About the Business

Benefits of this Business:

• Boutique 40+ place childcare centre available for acquisition in Melbourne’s south-east.
• The centre has well-established reputation among the locals, as it first opened approx. 10+ years ago.
• Fully managed centre with a team in place that has a good relationship with families and can significantly improve the business. Only limited involvement is required from the owner for daily operations.
• Over the past 12 months, the centre has maintained an occupancy rate of approx. 70%.
• There is a waiting list in place for some age-group rooms.
• Turnover for FY 2024 is approx. $1.2M.
• This catchment is home to 1,279 children aged under 5, or a ratio of 3.01 children per LDC place as of April 2025.
• The highest daily fee in the catchment area can reach up to $182 while the centre is currently charging $130 - $140 per child, leaving room for a new operator to reconsider the fee structure.
• Strategically located within walking distance of 2 primary schools, with the nearest one 400 m across the road. The combined number of students enrolled in these two schools in 2023 is 493.
• Surrounding the centre within approx. 2 km, there are 4 more primary schools, highlighting a suburb with various schools that cater to the demand from families with young children in the area.
• Benefiting from its location on a busy arterial road, the centre enjoys high visibility from 20,000 daily commuters using the road.
• Apart from being located close to schools, the centre is also near a shopping centre, a retail complex, a recreational centre, a swim school, a train station, and a freeway. The location is ideal for a new operator seeking convenience within a short distance.
• The building is single level featuring 3 children’s rooms, reception area, decks, secured outdoor play areas, and 8 car parking spaces.
• Affordable rent.
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Contact Wendy Zhou on 0422 011 188 to receive a copy of the information memorandum.

*Prospective buyers should have Provider Approval in place or apply for it and sign a confidentiality agreement to receive information.