Turnkey Childcare Center with Recent Upgrades, flexible classrooms
Business Description
Established, fully equipped children's academy offering infant/toddler, preschool, pre-K, before- and after-school, and summer camp programming. This turnkey facility has been extensively updated by the current owner and is ready for a new operator to step in and continue growing an existing early-learning business.
Families enter through a cheerful reception and check-in area with clear sightlines into the center. A private administrative office near the entrance features an interior observation and service window, room for desks, filing, and a small seating area for parent meetings, plus a large exterior window and its own mini-split. A central hallway connects all program areas and provides ample display space for children's artwork and announcements.
The infant/toddler classroom serves up to six children (six weeks to 18 months) with defined learning and play areas, a cozy reading corner, low open shelving, large windows, and substantial storage. The preschool classroom accommodates up to 13 children with a dedicated circle-time area, dramatic-play center with child-sized kitchen, and learning centers for early math, literacy, art, and fine-motor development. The pre-K classroom holds up to 20 children and features a large meeting rug, multiple whiteboards, several child-sized tables, a calming area, an extensive built-in cubby wall, large windows, ceiling fans, and a mini-split. The school-age room offers an open, flexible layout for homework, STEM, arts and crafts, and full-day summer camp, with a reading nook, staff workspace, mini-split, and a direct exterior exit to the playgrounds. Classrooms are not permanently walled, allowing a new owner to reconfigure space as enrollment and licensing needs evolve.
The kitchen has been fully renovated with new upper and lower cabinetry, countertops, a commercial-grade sink and faucet, range, microwave, refrigerator, and serving counter. An on-site washer and dryer with commercial-grade venting handle daily laundry in-house. A new utility sink supports cleaning and maintenance.
Three separate fenced playgrounds serve infants/toddlers, preschool/pre-K, and school-age children, with swings, sandboxes, climbing structures, ride-on toys, and open play space. New fencing and gates were installed to meet State of Rhode Island and DHS childcare requirements.
Recent improvements include three new mini-split heating and cooling systems, updated electrical with added outlets, new rear-wall insulation, a recently repaired roof, eight new toilets with freshly painted boys' and girls' restrooms and new mirrors, fresh paint throughout, and professionally maintained flooring. New storage cabinets, countertops, cubbies, and organizational systems have been added across the building, along with numerous new toys and classroom materials.
Technology includes keypad-entry access control, a check-in iPad running Brightwheel, and an iPad and wireless speaker in every classroom. Brightwheel supports attendance, real-time family communication, photos and updates, invoicing, tuition billing, and payment management, giving a buyer an established operational platform from day one.
Furnishings, equipment, educational materials, and playground assets are included. Financial performance, enrollment details, licensing information, and exact location will be provided to qualified buyers upon execution of a confidentiality agreement.
Families enter through a cheerful reception and check-in area with clear sightlines into the center. A private administrative office near the entrance features an interior observation and service window, room for desks, filing, and a small seating area for parent meetings, plus a large exterior window and its own mini-split. A central hallway connects all program areas and provides ample display space for children's artwork and announcements.
The infant/toddler classroom serves up to six children (six weeks to 18 months) with defined learning and play areas, a cozy reading corner, low open shelving, large windows, and substantial storage. The preschool classroom accommodates up to 13 children with a dedicated circle-time area, dramatic-play center with child-sized kitchen, and learning centers for early math, literacy, art, and fine-motor development. The pre-K classroom holds up to 20 children and features a large meeting rug, multiple whiteboards, several child-sized tables, a calming area, an extensive built-in cubby wall, large windows, ceiling fans, and a mini-split. The school-age room offers an open, flexible layout for homework, STEM, arts and crafts, and full-day summer camp, with a reading nook, staff workspace, mini-split, and a direct exterior exit to the playgrounds. Classrooms are not permanently walled, allowing a new owner to reconfigure space as enrollment and licensing needs evolve.
The kitchen has been fully renovated with new upper and lower cabinetry, countertops, a commercial-grade sink and faucet, range, microwave, refrigerator, and serving counter. An on-site washer and dryer with commercial-grade venting handle daily laundry in-house. A new utility sink supports cleaning and maintenance.
Three separate fenced playgrounds serve infants/toddlers, preschool/pre-K, and school-age children, with swings, sandboxes, climbing structures, ride-on toys, and open play space. New fencing and gates were installed to meet State of Rhode Island and DHS childcare requirements.
Recent improvements include three new mini-split heating and cooling systems, updated electrical with added outlets, new rear-wall insulation, a recently repaired roof, eight new toilets with freshly painted boys' and girls' restrooms and new mirrors, fresh paint throughout, and professionally maintained flooring. New storage cabinets, countertops, cubbies, and organizational systems have been added across the building, along with numerous new toys and classroom materials.
Technology includes keypad-entry access control, a check-in iPad running Brightwheel, and an iPad and wireless speaker in every classroom. Brightwheel supports attendance, real-time family communication, photos and updates, invoicing, tuition billing, and payment management, giving a buyer an established operational platform from day one.
Furnishings, equipment, educational materials, and playground assets are included. Financial performance, enrollment details, licensing information, and exact location will be provided to qualified buyers upon execution of a confidentiality agreement.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 20
- Employees
- 11 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- Turnkey childcare facility with reception/check-in area, private office with observation window, and flexible classrooms (no permanent walls) for infants/toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and school-age/summer camp programs. Updated kitchen with new cabinetry, countertops, commercial-grade sink, range, microwave, and refrigerator; on-site washer and dryer. Three new mini-split heat/AC units, updated electrical, new insulation, recent roof repair, refreshed restrooms with eight new toilets, fresh paint, and professionally maintained flooring. Extensive built-in storage, cubbies, and cabinetry throughout. Child-sized furniture, educational materials, toys, rugs, and play equipment included. Three age-separated fenced playgrounds with swings, sandboxes, climbing structures, and ride-on toys; new fencing and gates meet RI DHS requirements. Keypad-entry security, iPads in each classroom and at check-in, wireless speakers, and Brightwheel platform for attendance, communication, and billing.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Market conditions strongly favor established operators. Demand for licensed care in Rhode Island far exceeds supply: the state ranks among the most expensive in the nation for child care, with center-based costs averaging roughly $18,000 per year, and major providers report waitlists stretching into 2026–2027 with classrooms closed for lack of staff. About 72% of Rhode Island children have all parents in the workforce, and the state estimates $516 million in annual economic loss from care shortages, making licensed capacity a scarce, valued asset. Nationally, childcare revenue is projected to reach $68 billion in 2026, driven by dual-income households and employer-sponsored care. Policy support is expanding, including CCAP subsidies, an educator childcare pilot, and new employer tax credits (HB 7171, H 7393, federal 45F). The main industry constraint is workforce; a buyer acquiring a licensed, staffed, recently upgraded facility avoids the multi-year timeline and cost of opening new.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The biggest lever is enrollment: tuition runs ~$27K/month against fixed rent ($4,105) and a staffed classroom base, so each added child falls almost entirely to the bottom line until capacity or ratios force a new hire. Monthly revenue already ranges from ~$20K to ~$33K — simply smoothing the soft months (February, May, summer) toward the $33K peak adds ~$40K/year. Second, pricing: an annual tuition increase of 4–5% on ~$330K of revenue adds ~$15K at nearly 100% margin. Third, new programs: before/after-school care, summer camp, and extended hours use the renovated space you already pay for; RI CCAP (state childcare assistance) participation opens a subsidized demand pool. Fourth, marketing: spend to date is minimal (~$3K, mostly local sponsorships) — basic digital presence and Google reviews are untapped in an undersupplied area. Finally, labor leverage: payroll is ~62% of revenue; an owner-operator absorbing the director role converts that salary directly into earnings.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 3,920
- Rent
- $4,105 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 7/1/2027
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Changing family needs; the owner who runs the center must step back.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2543200
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