Two Well-Established, Profitable Child Care Centers in Downtown Columbus
Education & Children Businesses for Sale
- Primary Category: Day Care & Child Care Centers for Sale
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving early childhood education business with two fully staffed and strategically located centers in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. The facilities are licensed for a combined capacity of 180 children and are led by assistant directors at each site, with oversight from a seasoned operations director. Designed for operational independence and consistent quality, the business is a strong fit for both strategic and financial buyers.
Business Highlights:
Licensed for 180 Children: The centers serve infants through pre-K, with thoughtfully designed, age-specific classrooms that support developmental milestones at every stage.
Turnkey Operations: Each location is fully staffed with qualified educators and administrative personnel. Oversight by a dedicated operations director ensures consistency and compliance across both sites.
Prime Columbus Ohio Locations: Strategically situated near major hospitals, government buildings, and corporate offices—offering unmatched convenience for working families.
Outstanding Facilities:
Age-appropriate classrooms tailored to developmental needs
Outdoor play areas at each center
On-site commercial kitchen for freshly prepared meals
Digital check-in systems and secure entryways for enhanced safety
Technology-Driven Management: The business uses advanced child care software for attendance tracking, tuition billing, staff scheduling, and parent communications—streamlining operations and enhancing family engagement.
Strong Brand and Community Reputation: Known for a warm, family-focused culture and a high standard of care, the centers enjoy strong retention and word-of-mouth referrals.
Growth Opportunities: Expansion potential exists through increased marketing, optimizing classroom utilization, or scaling to additional sites.
Staffing:
Led by assistant directors at each location and supported by a centralized operations director, the business has a stable, experienced team in place. This structure allows for low owner involvement while maintaining high-quality operations.
Owner Involvement:
Minimal. The owner is not required to manage day-to-day operations, making this a turnkey opportunity for both owner-operators and absentee investors.
Training & Transition:
The seller is committed to a smooth handoff and will provide training and transition support post-sale to ensure continuity of operations.
Confidentiality Notice:
Further details, including financials and business identity, will be made available to qualified buyers upon execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Next Steps:
Interested parties are invited to contact us to request an NDA and begin the confidential review process. This opportunity is ideal for buyers seeking a professionally managed, scalable childcare business in a growing Downtown Columbus market.
Financial Information
- $1,200,000 Asking Price
- $266,000 Cash Flow
- N/A Gross Revenue
- N/A Down Payment
Business Location
- City: Columbus
- State: Ohio
Reason for Sale
- Retirement
Detailed information
- Year Established: 2013
- Home Based: No
- Franchise: No
- Relocatable: No
- Lender Prequalified: No
- SBA Prequalified: No
- Full-Time Employees: 17
- Part-Time Employees: N/A
- Contractors: N/A
- Owner Worked Hours/w: N/A
- Adjusted EBITDA: N/A
- Inventory Included: No
- Inventory Value: N/A
- Monthly Rent: N/A
- Real Estate Available: Yes
- Real Estate Included: No
- Real Estate Value: N/A
- Building Size: 12100
- FF&E Included?: No
Training/Support
- The seller is committed to a smooth handoff and will provide training and transition support post-sale to ensure continuity of operations.
Facilities
- 2 Locations with a combined square footage of 12,100. 1 location is 4,500 square feet, the other is 7,600 square feet.
Market Outlook/Competition
- The Columbus, Ohio childcare market is experiencing steady growth as more parents return to on-site work in the post-pandemic environment. This shift has driven increased demand for reliable, high-quality child care services. Parents are placing greater emphasis on early childhood education, seeking programs that nurture developmental milestones and prepare children for long-term success. At the same time, employers are recognizing the critical role of child care in workforce stability,.
Real Estate Description
- Leased.
Business Listed by
Jim Kegelmeyer
Sunbelt of ColumbusContact Business Broker
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