazoria Co., TX
View Details Established 4-Star Childcare Center with Real Estate — Brazoria County
his established childcare center serves families across Brazoria County from a fully improved, owned facility designed for scale. Opportunities like this are rare in the childcare space: real estate included, 4-Star Texas Rising Star credentials, 180+ licensed capacity, and a longstanding market presence that continues to generate demand with minimal active marketing. For a buyer who wants both the operating business and the underlying property, this is a meaningful business-plus-real-estate package in one acquisition.The school is licensed for 180+ children, infants through school age, and currently enrolls approximately 120+ children. 2025 gross revenue exceeded $910,000+, and the current financial presentation shows positive Seller's Discretionary Earnings of $150,000+. An experienced director is in place, which supports continuity for a buyer stepping into the business. The owned facility spans approximately 11,000+ square Less
Galveston Co., TX
View Details 2 Childcare Centers with Real Estate - Galveston Bay Area TX
This two-center childcare portfolio offers a rare combination of operational stability and immediate growth upside in the Galveston Bay Area. The established center has served its community for nearly a decade — consistent enrollment, a director in place, and a business that runs without direct owner involvement. Staff and leadership at both locations are stable, making this a genuine turnkey transition for a new owner.Combined, the two centers hold 250+ children of licensed capacity across 9,500+ square feet of purpose-built, licensed childcare facilities. Real estate is owned and included in the sale at both locations — no lease risk, no landlord relationship to navigate. Both centers are Texas Rising Star (TRS) certified, which enables subsidized enrollment and represents an active path to higher reimbursement rates as quality scores improve.The second center is currently operating at under 30% of its licensed capacity, Less
Brazoria Co., TX
View Details Established Childcare Center with Real Estate — Brazoria County, TX
This is a well-rooted childcare center that has been serving families in Brazoria County for nearly three decades. It has the things that are hard to build from scratch: a strong community reputation, consistent enrollment demand, an experienced Director who runs the day-to-day, and a team that knows what they are doing. The current owner steps in for about half a day — everything else is already in motion.The center is licensed for 130+ children and currently enrolling approximately 68% of licensed capacity, with families coming in through word of mouth and minimal active marketing. 2025 revenues came in at $690,000+, with steady growth year over year. A Director is in place — experienced, not a family member — and the staff team of 15+ is stable. The real estate is owned and included in the sale: 5,500+ sqft purpose-built for childcare on 1.8+ acres, with four outdoor play areas, a commercial kitchen, and recent improvements Less
Jasper Co., TX
View Details Childcare Center with Owned Real Estate - Southeast Texas
This licensed childcare center has been serving families in Southeast Texas since opening in 2012 — built from the ground up without external financing and grown entirely through operations. The center holds a clean compliance record with just 2 minor deficiencies across nearly 5,000 standards evaluated over five years, serves multiple school district areas through school bus drop-off arrangements, and has built its reputation on consistent care and active local community involvement.The school operates from a freestanding 3,500+ SF facility on 2.0+ acres of owned real estate in Southeast Texas. Licensed for 80+ children and currently operating with room to grow, the center is private-pay only — no subsidy administration — with tuition rates the seller acknowledges are below local market. A new owner can raise rates from day one. 2024 revenues were $290,000+. TRS certification and CACFP enrollment are both available to a new Less
Meet Chelsea Reue, a seasoned Childcare Sales Specialist with over a decade of experience as a preschool owner and industry expert. Chelsea recently joined the Preschool Exchange team, where she combines her deep understanding of childcare operations with her hands-on experience as a Preschool Secret Shopper, offering a unique perspective on market dynamics. As the host of The Business of Preschool podcast and a sought-after presenter, Chelsea is passionate about sharing her insights on the preschool industry. Her well-rounded background positions her to expertly guide clients through the sale of preschools, daycares, and Montessori schools, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction.



