Geauga County Licensed Childcare, 27 Years $462,230 Annual Revenue from a Small-Class Preschool and Childcare Center Serving Premium-Income Families in Northeast Ohio Business Description Geauga County families paying for childcare make a deliberate choice between corporate volume and individualized attention. This center operates on the individualized side of that decision. Class sizes run below Ohio licensing maximums. Staff ratios exceed what larger centers maintain. The enrollment base reflects families who evaluated alternatives and selected this model specifically for its structure, not its price point. Revenue of $462,230 flows through a 5,250 square foot leased facility that includes a rubber-surfaced outdoor playground. Eight staff members manage daily programming under a structured curriculum with defined scheduling and administrative procedures already documented and in use. The physical plant meets current Ohio Department of Job and Family Services licensing standards without deferred maintenance. No capital catch-up is required at closing. The Ohio childcare license transfers with the sale in current good standing. FF&E of $22,580 covers classroom furniture, educational materials, playground equipment, and administrative systems. Monthly rent of $7,000 covers the full facility. A buyer acquires active enrollment, a licensed and staffed operation, and 27 years of documented service history in one of Ohio's highest-income counties. Business History Geauga County was the founding location approximately 27 years ago when the center entered the licensed childcare market. Ohio ODJFS licensing has been maintained continuously throughout that period and currently stands in good status. The center expanded its programming over time to serve multiple age groups across the preschool and childcare spectrum, building enrollment through consistent daily operations rather than facility changes or geographic expansion. The 5,250 square foot facility has supported the current enrollment model throughout the center's history. FF&E of $22,580 reflects equipment in active daily use. The center enters the sale process with full staff, active enrollment, and a license in good standing. The business is offered for sale due to the owner pursuing other ventures. Potential Growth and Expansion Ohio's publicly funded childcare voucher program eligibility is established but not activated. Accepting vouchers opens enrollment to income-qualified families without facility changes or additional staff. After-school programming for school-age children fills afternoon capacity that currently sits unused. The existing facility and staff structure support that programming without additional infrastructure. Summer enrichment programming adds an enrollment category during the academic off-season. The 5,250 square foot facility supports summer camp or structured enrichment without a lease modification. The facility footprint supports additional classroom configuration within the existing licensed space. Adding enrollment slots increases revenue without a facility change. Geauga County school districts, pediatric offices, and employer benefit programs represent referral channels not currently engaged. Structured outreach to those channels produces enrollment inquiries without advertising spend. Competitive Overview New childcare center development in Geauga County faces a multi-year timeline. Ohio ODJFS licensing requirements, zoning approvals, and facility standards each add time and capital to any new market entry. Low population density across the county limits the number of locations that can support a licensed center at viable enrollment levels. Those conditions give existing licensed operators a structural position that new entrants cannot reach quickly. Corporate childcare chains maintain limited presence in Geauga County's smaller communities. The county's median household income ranks among Ohio's highest, which supports premium pricing and produces a family demographic that prioritizes program quality over cost. Families seeking below-maximum class sizes and individualized daily programming have limited alternatives in the immediate service area. A 27-year operating history in that environment reflects consistent enrollment retention across multiple competitive cycles. Key Highlights Annual revenue of $462,230 with SDE of $60,574 (13.1% margin) Established approximately 27 years ago; continuous operation in Geauga County 8 employees supporting daily operations under established procedures 5,250 sq ft leased facility at $7,000 per month including rubber-surfaced outdoor playground FF&E of $22,580 included; inventory $0 Ohio ODJFS childcare license in current good standing transfers with sale State voucher program eligibility established but not yet activated Reason for sale is other ventures; staff and enrollment remain stable Financials Summary Annual Revenue $462,230 Seller's Discretionary Earnings $60,574 SDE Margin 13.1% Asking Price $195,500 Price-to-SDE Multiple 3.23x Monthly Rent $7,000 FF&E $22,580 (included) Inventory $0 Revenue Trend Stable Ideal Buyer Profile Capital requirement is $195,500 for the full purchase price. Ohio ODJFS licensing mandates that childcare center directors hold specific educational credentials. A buyer who does not hold qualifying credentials needs a credentialed director hired and in place before assuming operational control. Early childhood education, licensed facility management, or business administration experience each reduce the regulatory learning curve on entry. The 8-person staff and documented daily procedures support an owner whose primary focus is enrollment management, staff oversight, and community relationship development. Daily on-site presence is required at the current SDE level. Activating the voucher program and adding after-school programming are the two highest-return opportunities available to a new owner without proportional increases in fixed cost. Confidentiality Notice A signed confidentiality agreement is required before financial details are released. Qualified buyers should contact the listing broker to request the full offering memorandum. 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