Turnkey Licensed Preschool & Early Education Center
Business Description
Established early education center w/ strong community reputation
Turnkey established early childhood education center with over 10 years of continuous operation, located in Missoula, Montana, offers a highly desirable community known for its quality of life, outdoor access, strong local economy, and family-friendly culture. The business has built a strong reputation for quality programming, stable enrollment, and consistent service to families in the community.
The school offers licensed preschool programming alongside a microschool model, providing a differentiated but proven early education offering. Programs emphasize structured routines, social-emotional development, nature based and age-appropriate academic foundations. The school is supported by experienced staff, established systems, and long-standing community relationships, resulting in consistent enrollment and operational stability.
Day-to-day operations are managed by a trained team, allowing flexibility for a new owner to be hands-on or operate at a higher level. The business is well-suited for education professionals, small school operators, or individual investors seeking a stable, mission-aligned acquisition in a growing Montana market.
Reason for Sale: After 28 years in early childhood education, the owner is transitioning away from daily operations to focus on another education initiative. This is a planned transition, not a distressed sale.
Key Business Highlights
· Licensed, turnkey preschool with established staff
· 10+ years operating history in Missoula, MT
· Differentiated microschool model with strong demand and student waitlist
· Owner currently operates primarily offsite
· Consistent enrollment supported by community trust
· Located in a highly desirable, family-oriented community
The school offers licensed preschool programming alongside a microschool model, providing a differentiated but proven early education offering. Programs emphasize structured routines, social-emotional development, nature based and age-appropriate academic foundations. The school is supported by experienced staff, established systems, and long-standing community relationships, resulting in consistent enrollment and operational stability.
Day-to-day operations are managed by a trained team, allowing flexibility for a new owner to be hands-on or operate at a higher level. The business is well-suited for education professionals, small school operators, or individual investors seeking a stable, mission-aligned acquisition in a growing Montana market.
Reason for Sale: After 28 years in early childhood education, the owner is transitioning away from daily operations to focus on another education initiative. This is a planned transition, not a distressed sale.
Key Business Highlights
· Licensed, turnkey preschool with established staff
· 10+ years operating history in Missoula, MT
· Differentiated microschool model with strong demand and student waitlist
· Owner currently operates primarily offsite
· Consistent enrollment supported by community trust
· Located in a highly desirable, family-oriented community
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 15
- Facilities & Assets
- Location: Missoula, Montana. The business operates from a leased 2,600 sq ft facility with total monthly rent of $3,150. The lease includes five optional 12 month extensions, offering long term stability for a new owner. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:20 AM to 5:20 PM. The owner works primarily offsite with a trained team managing daily operations. The asking price includes about $10,000 in inventory, $60,000 in FF&E, and $25,000 in leasehold improvements. A State of Montana Child Care License is in place, supporting continuity.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,600
- Rent
- $3,150.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- See Business Overview
- Transition Support
- 30 Days - As needed
Listing Info
- ID
- 2441126
- Listing Views
- 301
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