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63 Childcare Centres for sale in Australia

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Premium South Coast Early Learning Centre Offered Complete with Purpose Built Freehold Property

Mollymook Beach NSW

Mollymook Early Foundations presents a rare opportunity to acquire not only a highly regarded and well-established early learning business but also the freehold property from which it operates, offering the ultimate investment in both business and real estate. Ideally located at 192 Matron Porter Drive, Mollymook Beach, this purpose-built centre is licensed to provide centre-based care for up to

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Awesome opportunity in the Kimberley WA

With 2 activity rooms and baby sleep room catering for babies up to 6 years, this Centre has always performed very well and is highly regarded in the local area. With strong fees and solid occupancy, this centre is the perfect opportunity for an owner-operator. The Centre is the only one in town, servicing predominately professional familes. The centre consists of: Entry/Foyer Off

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$279,000

For Sale Childcare Centre Strong Returns Leasehold Long lease

Taree NSW

BLUE-CHIP ASSET | STRONG RETURNS | LONG SECURE LEASE A rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, institutional-quality childcare centre strategically positioned in a high-growth, high-demand corridor of the Mid North Coast, NSW. This purpose-built 60+ place centre represents a genuine blue-chip childcare asset, underpinned by strong community demand, near-full occupancy, and a long-establis

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$1,200,000

Childcare Freehold Going Concern | Orange NSW

Dubbo & Central NSW Region, NSW

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable childcare business together with its freehold property in Orange, one of regional NSW's key commercial centres. With a proven trading history spanning more than a decade, this established early learning service offers an attractive combination of business profitability, property ownership and potential for future growth. Key In

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Premium Leasehold Going Concern Childcare Ref 3692

Sydney Region, NSW

* South Western Sydney Growth Corridor * Large-scale, purpose-built childcare operation * Licensed capacity exceeding 135 places * Substantial land holding of approximately 3,217sqm * Strong established fee structure exceeding $190 per child per day * FY2026 revenue circa $6 million * EBITDA Circa $1.25m An opportunity exists to acquire a substantial leasehold childcare business, operating from

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Brand New Childcare Centre for Sale - Central Coast NSW

Gosford & Central Coast Region, NSW

A rare opportunity to secure a brand-new long day care centre in one of the Central Coast's fastest-growing residential corridors. Now opening, the centre offers an incoming operator a true fresh start: no inherited staff issues, no legacy enrolment mix, no reputational history and no deferred maintenance, just a ready-to-trade business positioned to capture demand from a rapidly expanding communi

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Modern Childcare Centre | Strong Utilisation & Expansion Potential

Melbourne Region, VIC

An exciting opportunity to acquire amodern childcare centre positioned within a high-density residential and commercial precinct in Melbourne, with convenient access to the CBD. Located on the ground floor of a high-rise residential complex and adjacent to a commercial high-rise, the centre benefits from a substantial surrounding catchment of families and working professionals. The centre current

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Rare Childcare Opportunity for Not-for-Profit Providers

Bassendean WA

Hexa Commercial is pleased to present Wind in the Willows, an established early childhood education service operating across two locations in Perth's eastern suburbs. This is a unique opportunity for an eligible Not-for-Profit Provider to acquire an established childcare operation, with the flexibility to consider the business together with the freehold property in Bassendean and/or leasehold

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Childcare Business for Sale | Western Sydney | 29 Places | Established

Sydney Region, NSW

Reference: 2120 Overview A rare and affordable entry into childcare ownership - a well-established, boutique 29-place long day care business in Sydney's fast-growing west. Operating for over a decade with a lean, low-risk cost base and an exceptionally low rent per place, the centre offers a hands-on owner-operator genuine headroom to grow. A true value-add opportunity, ideally suited to a first-

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108 Place Childcare Opportunity - Camden Area

Sydney Region, NSW

Here is a rare walk-in, walk-out opportunity to acquire a purpose-built 108-place childcare centre, fully furnished and equipped across six purpose-designed learning rooms. The centre is currently closed due to the operator's other obligations, allowing an incoming operator to relaunch under their own brand and operating model with no existing enrolments or staffing obligations to take over. With

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Brand-New Childcare Centre - Lake Macquarie NSW

Sydney Region, NSW

A rare opportunity to secure a newly opened, purpose-built childcare centre in one of NSW's fastest-growing residential corridors. Fully operational and welcoming families from its very first week, the centre has recorded an encouraging early start to enrolments, demonstrating strong demand from local families. With affordable rent, generous landlord incentive deeds and major population growth und

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Freehold Childcare Centre for Sale - St George

Sydney Region, NSW

Land, business and a solid team already in place - for sale after 19+ years with one owner Freehold childcare centres for sale in Sydney's St George area almost never reach the open market. Part of its community since 2004 and held by the same family for over 19 years, this boutique long day care centre is offered only because the owner is retiring. Approx. 697 sqm of land, a Meeting NQS rating i

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Established Water View Childcare | 30+ Places

Sydney Region, NSW

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational, licensed childcare centre in a premium waterfront precinct in the Ryde area. Currently trading at70% occupancywith clear upside, this is a rare chance to secure a high-quality, income-producing childcare business in one of Sydney's most sought-after locations. Key Features of This Opportunity: * 30+ licensed placeswith current occupancy a

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Established Two-Centre Early Learning Portfolio | Inner West & Central Coast NSW

Sydney Region, NSW

CBS Business Brokers presents an established early learning portfolio comprising two purpose-fitted centres across Inner West Sydney and the Central Coast NSW. Designed for an experienced operator, multi-site group or investor with suitable childcare expertise, the portfolio combines operational scale with clear pathways for future growth. The centres provide a combined 176 licensed places across

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Profitable 50+place childcare in South West Sydney

Sydney Region, NSW

A rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, fully established 50+ place long day care business in Sydney's thriving South West. Operating Monday to Friday and catering for children aged 0-6 years, the centre has built an outstanding local reputation through its play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and its deep engagement with a culturally diverse family commun

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Melbourne Childcare Groups - 125 Approved Places

Melbourne Region, VIC

Melbourne Childcare Groups - 125 Approved Places, Undersupplied Catchments A rare opportunity to acquire an established two centre Childcare group in Melbourne's sought-after eastern suburbs. Combined 125 approved places across two purpose-built centres, held under single ownership for 15-plus years. Average occupancy of approximately 79% in the most recent audited-equivalent special-purpose acco

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Ref:2115 | Brand-New Childcare Licence | South Coast NSW | 150 Places

Sydney Region, NSW

Brand-new turnkey childcare licence opportunity in a thriving South Coast CBD. 150 licensed places, CCS eligible. Located in the heart of the South Coast's largest CBD within a landmark mixed-use residential tower, adjacent to a major shopping centre and both public and private hospitals, within walking distance of the train station. Brand-new, DA-approved, turnkey long day care centre - fitout cu

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Childcare Centre for Lease | South West Sydney | 40 Places

Sydney Region, NSW

Childcare Centre for Lease | South West Sydney | 40 Places | Approved and Fitted Out Reference: 2127 Price Guide: Price on Application Key Features - 40 approved places - Service Approval recorded on the ACECQA National Register - Two-storey purpose-fitted centre with passenger lift on a 1,199 sqm lot - Three playrooms totalling approximately 155 sqm (gross) - Two outdoor play areas totalling ap

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Leasehold Childcare Centre Purpose built 39 Place Ref9018

Sydney Region, NSW

* Sort after Sutherland Shire * Currently has low Occupancy * Ideal for Owner Director * Long Lease * Full Training and Support for new owner Leasehold childcare centre for sale Located in sort after Sutherland Shire. Buyer needs to be an Approved Provider Confidentiality Agreement required to be signed by all prospective purchasers. All negotiations are confidential and buyers are required to

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$525,000

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

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$250,000

Thinking of Buying a Childcare Business in Australia? Here Are 3 Vital Questions to Ask

With over 1.3 million children in childcare across Australia and parents collectively paying close to A$7 billion in fees annually, the childcare sector represents a compelling business opportunity.

Backed by approximately A$8 billion in government subsidies and driven by a workforce that's more active than ever, industry revenue has grown at an annualised rate of 3.3% over five years to 2023-24, reaching an estimated $17.4 billion.

Before diving into this thriving industry, savvy buyers should ask these three critical questions:

1. What are the current occupancy rates and staff qualifications?

Why It Matters: Occupancy rates directly impact revenue potential, while staffing issues represent the industry's biggest challenge.

Currently, many centres are capping enrolments due to staff shortages, with over 8,000 vacancies reported across the sector in late 2023.

Meanwhile, the National Quality Framework mandates specific educator-to-child ratios and qualification requirements that significantly affect operational costs.

What to Check:

Request detailed occupancy data for the past 2-3 years and compare against licensed capacity
Review staff qualifications, retention rates and compliance with educator-to-child ratio requirements
Examine staff costs as a percentage of revenue (typically 60-70% of operational expenses)
Assess whether the centre has had to turn away families due to staffing limitations

2. What is the centre's National Quality Standard rating and competitive positioning?

Why It Matters: The National Quality Standard rating reflects the quality of education and care provided and heavily influences parents' selection decisions.

Meanwhile, market saturation is becoming a significant challenge, with many catchment areas seeing multiple competing centres opening within close proximity.

What to Check:

Obtain the official National Quality Standard rating reports for the facility
Analyse the local competitive landscape, particularly competing centres within a 2km radius (since January 2017, over 300 G8 Education centres alone have been affected by new rivals opening within this distance)
Evaluate what differentiates the centre from competitors (educational philosophy, specialised services, location advantages)
Assess whether the centre offers early childhood education services to compete with traditional preschools (a growing trend, with more 4-5 year olds now enrolled in preschool programs at long day care centres than in dedicated preschools)

3. How will emerging industry trends and potential regulatory changes affect the business?

Why It Matters: The childcare sector is undergoing significant transformation, with potential universal childcare reforms on the horizon, increased consolidation through acquisitions, and changing parent expectations for digital services and educational offerings.

What to Check:

Review the Productivity Commission's November 2023 draft report recommendations for universal childcare (up to 30 hours weekly for all children under five)
Assess the technological infrastructure of the centre and any needed investments to meet parents' expectations for digital communication and management tools
Understand how the centre is addressing market shifts toward premium services, holistic educational offerings and flexible care models
Investigate whether the centre has a strategy to adapt to the ACCC's developing mechanism to monitor and regulate private childcare providers

Ready to Make a Big Splash in Little Puddles?

Despite challenges like staff shortages and intense competition, the childcare sector offers compelling advantages: consistent demand, government support, and meaningful community impact.

With industry revenue projected to continue growing, driven by urbanisation, workforce participation, and evolving government policies, childcare businesses present a unique blend of social purpose and financial opportunity.

For a more comprehensive exploration of this opportunity, read the full article here: Your Guide to Buying a Childcare Business