Children's Day Nursery, Surrey

The nursery is ideally situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, occupying the entire premises of a modern mainline railway station building. Constructed in a style consistent with the surrounding new-build five-bedroom homes, the property sits within an affluent town in Surrey.
The end-of-line station remains fully operational, with access via a long car park that is free to station users and shared with the nursery. This highly desirable location enables the setting to attract families living locally, as well as commuters from surrounding towns and villages who use the station for travel into London.

The nursery currently operates from the ground floor, providing care for 18 children aged 18 months to 4 years. Facilities include:
• Two large, bright free-flow playrooms
• Separate kitchenette / art and snack room
• Staff room
• Staff toilet
• Children’s toilet with two cubicles and low-level sinks
• Storage cupboard

The first floor is presently used by the owners as open-plan office space and includes:
• Enclosed kitchenette
• Staff toilet
• Storage cupboard
• Access to a large loft area providing additional storage

This upper floor presents a significant opportunity for future expansion (subject to regulatory approval).

Children benefit from direct access from the ground-floor playroom to a secure, enclosed outdoor garden, specifically designed to support outdoor learning and development.
The property also benefits from six allocated parking spaces to the rear. The freeholder has indicated a willingness to allow a new operator to expand the outdoor play area, potentially almost doubling its size, by converting some of the existing disabled parking bays if desired.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a regional childcare group or first-time buyer to acquire a well-established nursery with an excellent local reputation, built over 27 years of successful operation.
There is substantial scope to increase profitability by:
• Expanding childcare provision to utilise the entire first-floor space, increasing capacity from 18 to approximately 35 children
• Extending opening hours to include after-school care or full-day provision
• Transitioning from a term-time-only model to an all-year operation
Under its current operating model, the business generates £35,000–£45,000 EBITDA, however what makes this unique is the upside for an incoming buyer. Whilst its current performance can support the asking price, we hope a buyer will look beyond this to what the business could do should they increase capacity and operational model.

The owner, who currently acts as manager, will be retiring upon sale, with a handover period available (to be agreed). There is a highly experienced Deputy Manager with 18 years’ service at the setting, who may continue in her current role or step into a managerial position if desired. She is supported by a qualified and stable staff team, who are believed to be willing to remain post-sale.

• Turnover YE 2025: £73,000
• EBITDA YE 2025: £35,000
• Forecast Turnover (next year): c. £90,000
• Forecast EBITDA: c. £45,000
With expansion to full capacity and extended hours, management believes EBITDA could exceed £250,000, making the asking price of offers over £150,000 exceptionally attractive.

Currently operating Monday to Friday, term time only, from 8:45am to 2:45pm.
There is clear potential to extend hours and move to a full-year operation.

The nursery is offered on a leasehold basis, with a new 10-year lease available at a rent of £12,000 per annum, subject to three-yearly rent reviews. The lease has been agreed with the freeholder on an exclusive basis for the sale of the business, subject to the purchaser satisfying the freeholder’s due diligence requirements.