Profitable Child Care Center and Elementary School with Real Estate

Two buildings and two schools in one. Montessori Child Care Center building plus Montessori Elementary building with recreation field currently serves grades 1-6 with space to expand to 8th grade. Business and Real Estate only sold together.

1. Business Mission and Philosophy
The business, grounded in Montessori principles and philosophy, is a private Montessori school that serves children from toddlers through 6th grade. The mission is to "cultivate the greatest potential within every person." This philosophy emphasizes individualized learning, meeting students where they are, and ensuring they leave the school knowing what they love and what they are good at. The school strives to foster a lifelong love of learning.

2. Unique Value Proposition
The school is distinguished by its authentic Montessori curriculum, verified by the American Montessori Society (AMS), and its two "purple cows":
1. Science of Reading Curriculum – Focused on structured literacy, aligned with scientific methods.
2. Spanish Program – Integrated into the curriculum to build bilingual competencies from an early age.
The school has an excellent reputation and loyal customer base due to these unique offerings.

The real estate that the school occupies is also for sale. It was appraised in $4.72M in April 2024. The two buildings are 15,550 square feet on 2 acres.

3. Future Growth
A potential buyer should recognize the growth potential and strong foundational elements:
• The school is profitable following the consolidation of the elementary and lower schools.
• A new owner can leverage the synergies and cost savings from this merger to drive additional profit.
• The founders have built a strong community of families, loyal employees, and a highly respected faculty.
• Currently has 147 students enrolled and licensed for 290.

4. Market and Pricing
• The market for childcare and private education is broad but in a state of flux, with dissatisfaction growing around public education and traditional daycare models.
• The school serves a niche market focused on authentic Montessori education with added value from the Science of Reading and Spanish programs.
• Pricing is based on strategic budget assumptions and what the local market will bear, ensuring a balance between affordability and profitability.

4. Financial Overview
• The school has a total sales of $2.0M and EBITDA profit of $278K with add backs.