Ref: 3101 | Childcare Business for Sale | North West Melbourne | 55 Places | Established

Overview

Established 55-place childcare centre in Melbourne’s fast-growing north-western corridor. Loyal word-of-mouth parent base and a rich educational program including STEM, music, drama and public speaking.

Reference: 3101
Price Guide: P.O.A

Location Details

A high-growth family catchment in Melbourne’s north-western corridor — rapidly expanding residential estates, young families, and sustained demand for quality early childhood education. Walking distance to multiple primary schools and local amenities.

Potential

A centre with strong underlying demand and multiple clear growth levers. Enrolments have been driven organically through parent referrals, with substantial untapped growth through digital marketing, social media, and structured enrolment campaigns.

Key Features

– Well-established 55-place centre with a long trading history
– Rich educational program including STEM, music, drama and public speaking
– Enrolments driven organically through parent referrals — significant untapped growth available
– Long-term commercial lease with exceptionally low rent per place, well below market
– Four children’s rooms and two outdoor play areas
– Five meals prepared daily by a dedicated on-site cook
– Experienced team of qualified educators — degree-qualified leadership, ECTs and specialist-trained teachers
– Flexible part-time staffing model
– Significant recent capital improvements
– Walking distance to multiple primary schools
– CCS-approved
– Government Funded Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten
– Genuine reason for sale — owner transitioning to a new career

Lease

Long-term commercial lease in place with exceptionally low rent per place — well below market.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM – 6:15 PM. Operating 52 weeks per year.

Employees

A team of experienced, qualified educators in place — degree-qualified leadership, specialist-trained teachers, Educational Leader, ECTs, and an on-site cook. Flexible part-time model scales wages with enrolments. Smooth handover with existing team.

Ideal For

Buyer must hold or be eligible to obtain a Childcare Provider Approval. Suitable for first-time buyers seeking a well-established entry into the sector, existing operators looking to expand their network, or acquisition groups adding to a portfolio. Early childhood experience beneficial.

Expressions of Interest

Significant price reduction — offers now invited.
The vendor is committed to sell and all reasonable offers will be presented.

Confidentiality & Inspections

A signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required to receive the full Information Memorandum. All inspections are strictly by appointment only and must be arranged through ChildcareLink. Please do not contact the centre or staff directly.

Disclaimer

Details are provided in good faith but are indicative only and subject to change. Prospective buyers must rely on their own enquiries and professional advice. Availability, inclusions and terms are subject to final documentation.