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A Good Time Out is a well-established, licensed childcare center in Bakersfield, CA, known for its flexible
scheduling and strong reputation in the community. Specializing in accommodating the needs of today's
busy families with a wide range of care options, including:- Drop-in hourly care- Full-day and full-time enrollment- Infant, toddler, and preschool programs- After-school and seasonal care
Holds a licensed capacity of:- 46 preschoolers (ages 2-5)- 16 infants- 12 toddlers
The enrollment remains steady year-round with ample room for growth. Though not always at full capacity,
the business maintains consistent revenue and a strong local presence.
Evening and weekend care services-previously a successful offering-were suspended during the COVID-19
pandemic but remain a viable revenue stream for future owners to reintroduce.
Listed By: John Willingham
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Sale Pending | Established Private Preschool | $3,200,000 | $1,566,404 | $593,752 |
Background information
Reference:
57539
Year established:
2006
Reason selling:
Dissolve LLC new opportunities
Finance
Sales:
$907,742
Profits:
$208,514
Profit type:
Discretionary Earnings
Operations
Employees:
20 employees of which 8 are full time
Equipment:
Included
Premises
Square footage:
5500
Rent and lease terms:
Current lease expires April 30th 2030. Base rent $11040.80 with option to extend
Location:
Kern County
Opportunities
Growth:
- Labor Optimization: The center is currently overstaffed. A new owner could adjust staffing levels to align with enrollment and reduce payroll costs.- Expand to Licensed Capacity: Enrollment does not consistently reach full licensing levels, offering growth potential with targeted marketing.- Evening & Weekend Care: Previously offered and profitable-an opportunity to reintroduce this high-demand service.- Owner Role Streamlining: Some administrative tasks still require owner oversight but could be further automated or delegated
Market:
- 60% Working Families: Parents requiring traditional weekday, full-time care- 25% Subsidized Care: We accept Community Connection for Child Care subsidies, ensuring stable state-funded income- 10% Foster Family Contracts: Through a partnership with the Department of Social Services, we are eligible for up to $200,000 in foster care funding- 5% Drop-In/Occasional Users: Families needing short-term, part-time, or situational care
Price and terms
Price:
$525,000
Down payment:
$78,750
Training:
Following the close of escrow and included in the Purchase Price, Seller will provide training for 4 weeks at 20 hours per week, or as outlined in the Additional Terms section.