Turnkey State-Licensed School-Age Daycare + Summer Camp
Business Description
40+-Year Established Licensed Daycare - 3 Revenue Streams - $225K
Rare 40+-year-established, state-licensed school-age daycare business in Oakland County, MI - one of Metro Detroit's top-ranked school districts and among the wealthiest suburbs in Michigan. This
is a proven, cash-flowing, multi-revenue operation with THREE distinct branded programs under one roof and one lease:
1. AFTER SCHOOL - State-licensed school-age childcare with free daily pickup from Area Schools. Publicly priced at a week with no long-term contracts.
2. DAY CAMP - Full-summer state-licensed day camp, the LARGEST single revenue stream at $122,451 in 2025 (49% of gross). Well-established parent base with returning families year over year.
3. KARATE STUDIO - Karate program operating continuously 40+Years (the original brand that spawned the business). Adult and kid's classes, recurring monthly memberships.
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2025 gross revenue: $249,286
2025 owner cash flow: $85,738 (before add-backs)
$160,000 of inventory INCLUDED in the $225,000 asking price.
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The seller is relocating out of state and has REDUCED the asking price from $400,000 to $225,000 for a quick, clean transition. At this price, a qualified buyer acquires a 40+-year-established, state-licensed, cash-flowing daycare business - with its own transportation fleet (3 buses), three protected brand websites, and turnkey systems - for LESS THAN ONE YEAR OF GROSS REVENUE.
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This is an ideal acquisition for:
* An existing daycare or preschool operator adding an Oakland County-area location
* A first-time childcare entrepreneur seeking a proven, licensed, cash-flowing platform (no license lottery)
* A martial arts school operator wanting a facility with daytime childcare revenue built in
* An SBA-financed owner-operator using the reduced price and included inventory to accelerate loan approval
is a proven, cash-flowing, multi-revenue operation with THREE distinct branded programs under one roof and one lease:
1. AFTER SCHOOL - State-licensed school-age childcare with free daily pickup from Area Schools. Publicly priced at a week with no long-term contracts.
2. DAY CAMP - Full-summer state-licensed day camp, the LARGEST single revenue stream at $122,451 in 2025 (49% of gross). Well-established parent base with returning families year over year.
3. KARATE STUDIO - Karate program operating continuously 40+Years (the original brand that spawned the business). Adult and kid's classes, recurring monthly memberships.
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2025 gross revenue: $249,286
2025 owner cash flow: $85,738 (before add-backs)
$160,000 of inventory INCLUDED in the $225,000 asking price.
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The seller is relocating out of state and has REDUCED the asking price from $400,000 to $225,000 for a quick, clean transition. At this price, a qualified buyer acquires a 40+-year-established, state-licensed, cash-flowing daycare business - with its own transportation fleet (3 buses), three protected brand websites, and turnkey systems - for LESS THAN ONE YEAR OF GROSS REVENUE.
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This is an ideal acquisition for:
* An existing daycare or preschool operator adding an Oakland County-area location
* A first-time childcare entrepreneur seeking a proven, licensed, cash-flowing platform (no license lottery)
* A martial arts school operator wanting a facility with daytime childcare revenue built in
* An SBA-financed owner-operator using the reduced price and included inventory to accelerate loan approval
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 41
- Employees
- 4 Part-time
Owner + Part-Time / Casual Staff - Facilities & Assets
- Located in a well-established commercial building in Oakland County. The build-out is fully outfitted for state childcare licensing compliance:
- State Licensed School-Age Childcare Facility
- Approved floor plans and architectural drawings on file
- BFS Fire Plan & fire inspection documentation current
- Environmental health inspection documentation current
- Transportation & bus compliance documentation current
- CPR & First Aid compliance systems in place
- Full commercial kitchen area (refrigerators, convection oven, microwave, electric stove top, popcorn machine, cupcake maker, waffle maker, etc.)
- Dedicated martial arts / activity room (bags, mats, sparring gear)
- Dedicated art / craft / STEM classroom
- Homework / quiet study area
- Games and entertainment lounge (ping pong, foosball, arcade, gaming consoles, kids' playhouse)
- Updated flooring in main activity room
- Installed wall shelving, backpack hooks
- (5) smoke detectors, (5) CO detectors, (5) emergency exit signs, (3) fire extinguishers
- Wireless doorbell entry system
Lease in place and assignable subject to landlord approval. Rent approximately $4,414/month. - Market Outlook / Competition
- One of the top-ranked school districts in Michigan and consistently ranks among the wealthiest and
most family-dense suburbs in Metro Detroit. Demand for licensed after-school and summer care exceeds supply, and families are willing and able to pay.
This business is DIFFERENTIATED from every competing childcare operator in the area by:
1. 40+ years of continuous community presence
(competitors are 10 years or less)
2. Free bus pickup from Area Schools
(competitors have no fleet)
3. State license already in place
(competitors face 12-24 month license waits)
4. THREE branded programs monetizing one facility
(competitors run one program)
5. Martial arts belt program built into daycare
(a genuine parental "cool factor")
6. Full turnkey - buyer walks in on day one and operates. - Opportunities for Growth
- Multiple immediate levers a new owner can pull:
* BIRTHDAY PARTIES - the facility is party-ready (main room, karate bags, gaming, arcade, playhouse, full kitchen). Weekend party revenue is currently ZERO - this is an obvious $30-60K/year cash line.
* EXPAND MARTIAL ARTS - $55K in current karate revenue is well below industry potential for this square footage. Adding evening adult classes and a Little Dragons (ages 4-6) program could easily double this line.
* ADD PRESCHOOL / PRE-K - the facility could apply to license for younger age brackets, opening the much larger daytime childcare revenue pool.
* SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERSHIPS - direct partnerships with School District, and surrounding districts as an approved before/after care provider.
* DIGITAL MARKETING - current advertising spend is only $2,400/year. A modest paid social + Google Ads budget targeted to zip codes could materially lift enrollment.
* TUITION INCREASE - current week is BELOW the market for licensed care. A modest rate increase is fully absorbable by this parent demographic.
* ART CLASS PROGRAM - only $220 in 2025 revenue. Structured after-school art classes could add a fourth branded stream.
* DAY CAMP EXPANSION - camp is already the largest revenue line. Adding a second bus route, holiday break camps (spring break, winter break), and PA-day camps could push camp revenue past $200K without a facility change.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Rent
- $4,414 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is relocating out of state. Motivated seller - price recently reduced.
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide 4 full weeks of on-site training at no additional cost, including:
* State licensing compliance walk-through
* Parent introductions and handoff
* Vendor and supplier relationship transfer
* Bus route and transportation documentation transfer
* Curriculum and program materials transfer
* Enrollment / administrative systems training
* Full asset & inventory walk-through
* Handoff of all three brand websites and social accounts
Additional support beyond the 4 weeks is negotiable. - Financing Options
- Owner will consider - Inquire
Listing Info
- ID
- 2536701
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