Freehold or Leasehold Successful Private Childrens Day Nursery In Residenti

Price:

Freehold - £650,000
Leasehold - £100,000

Turnover:

Seller Ref:

1178DE

Location:

Derbyshire

Business Type:

Care Businesses

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Childrens day nurseries for sale in Derbyshire
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Description:

THE BUSINESS:

HISTORY

• Established in 1992 as a day nursery
• Acquired by vendors approximately 5 years ago
• Considerable improvements seen during tenure with investment of approximately £80,000 in infrastructure
• Range of robust management systems introduced resulting in improved financial and administrative performance
• Considerable attention to staff training and development
• Ongoing focus on business development activity maintained ensuring excellent occupancy rates
• OFSTED Inspection rating of “Good” in July 2011
• Recognised Derbyshire County Council Children’s Centre

REASON FOR SALE

• Vendors wish to pursue alternative business priorities

SERVICES

• Day nursery for
o Babies (0 to 18 months)
o Toddlers (18 months to 3 years)
o Pre school (3 years to 5 years)
• Highly supportive care service for all children with emphasis on safety, fun and education
• Meals provided
• Registered for a maximum of 43 children aged under 8

CUSTOMERS

• Mainly drawn from immediate locality with large housing estate, retail park and commercial park close by

STRENGTHS

• Established over 20 years with excellent local reputation
• Good recent OFSTED report
• Highly trained and loyal staffing complement
• Excellent and consistent financial performance
• Significant infrastructure investment seen
• Good website with work undertaken on SEO
• Large quantity of play equipment included within consideration price
• Competitive pricing structure in relation to local competition
• Community play resources recently acquired
• High quality children’s educational furniture from “early Excellence Centre”
• Plenty of outdoor play space

SCOPE

• Focus on cost reductions for corporate buyer could generate additional margins
• Scope to raise fees currently competitively priced
• Planning permission for conversion of upper floor to additional office space (partially completed)
• Opportunity to establish ‘after school’ care.

DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through Advent Business Sales. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967).

An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.

Location Details:

• Upmarket residential area with small Derbyshire market town • Delightful location and set within grounds of approximately three quarters of an acre • Middle and upper income demographic • Ample off road parking for set down, staff and visitors

Trading Hours:

• Weekdays 7.45am to 6pm

Accommodation:

• A converted and extended residential property. Upper Floor • Office • Attic store • Staff room Second Floor • Kitchen • Staff WC • Baby room • Baby changing room • Baby cot room • Sleep and play room • Office Ground Floor • Toddler room • Utility room • WCs • Main nursery • Kitchen Externally • Decked play area • Canopied outdoor play area • Further play area • Wild seed meadow • Pre school play area • Parents’ conference room