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£3.4m – £3.8m
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Nurseries are valued using a multiple of adjusted earnings (EBITDA), which is your annual profit after removing owner-specific costs and any one-off expenses. The multiple applied depends on factors including the size of your setting, your occupancy levels, the quality of your provision, and whether you own or lease the property. For nurseries with freehold property, the property value is usually factored into the overall valuation rather than assessed separately.
Nursery multiples in the UK generally range from 4x to 8x adjusted earnings. Single-site nurseries at the smaller end of the market will typically sit in the lower part of that range, while multi-site groups with strong occupancy and established reputations can achieve significantly more. When we speak with buyers, the businesses that attract the strongest offers tend to be those with consistent waiting lists, a stable staff team, and a clear track record of delivering quality early years provision across more than one setting.
An online calculator is a useful starting point. Speak with our team to understand what your children's nursery could realistically achieve.
Yes, and usually positively. Multi-site nursery groups are particularly attractive to buyers because they offer scale, reduce key-person risk, and often have management structures already in place. Groups also tend to achieve higher multiples than standalone settings. We regularly speak with buyers who are specifically looking for two or three-site groups as a platform for further growth, so if you're in that position, the demand is strong.
The nursery market has seen significant acquisition activity in recent years, driven by both strategic buyers looking to build groups and private equity interest in the sector. The expansion of funded childcare hours has created both opportunity and uncertainty, which is prompting some owners to consider their options. For nurseries that are well-run, profitable, and in strong locations, buyer demand remains high. The best time to sell is when your financials are strong, your occupancy is healthy, and your Ofsted rating reflects the quality of what you do.
Most nursery sales take between four and nine months from initial valuation to completion. The process involves Ofsted registration changes, and where property is included, standard conveyancing. If your nursery is leasehold, the landlord's consent to assign the lease can sometimes add time. Having your Ofsted documentation, accounts, and staff records in order before coming to market will help things move more smoothly. This is one of the most practical pieces of advice we give to nursery owners thinking about a sale.
An online valuation gives you a useful starting point based on current market multiples and sector-specific data. It won't capture everything, though. Details like your local competitive landscape, the specifics of your funded hours arrangements, and the condition of your premises all influence the final figure. If the range looks promising, a confidential conversation about your specific circumstances will give you a much clearer picture.