Turnkey Licensed Preschool & Early Education Center

Turnkey established early childhood education center with over 10 years of continuous operation, located in Missoula, Montana, offers a highly desirable community known for its quality of life, outdoor access, strong local economy, and family-friendly culture. The business has built a strong reputation for quality programming, stable enrollment, and consistent service to families in the community.

The school offers licensed preschool programming alongside a microschool model, providing a differentiated but proven early education offering. Programs emphasize structured routines, social-emotional development, nature based and age-appropriate academic foundations. The school is supported by experienced staff, established systems, and long-standing community relationships, resulting in consistent enrollment and operational stability.

Day-to-day operations are managed by a trained team, allowing flexibility for a new owner to be hands-on or operate at a higher level. The business is well-suited for education professionals, small school operators, or individual investors seeking a stable, mission-aligned acquisition in a growing Montana market.

Reason for Sale: After 28 years in early childhood education, the owner is transitioning away from daily operations to focus on another education initiative. This is a planned transition, not a distressed sale.

Key Business Highlights

·  Licensed, turnkey preschool with established staff
·  10+ years operating history in Missoula, MT
·  Differentiated microschool model with strong demand and student waitlist
·  Owner currently operates primarily offsite
·  Consistent enrollment supported by community trust
·  Located in a highly desirable, family-oriented community

Facilities & Operations
Location: Missoula, Montana

The business operates from a leased 2,600 sq. ft. facility with total monthly rent of $3,150. The lease includes five optional 12-month extensions, providing long-term occupancy flexibility for a new owner.

Hours of operation are 7:20 AM – 5:20 PM, Monday through Friday. The business is currently structured so the owner operates primarily offsite, with a trained and experienced team managing daily operations.

Included in the asking price are approximately $10,000 in inventory, $60,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), and approximately $25,000 in leasehold improvements, making this a fully equipped, turnkey acquisition.

A State of Montana Child Care License is required to operate and is in place, supporting continuity for a qualified buyer.

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