FREEHOLD WRAPAROUND CHILDCARE BUSINESS in Cheshire for Sale.
Detached modern building standing in its own grounds of approximately 810 square metres (8,718 square feet), with security fenced perimeter, surrounded by a densely populated community in the heart of this Cheshire town, providing easy access from a huge catchment area. This highly regarded and much-loved wraparound childcare facility accommodates 65 children at any one time and provides high quality, affordable care for 4 to 11-year-olds in a safe, caring and above all inspiring environment. Registered with Ofsted to provide childcare and there are 330 children registered to access the services of the facility.
THE PROPERTY
Modern, brick-built, single storey building with 164 square metres (1,765 square feet) of internal floor space in an open plan arrangement. Secured entry system leading to reception, corridor with utility areas including management office with staff rest area, fully fitted kitchen, tree customer W.C. and one disabled/staff toilet. Utility cupboard. Open plan floor with areas dedicated to entertainment, games, play and early years activity stations. Energy efficient lighting and CCTV throughout. Externally, large secure play area with an array of play equipment. The roof has a bank of solar panels installed in 2019, providing low-cost energy to the entire building. Planning permission was approved for a first-floor extension, doubling the building footprint and therefore extending the registered childcare provision to 110. This build consent was not initiated by the owner at the time, but we see no reason why this could not be applied for again and meet with planning approval. Existing plans will be made available to seriously interested parties.
THE BUSINESS
Our client has been a highly regarded provider in this sector for over 20 years and now wishes to have more time to explore other interests. Annual turnover £268,292. The childcare facility has over 200 registered regular users yet only provides after school and holiday club services at present with limited openings. There is very obvious potential for childcare sector operators to provide a more comprehensive day nursery or children’s daycare provision to the surrounding area. The business has forged an excellent reputation and strong working relationships with local schools, local residents and the local authority. This has been brought about purely by word of mouth, leaving a tremendous amount of potential to grow the business by promoting more aggressively over social media.
