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education and child care business for Sale in Missouri

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Missouri Child Care Center With Director in Place

Lee's Summit, Jackson County, MO, US

Established early childhood education center and daycare for sale on the east side of Kansas City, Missouri. This state-licensed childcare business has operated successfully for decades and currently serves 105 enrolled children (full-time and part-time options available) against a licensed capacity of 115. The center offers infant through preschool programs plus a summer option for older siblings, supported by a full staff of approximately 26 employees, including an experienced Director who manages day-to-day operations. The buyer will assume an existing lease of $7,665.05 per month (includes insurance and taxes) on a well-maintained approximately 7,300 square foot facility. Strong financial performance is supported by projected annual revenue of approximately $1.19–$1.22 million and projected Seller’s Discretionary Earnings of $363,005 per a recent third-party appraisal. The offering price is $1,175,000 (asset sale), set equal to the independent Fair Market Value. This is a retirement sale with a mutually agreeable transition and training period available (not to exceed 6 months). Ideal for an experienced childcare operator or investor seeking a turnkey daycare acquisition with high enrollment, limited owner involvement, and attractive cash flow in a growing suburban market. All inquiries must be directed exclusively through Apex Business Advisors.

$1,175,000Asking Price
$1,095,347Revenue
$289,983Cash Flow

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for education and child care business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$360k
Median cash flow$93k
Median sale price$200k
Multiple range1.4x - 2.7x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$926k
Median cash flow$284k
Median sale price$800k
Multiple range2.3x - 3.8x

Over $2M

Median revenue$2.45m
Median cash flow$862k
Median sale price$3m
Multiple range3.4x - 6.8x

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

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By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating education and child care business acquisitions.

Verify licensing, capacity, and inspection history first

Licensed capacity, staff-to-child ratios, and a clean inspection record define what the business can earn and whether it keeps its doors open. Review violations before anything else.

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.