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Licensed Childcare Center

Charlotte, North Carolina

A five-star rated early learning center licensed for 128 children, currently operating at 96% enrollment with a waitlist in the infant and toddler rooms. The center has a tenured teaching staff and a director who intends to remain after the sale. Tuition is billed monthly through automatic payment.

Financial snapshot

Asking Price

$1,450,000

Annual Revenue

$2,180,000

Annual Owner Earnings

$412,000

Monthly Owner Earnings

$34,333

EBITDA

$376,000

Asking Price / Earnings Multiple

3.5x

Business overview

Years Established
21
Employees
29
Full-Time Employees
24
Part-Time Employees
5
Owner Hours / Week
15
Industry
Education
Business Model
Monthly tuition enrollment
Legal Structure
LLC
Reason for Sale
Retirement
Sale Type
Full Acquisition
Seller Financing
Available
Owner Transition
3–6 months

Financial performance

5-year revenue growth

25.3%

Owner earnings margin

18.9%

Net margin

14.2%

2021Revenue $1,740,000 · SDE $329,000 · EBITDA $299,000
2022Revenue $1,841,000 · SDE $348,000 · EBITDA $317,000
2023Revenue $1,948,000 · SDE $368,000 · EBITDA $335,000
2024Revenue $2,061,000 · SDE $390,000 · EBITDA $354,000
2025Revenue $2,180,000 · SDE $412,000 · EBITDA $375,000

Navy bars show annual revenue. Gold bars show seller's discretionary earnings.

Assets and liabilities

Assets included

  • Building and playground (owned)$980,000
  • Classroom furnishings and equipment$165,000
  • State license and five-star rating—

Liabilities

  • Commercial mortgage$420,000
    Paid off at closing

Customers and operations

Number of Customers
123
Recurring Revenue
98%
Largest Customer
2% of revenue
Geographic Service Area
South Charlotte
Owner responsibilities
Financial oversight, licensing compliance
Management team
Center director, assistant director
Facilities
11,500 sq ft owned building with fenced playground
Operating hours
Mon–Fri 6:30am–6pm
Technology / systems
Procare, Tuition Express
Licenses
NCDCDEE five-star license

Growth opportunities identified by the seller

  • Add after-school and summer camp programs
  • Extend operating hours for shift workers
  • Open a second location

Document data room

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  • Listing Summary

    2025 · Verified

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  • Profit & Loss Statement

    2024 · Verified

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  • Profit & Loss Statement

    2023 · Verified

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  • Balance Sheet

    2024 · Verified

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  • Federal Tax Return

    2024 · Unverified

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  • Equipment & Asset List

    2025 · Verified

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  • Customer Concentration Report

    2025 · Unverified

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  • Lease Agreement

    2023 · Verified

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