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Childcare Centres for Sale in Adelaide

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Browse childcare centres, long day care services and early learning centres for sale across Adelaide, from the northern suburbs and Mawson Lakes to the south, the west and Mount Barker. Compare occupancy, ratings and leases on live Business For Sale listings and enquire free.

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Established Childcare Business (Underperforming)

Adelaide SA

This established early learning business provides high-quality long day care and early childhood education within a warm, family-focused environment. Built on a strong reputation for nurturing children through their formative years, the centre delivers a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, fostering children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development

Education

$250,000

Fully Managed Independence-Focused Early Learning Centre

Adelaide Region, SA

32 Licensed Places 22 5.0 star Google Ratings to 2044 Lease Security Meeting NQS Rating THE OPPORTUNITY A rare chance to acquire a genuinely authentic, five-star-rated, independence-focused early learning centre in Northern Adelaide fully licensed, fully compliant, and priced for what it is today, not what it could be. The accreditation, reputation, secure long-term lease and immaculate premis

Education

$179,000 WIWO

THE CHILDCARE CENTRE WAITING TO BE FILLED

Adelaide Region, SA

Licensed Childcare Centre | South Australia | $182,000 WIWO | 32 Licensed Places | NQS 'Meeting' Rating | 10-Year Lease With 32 licensed places and only 11 children currently enrolled, this fully operational childcare centre has done all the hard work and left all the upside for you. The licence is in place. The NQS 'Meeting' rating is earned. The 10-year lease is signed. The staff are on. The

Education

$182,000 WIWO

Established Early Learning Centre | Northern Adelaide, SA

Adelaide Region, SA

A rare opportunity to secure a beautifully presented, fully licensed early learning centre in Adelaide's northern corridor where all the hard work has already been done. This is not a startup. This is not a turnaround. This is a strategic acquisition with upside already built in. With infrastructure, licensing, quality ratings, and a long-term lease secured, the next owner simply needs to ste

Education

$182,000

Market snapshot

Buying a childcare centre in Adelaide, SA, depends on occupancy, the quality rating and the lease. Buyers usually ask about licensed places, average daily occupancy, waiting lists, fees and the latest rating under the National Quality Standard. Growth areas in the north, such as Munno Para, Angle Vale and Two Wells, and Mount Barker in the Hills bring new families and new competition, while established suburbs in the east and inner south often have steady demand and few new centres. Some centres for sale are under filled, which can suit an operator who can lift occupancy, but price and finance should reflect that. You also need approval from the Education Standards Board before you can run the service. There are currently 4 childcare centres listed in Adelaide on this hub. Use the live listings as the source of truth. Shortlist, enquire free, and set an alert for new Adelaide centres.

How to buy a Childcare Centre in Adelaide

Register free on Business For Sale and shortlist Adelaide childcare centres by suburb, places and budget.
Enquire to request occupancy history, fee schedules, the quality rating report, staffing and the lease.
Apply for provider and service approvals with the Education Standards Board, check the lease, building and staff, then arrange finance and settlement.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a childcare centre cost in Adelaide?

Childcare centre prices in Adelaide depend on licensed places, occupancy, net profit, the quality rating and the lease. A full centre with a long lease is valued far above an under filled one. Compare asking prices on live Business For Sale listings and ask your accountant to check occupancy against income before you offer.

Can I buy an Adelaide childcare centre without a broker?

Yes. Business For Sale lists private owners next to broker listings for Adelaide childcare centres, and you can enquire free on both. Owners often sell direct to protect staff and families. Sign the confidentiality agreement before you visit, and use a lawyer who knows provider approvals and childcare leases.

What should I check before buying a childcare centre?

Check occupancy by day over a full year, waiting lists, fees and subsidy income, wages and educator qualifications. Read the latest assessment and rating report and any compliance notices. Review the lease, building condition and outdoor areas, nearby competition and new centres planned, and allow time for approvals from the Education Standards Board.

How do I get alerts for new childcare centres in Adelaide?

Create a free buyer account on Business For Sale, save a search for childcare centres in Adelaide and turn alerts on. You can narrow it by price or area, such as the northern suburbs or the Hills. Matching centres are emailed when they go live, so you can request occupancy figures quickly.

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