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education and child care business for Sale in Indiana
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Absentee Licensed Childcare Center + Real Estate
Indiana, United States
IN, US
Well-established, licensed childcare center and preschool in Southern Indiana, offered together with its owned real estate. The center has served the same community for more than three decades and cares for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten across eight age-graded classrooms, open year-round. The business runs on an absentee basis: an on-site director manages day-to-day operations while ownership contributes only about one hour per week. It is supported by a tenured, credentialed team of roughly 20 staff. Revenue is recurring weekly tuition, funded by a mix of private-pay families and state childcare-subsidy vouchers, and supplemented by federal food-program reimbursements. The state recently increased the center's licensed capacity, creating immediate room to grow enrollment against a largely fixed cost base, a clear, day-one value-add for a new owner. Current utilization leaves meaningful open, licensable seats, with a waitlist in the youngest rooms. A temporary dip in the most recent full year was driven by a state subsidy-voucher pause that has since been reinstated, and the business is pacing back toward its prior peak. The purpose-built facility (~6,300 sq ft) includes a commercial kitchen, secured playgrounds, and code-compliant classrooms, and is included in the asking price. Because the real estate represents more than half of the purchase price, the transaction qualifies for SBA financing with 25-year amortization, which lowers a buyer's debt service and improves coverage. Ideal for an owner-operator, a first-time buyer using SBA financing, or a regional childcare operator seeking a turnkey add-on. A signed non-disclosure agreement and buyer qualification are required to receive detailed financials and the confidential information memorandum. All figures are approximate, unaudited, and subject to verification. Inquiries are handled exclusively through Munera Capital. Confidential listing. A signed NDA and buyer qualification are required before the business name, exact location, and detailed financials are released.
$1,780,000Asking Price
$1,000,000Revenue
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Preschools
Preschools
Established Montessori School for Sale – 50-Year Legacy
Porter County, Indiana, United States
Porter County, IN, US
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Montessori school with a 50-year operating history in Northwest Indiana. The school has built a strong reputation for academic excellence and community trust. The Academy provides authentic Montessori education for children ages 18 months through 6 years, focusing on independence, critical thinking, and individualized learning through tactile materials and multi-aged classrooms. The business operates from a well-maintained, stand-alone 6,750 sq. ft. facility specifically designed for the Montessori method. Recent capital improvements include updated HVAC systems, a new roof, water heater, enhanced security, and renovated playground areas. The school is staffed by 14 full-time employees, with all lead teachers holding Montessori certifications—an uncommon distinction in the local childcare market. Revenue is generated through a structured 10-month academic program with tuition ranging from $525 to $1,040 per month depending on schedule, complemented by a profitable 10-week summer program. Enrollment is primarily referral-driven, supported by a long-standing reputation and active social media marketing. Significant growth potential exists through immediate expansion by filling two currently unused classrooms, allowing a new owner to increase enrollment and revenue without major capital investment. 90+ students currently enrolled with the capacity for 45-50 more. Montessori Schools in Indiana do not require traditional DCFS licensure. The school benefits from strong staff retention, including team members with decades of tenure, providing operational stability and deep institutional knowledge. The retiring owner is willing to provide transition support to ensure continuity for staff, students, and families. This turnkey opportunity offers both a meaningful educational mission and an attractive work-life balance with a public-school calendar and no weekend hours. Ideal for an educator, Montessori professional, or investor seeking a respected, community-rooted education business with clear growth potential.
$725,000Asking Price
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Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for education and child care business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$361k
Median cash flow$89k
Median sale price$204k
Multiple range1.4x - 2.8x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$927k
Median cash flow$279k
Median sale price$800k
Multiple range2.4x - 4.5x
Over $2M
Median revenue$2.41m
Median cash flow$858k
Median sale price$3m
Multiple range3.4x - 6.5x
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
What to know about education and child care business acquisitions
GW
Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating education and child care business acquisitions.
Check staff credentials, ratios, and turnover
Qualified teachers and directors are both required and hard to replace; losing staff can push you below licensed ratios and force closures.
Examine enrollment, waitlists, and retention
Recurring tuition and a waitlist are the value; get enrollment trends by program and watch revenue-per-child against market benchmarks.
Understand the owner-director's role
In many centers the owner is the licensed director and the face to parents. Know whether a qualified director stays or must be hired.
Assess the real estate and facility
Playgrounds, classrooms, and safety build-outs are capital-heavy and regulated; confirm the space supports licensed capacity without expensive remediation.
Review safety, insurance, and liability exposure
Background-check compliance, incident history, and coverage are non-negotiable here. Confirm standing and adequacy before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, helped by recurring tuition. Lenders focus on licensing standing, enrollment stability, and director transfer, so a clean regulatory record and a director who stays make funding straightforward.