Child Care Centre Chain
for Sale — Singapore
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A profitable three-centre preschool and childcare operator serving Singapore's HDB heartland since the mid-2010s. The group runs full-day programmes from infant care through kindergarten (K2) under a holistic, play-based, inquiry-led curriculum. Approximately 300 children are enrolled across the three centres, supported by a team of around 30 principals, teachers, assistants, and administrative staff. The business serves a niche Islamic/Malay-aligned community with limited direct competition in its category, and holds SPARK certification along with Partner Operator (POP) status — anchoring stable, government-supported enrolment demand.
- Ten-plus years of brand history across three centres in growth HDB towns
- Full programme range from infant care to K2 — maximises lifetime value per family
- Islamic/Malay community niche with high parent loyalty and limited direct competition
- SPARK Certification and Partner Operator (POP) status — government-backed fee framework and demand
- Fully self-managed team of ~30 with established teaching SOPs and curriculum materials
- Debt-free balance sheet, fully owner-funded, offered as a consolidated acquisition
| Metric (SGD) | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,705,131 | 1,885,553 | 1,857,633 | 1,766,151 |
| Gross profit | 783,840 | 1,058,970 | 1,025,022 | 1,063,600 |
| Expenses | 1,591,508 | 1,582,752 | 1,617,426 | 1,467,264 |
| EBITDA | 113,623 | 302,801 | 240,207 | 298,887 |
| EBITDA margin | 6.66% | 16.06% | 12.93% | 16.92% |
| Profit before tax | 113,623 | 302,801 | 240,207 | 298,887 |
Figures as reported by the seller. FY2025 recovery in margin reflects tighter cost control. Full financials and centre-level breakdown available post-NDA.
Three private limited companies incorporated in Singapore, one per operating centre. Sold on a consolidated basis.
100% held by two founding directors. Both are preparing for retirement and are motivated to hand over to new leadership.
- Brand, curriculum, teaching SOPs, and all intellectual property
- Parent contracts and enrolment base (~300 students)
- SPARK certification and Partner Operator (POP) status
- Three operating leases — two HDB units, one privately leased (recently renewed)
- Fully trained principals, teachers, and administrative team
- Furniture, fixtures, and fittings — buyer to procure or negotiate separately
- Any personal assets of the founding directors
Debt-free. No outstanding loans. Fully owner-funded to date.
Normalised working capital to be delivered at completion.
~30 staff across three centres: three principals, teaching and assistant-teaching teams, school assistants, cooks, plus a central admin manager and finance officer. Fully self-managed — founders willing to support a structured handover.
Three operating centres across Singapore's HDB heartland. Two centres in HDB-leased units, one centre on a privately leased site with a recently renewed lease. All lease arrangements are transferable subject to landlord and regulatory consent.
SPARK-certified operator with Partner Operator (POP) status. All ECDA licences and centre approvals in place. Fee ceilings and subsidy eligibility aligned with the government's POP framework.
Two directors provide governance and oversight; day-to-day operations are led by centre principals and the admin manager. Founders available for a structured transition post-close.
A buyer with the right operating capacity could accelerate this business by:
- Launching a student care / after-school programme — Singapore's Budget 2026 expands student care subsidies, and the group's existing parent trust and HDB footprint extend natural revenue coverage from ages 2 to 12
- Reactivating digital presence — website, online registration, and social channels have been dormant since 2021; a low-cost refresh is expected to lift the enquiry pipeline quickly
- Recovering enrolment slippage caused by staffing transitions and natural graduation cycles through targeted marketing
- Adding a fourth centre in an adjacent growth HDB town using the existing playbook and POP framework
- Consolidating with a complementary faith-aligned or specialty operator for scale and shared overhead
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