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Components of a Nursery Valuation

When an owner asks what their nursery is worth, the honest answer is that the figure is assembled, not guessed. A valuation is the sum

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21/07/2026

Fixed Assets in a Nursery Valuation

When we take a day nursery to market, the fixed assets on its balance sheet are among the first things a buyer’s accountant asks about.

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21/07/2026
Legal Checklist for Selling a Day Nursery in the UK
Sellers guides

Legal Checklist for Selling a Day Nursery in the UK

Selling a day nursery involves a legal process that is more layered than most business sales. The regulated nature of early years provision means that

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07/07/2026
sell my day nursery
Sellers guides

Understanding TUPE When Selling a Nursery

When you sell a nursery business, the employees do not simply transfer across as a matter of goodwill or practical convenience. They transfer because the

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29/06/2026
how long does it take to sell a day nursery
Sellers guides

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Nursery Business?

It is one of the first questions nursery owners ask when they start thinking about selling. It is also one of the hardest to answer

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22/06/2026
How Location Impacts Childcare Business Valuation
Buyers guides

How Location Impacts Childcare Business Valuation

Location has always mattered in childcare. Parents want convenience, children need safe and suitable premises and buyers want confidence that demand will continue after completion.

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11/05/2026
Occupancy Rates - What is considered Healthy for a Day Nursery
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Occupancy Rates: What’s Considered “Healthy” for a Nursery?

Occupancy is one of the first numbers a buyer will look at when assessing a day nursery. It shows how much of the nursery’s available

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06/05/2026
What is EBITDA
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What Is a Realistic EBITDA Multiple for a UK Day Nursery in 2026?

If you own a day nursery and are thinking about selling, EBITDA is likely to come up early in the conversation. It is one of

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27/04/2026
What is Montessori Nursery
Buyers guides

Montessori Nurseries: Are They More Valuable?

Montessori nurseries have a strong place in the childcare market. Many parents know the name. They often link it with calm learning, independence, practical skills

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20/04/2026
UK Day nursery forecast for brokers
Sellers guides

2026 UK Day Nursery Market Forecast for Brokers

If you broker day nursery sales in 2026, you will not win by being optimistic. You will win by being precise. The market is still

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13/04/2026
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