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California
Preschool - With Real Estate, Family Owned 30 Yrs
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$1,566,404
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Name: John Willingham, CBI, CCIM
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Description
The school is very clean and well maintained. For example, the floors are buffed and waxed quarterly, the A/C unit is serviced quarterly, and a part-time staff member cleans and maintains the school premises. This is a secured facility with iron fencing, an electronic gate, and a monitoring camera system inside and outside.
Business: Preschool. 501 Corp. This is a learning and structured environment with kindergarten readiness. Ages are from 5 weeks to the age of 12 years and 11 months old. Pricing brochure upon request.
Customer Type: mostly subsidized single/married parents that have a lower income and qualify for subsidized tuition paid by the State of California. Most clients are within a 10-mile radius.
Marketing: Website, Google, Facebook, Instagram. Best marketing is word of mount.
Competition: Seller does not see competition between daycare/preschool as most clients will go to the closest preschool near home or work.
School is selling for: $1,550,000
Real estate is selling for: $1,650,000
If you are interested in this business, a Non-Disclosure and Buyer profile will be sent to you. Employees are not aware of the sale. Qualified buyers will need SBA loan approval or must show proof of funds.
If you have any questions, please call Carol Bennett at 661-369-1516.Ad#:2355453
Detailed Information
Inventory: Included in asking price
Real Estate: Owned, Included in asking price
Building SF: 4,000
Employees: 15
Competition: Some nursery schools can be funded both publicly and privately. (IBIS 9/2024). This school has 138 on roll, 22% are private pay and 78% are subsidized. Opportunities: (per IBIS World 9/2024) High Revenue Growth (2019-2024) High Revenue Growth (2024-2029) High Performance Drivers Government consumption and investment
Financing: Seller or third party financing available for a qualified buyer
Support & Training: Seller will negotiate a transition period
Reason for Selling: Retirement
Posting Information
Posting ID:
291546
Business Category:
Service, Children & Kids
Business Types:
Daycare Center & Preschool
Children's Service
Keywords:
california, preschool, school, children, education
Attributes:
Broker Cooperation
Owner/Seller Financing
Real Estate Included
Training And Support
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Preschool - With Real Estate, Family Owned 30 Yrs
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#291546
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Agent, Broker or Seller Contact
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