Description
This is an established childcare group operating more than 9 centres across Singapore, offering infant care, playgroup, nursery, and kindergarten programmes. With a licensed capacity of 1000 children and current enrolment of 327, the group is structurally well-positioned to scale occupancy without significant capital outlay.
Recreating a childcare centre of similar scale and compliance in Singapore's heartlands is not only capital-intensive but operationally challenging. Based on prevailing market conditions, the estimated setup cost per outlet is approximately S$500,000, including:
- Renovation and fit-out costs to ECDA licensing standards
- Fire safety and regulatory compliance
- Playground equipment, learning materials, and IT infrastructure
- Staffing, training, and initial marketing
- Working capital for the first 6–12 months
For a network of similar, the total replacement cost would exceed S$5.5 million, not including time-to-market delays, licensing approvals, and student acquisition costs. Moreover, securing new sites with comparable maximum capacity (1000 places) and low rental (average of ~S$14,800 per centre) is increasingly difficult due to:
- Limited availability of large-format HDB void deck units or community spaces
- Competitive bidding for preschool-approved spaces from anchor operators and ECDA-appointed players
- Rising rental rates across mature estates and new towns
- Lengthy regulatory approvals (site suitability, URA zoning, ECDA licensing)
In contrast, this business offers immediate scale, proven operational viability, and the benefit of secured leases at below-market rates — presenting a far more cost-effective and time-efficient option than a ground-up rollout. A key operational advantage lies in its exceptionally low total monthly rental of just S$148,833 across all the locations, averaging under S$14,800 per centre — well below market benchmarks for comparable childcare premises. Most centres are situated in HDB heartlands and mature estates, ensuring steady demand and accessibility for working families.
The business benefits from a cohesive operational structure, centralised administrative support, and a team of experienced educators aligned with ECDA’s curriculum standards. Each centre is equipped with age-appropriate learning environments and long-term secured lease terms.
While 2024 results reflect temporary operational challenges, the group previously achieved strong EBITDA performance and maintains a solid base for recovery and growth. This presents a compelling acquisition opportunity for operators or investors seeking scalable assets in Singapore’s resilient preschool sector.
Non-Disclosure Requirement
Prospective buyers will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to the release of any confidential business details, including financial statements, lease agreements, operational data, and centre-specific performance.
This NDA serves to protect the privacy of existing staff, clients, and stakeholders, and to maintain business continuity during the exploratory phase of the transaction. Only qualified parties with a genuine interest in acquisition will be granted access upon execution of the NDA.
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