Creative Years Early Learning Center
Harris County, Texas
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
A high-capacity suburban Houston childcare center with owned real estate, 30+ years of proprietary curriculum, Texas Rising Star 4-Star certification, and a full-service operation including on-site meals, transportation, and after-school programming.
- 6,900 SF freestanding facility on 1.01 acres — owned real estate included, SBA-eligible structure
- Texas Rising Star 4-Star rated with USDA CACFP meal program and state subsidy participation in place
- Revenue exceeding $1M with 30+ year proprietary curriculum and zero compliance deficiencies in 5 years
Child Care Sales Specialist
Preschool Exchange | Crest Real Estate Advisors, LLC
Phone: +1 (832) 924-6022
Email: chelsea@preschoolexchange.com
Website: www.preschoolexchange.com
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Business Overview
Strengths & Uniqueness
- Licensed for 180 children in a high-density suburban Houston market — positioned to serve one of the fastest-growing family demographics in Harris County
- Texas Rising Star 4-Star certified, USDA CACFP enrolled, and state subsidy accepted — maximum-access revenue mix already in place
- Full-service operation: on-site cooked meals, 2 x 2019 GMC 15-passenger vans, and after-school service across multiple local elementary schools — included in sale
- 30+ year proprietary curriculum developed and refined by the current owner — a differentiator that takes years to build and is immediately transferable
- Zero compliance deficiencies out of 3,048 standards evaluated over the 5-year compliance period — a pristine regulatory record
- Revenue exceeding $1M for three consecutive years with meaningful SDE improvement trajectory
History of the Business
This Harris County childcare center has been providing licensed care to the local community since receiving its full permit in 2003 and has operated continuously under strong community trust for over two decades. The center’s proprietary curriculum was developed by the owner over more than 30 years of experience in early childhood education — refined across thousands of students and built around developmentally appropriate practices for children from infancy through school age. Over the years, the operation has grown to include a full meal program, on-site transportation for multiple nearby elementary schools, and Texas Rising Star 4-Star certification — one of the highest quality designations available to licensed childcare centers in Texas. The owner is now preparing to transition out of the business and is seeking a qualified buyer to carry this established program and its community legacy forward.
Licensing & Compliance
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Operation Number: 831495
License Type: Licensed Child Care Center – Full Permit
Permit Issued: August 13, 2003
Permit Renewal Due: August 13, 2027
Ages Served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School Age
Licensed Capacity: 180
General Schedules: After School Care
Subsidies Accepted: Yes — Texas Child Care Scholarships (state subsidies) accepted. Approximately 21 subsidy children currently enrolled.
Latest Inspection: October 8, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection. 589 of 589 standards evaluated were compliant. No deficiencies noted.
5-Year Compliance Summary: 0 deficiencies found out of 3,048 standards evaluated over the five-year compliance period. 14 total activities conducted (inspections and assessments), 0 self-reported incidents. This is an exceptional compliance record for a center of this size and scope.
TRS (Texas Rising Star): The center holds a 4-Star Texas Rising Star certification — the second-highest rating available under the TRS quality framework. TRS certification enables participation in the state child care subsidy program at enhanced reimbursement rates, signals demonstrated program quality to families, and strengthens competitive positioning in the Harris County market.
Source: Texas HHS Child Care Search, Operation #831495. Buyer to verify all licensing information independently prior to closing.
Operations
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Program Type & Curriculum
Proprietary curriculum developed and refined by the owner over more than 30 years in early childhood education. Procare used for center management and administration. ADP used for payroll.
Tuition Rates (2025)
| Age Group | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|
| Infants (0–17 months) | $235/wk |
| Toddlers (18–35 months) | $216/wk |
| Pre-K (36 months–5 years) | $192/wk |
| School Age — Full Time | $168/wk |
| School Age — Before/After | $125/wk |
10% discount for families with 3+ enrolled children. 5% discount for monthly payment received by the 1st business day. Tuition billed weekly; due every Monday.
Subsidies
State Child Care Scholarships (subsidies) are accepted. Approximately 21 subsidy children are currently enrolled. TRS 4-Star rating qualifies the center for enhanced subsidy reimbursement rates.
Meals & Food Program
Full meal program in operation: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack, and Dinner. All meals cooked on-site by a dedicated cook. Center is enrolled in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through sponsor FP Assistance. CACFP participation provides federal reimbursements for qualifying meals served to enrolled children.
Transportation
Active transportation program serving multiple local elementary schools including Wilson Elementary, Tipps Elementary, Lieder Elementary, Texas Christian School, Harmony School of Achievement, and others in the area. Two 2019 GMC 15-passenger vans included in the sale.
After-School Program
After-school care is offered and actively serves children from the elementary schools listed above. School-age children arrive via the center’s own vans.
Part-Time / Drop-In Care
Not currently offered. An operator choosing to introduce part-time or drop-in care would have access to meaningful incremental enrollment capacity within the existing 180-slot license.
Staffing
15 full-time staff members, 0 part-time. Payroll managed through ADP. A qualified staff member is currently capable of stepping into the director role.
Owner & Director Role
The current owner serves as the on-site director. One additional qualified staff member is capable of serving as director. The owner will provide up to 60 days of training and transition support (terms-dependent). A family member in an Assistant Director/Administration role will not remain after the sale; the seller reports this position will not require replacement.
Enrollment Detail
The center is licensed for 180 children and currently has 99 children enrolled (55% of licensed capacity). Enrollment by classroom:
| Age Group / Classroom | Current Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Infants | 7 |
| Toddlers | 11 |
| Preschool I | 15 |
| Preschool II | 14 |
| Preschool III | 13 |
| School Age / After School | 26 |
| Other | 12 |
| Total | 99 |
Licensed capacity is 180. Current enrollment represents 55% occupancy. Growing to 70–80% occupancy represents a primary value-creation opportunity within the existing licensed footprint.
Marketing & Growth Opportunities
This center enters the market with significant infrastructure already in place — TRS 4-Star, CACFP, transportation, and full meals — services that typically take years and meaningful capital to build. At 55% occupancy of 180 licensed slots, the primary value-creation lever is enrollment growth within an already-licensed, already-staffed, already-credentialed operation.
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Current Position
- Premium Infrastructure: TRS 4-Star, USDA CACFP, owned vans, and on-site meals are all operating and generating revenue. A new owner inherits a fully functional, credentialed program from day one.
- 81 Enrollment Slots Available: At 99 of 180 enrolled, there is substantial headroom to grow revenue without any licensing changes, facility expansion, or new program development.
- Dense Family Market: 77084 zip code and surrounding Harris County serve a high-density suburban Houston population with over 135,000 residents within 3 miles and strong family household density.
- Multi-School Transportation Routes: Active transportation relationships with area elementary schools create ongoing after-school enrollment channels that a new owner can sustain and expand.
- Subsidy Access: Approximately 21 state scholarship (subsidy) children currently enrolled; TRS 4-Star rating qualifies for maximum subsidy reimbursement tiers, broadening the addressable family market.
Growth Opportunities
- Enrollment growth to 70–80% occupancy — achievable within existing infrastructure and staffing baseline
- Introduction of part-time and drop-in care programs to capture occasional-use families and maximize slot utilization
- Expansion of transportation routes and school-age partnerships to additional area elementary schools
- Marketing investment in the dense suburban Houston market where digital and community-based outreach can drive rapid enrollment fills
- Pursuit of 5-Star TRS certification to access the highest subsidy reimbursement tier and further differentiate in the market
- Summer camp and enrichment programs to generate revenue during school-year enrollment dips
Workforce Solutions Subsidy Reimbursement
This center is located in the Gulf Coast Workforce Board area and already participates in state child care subsidy. Reimbursement rates are paid per child per day and increase with TRS quality rating — at TRS 4-Star, this center earns the highest published rate for its board area. Each subsidized child enrolled generates direct daily reimbursement revenue to the center.
| Age Group | Unrated (Reg) |
TRS 2★ | TRS 3★ | TRS 4★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0–11 mo) | $47.00 | $49.36 | $50.36 | $51.40 |
| Toddler (18–23 mo) | $45.20 | $47.47 | $48.43 | $49.41 |
| Preschool (3 yr) | $43.80 | $46.00 | $46.93 | $47.88 |
| School Age (6–13 yr) | $41.40 | $43.48 | $44.36 | $45.26 |
Rates are daily, full-time, Licensed Child Care Center (LCCC). Source: TWC Board Contract Year 2026 Child Care Provider Payment Rates (Gulf Coast-28). Rates are subject to annual revision. Preschool Exchange LLC makes no representations as to reimbursement amounts or eligibility.
CACFP Meal Reimbursement
The center is enrolled in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through sponsor FP Assistance. CACFP provides federal reimbursement for qualifying meals served to enrolled children, at rates that vary by child eligibility tier. With on-site cooked meals already in operation — breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack, and dinner — CACFP reimbursement generates revenue on every meal served.
| Meal | Free | Reduced-Price | Paid (Full) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | $2.46 | $2.16 | $0.40 |
| Lunch / Supper | $4.60 | $4.20 | $0.44 |
| Snack | $1.26 | $0.63 | $0.11 |
Rates are per meal served, per child. Lunch and supper also include an additional $0.305/meal cash-in-lieu of commodities. Source: USDA CACFP Reimbursement Rates 2025–2026 (effective July 1, 2025); rates are updated annually. CACFP enrollment and reimbursement eligibility are subject to USDA and state agency requirements. Preschool Exchange LLC makes no representations as to participation eligibility or reimbursement outcomes.
Growth opportunities are presented as possibilities based on seller-provided information and market observation. They are not projections or guarantees of future performance. Buyer should conduct independent market research prior to closing.
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Facility & Assets
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Property Overview
| Property Type | Freestanding childcare facility, single building |
| Ownership | Owner-occupied — included in sale |
| Building Size | 6,900 SF |
| Lot Size | 43,869 SF (~1.01 acres) |
| Classrooms | 7 |
| HCAD Assessed Value (2025) | $554,652 (Land $278,652 + Improvements $276,000) |
| Location | Harris County, TX — 77084 zip code |
| Water / Sewer | Municipal |
Interior Features
- 7 classrooms serving infants through school age
- 11 toilets throughout the facility
- 12 handwashing sinks
- 3-compartment kitchen sink and mop sink
- In-building washer and dryer
- Reception area and dedicated office
- Keypad / key fob entry system
- Security camera system
- Monitored fire alarm
Floor Plan
Outdoor & Grounds
- 2 playgrounds — mounted and moveable structures, mulch surfacing, shade structures
- Covered pavilion added 2023
- 1.01 acres of property
Recent Capital Improvements
| Improvement | Year |
|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2021 |
| 3 AC rooftop units (RTUs) replaced | 2021 |
| Interior improvements | 2018 |
| Covered pavilion constructed | 2023 |
Major Systems
| System | Status / Notes |
|---|---|
| Roof | Replaced 2021 |
| HVAC (3 AC RTUs) | Replaced 2021 — seller discloses future replacement expected |
| Security / Access | Keypad/key fob entry, camera system |
| Fire Alarm | Monitored system active |
Seller discloses that the 3 AC RTU units installed in 2021 are due for future replacement. Buyer should evaluate HVAC condition during due diligence. Property Condition Statement available to qualified buyers following acceptance of a Letter of Intent.
Transportation Assets
Two 2019 GMC 15-passenger vans are included in the sale. Currently in active service for school transportation routes.
Financial
Revenue has exceeded $1M for three consecutive years. Net income before taxes improved $63,630 from 2023 to 2025 as the business normalized post-COVID. SDE grew substantially from 2023 to 2024, with a modest 2025 pullback tied to compensation timing and one-time expenses — not a revenue trend. Add-backs are seller-provided; full P&L, add-backs worksheet, and tax returns available to qualified buyers post-LOI.
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Source: Seller-provided monthly P&L statements . Years noted in column headers. All periods are full 12-month reporting years ending December 31. Buyer to independently verify all financial information.
| P&L Reported 12 Months Ending 12/31/2025 |
P&L Reported 12 Months Ending 12/31/2024 |
P&L Reported 12 Months Ending 12/31/2023 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | |
| GROSS REVENUE | ||||||
| Tuition & Program Income | $1,011,272 | 100% | $1,048,797 | 100% | $992,479 | 100% |
| Total Revenue | $1,011,272 | 100% | $1,048,797 | 100% | $992,479 | 100% |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||
| Salaries & Wages (staff) | $536,474 | 53.1% | $543,919 | 51.9% | $529,335 | 53.3% |
| Officers Salaries (owner/admin) | $65,817 | 6.5% | $97,600 | 9.3% | $101,600 | 10.2% |
| Employer Payroll Taxes | $47,928 | 4.7% | $51,732 | 4.9% | $51,069 | 5.1% |
| Children’s Meals (food program) | $118,015 | 11.7% | $120,803 | 11.5% | $109,627 | 11.0% |
| Insurance | $53,991 | 5.3% | $31,774 | 3.0% | $29,449 | 3.0% |
| Repairs & Maintenance | $33,497 | 3.3% | $26,975 | 2.6% | $40,918 | 4.1% |
| Supplies & Children’s Activities | $22,697 | 2.2% | $36,831 | 3.5% | $37,504 | 3.8% |
| Utilities (electric, water, waste) | $17,581 | 1.7% | $15,501 | 1.5% | $16,172 | 1.6% |
| Phone & Internet | $10,685 | 1.1% | $11,726 | 1.1% | $14,352 | 1.4% |
| Credit Card Processing | $16,819 | 1.7% | $16,110 | 1.5% | $17,550 | 1.8% |
| Legal & Accounting | $14,445 | 1.4% | $11,752 | 1.1% | $11,210 | 1.1% |
| Licenses & Taxes | $13,708 | 1.4% | $17,830 | 1.7% | $15,918 | 1.6% |
| Vehicles | $9,089 | 0.9% | $11,008 | 1.0% | $11,759 | 1.2% |
| Interest | $5,970 | 0.6% | $7,013 | 0.7% | $10,457 | 1.1% |
| Rents (storage) | $7,151 | 0.7% | $9,496 | 0.9% | $10,703 | 1.1% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $12,913 | 1.3% | $15,634 | 1.5% | $39,984 | 4.0% |
| Meals, Travel & Entertainment | $10,092 | 1.0% | $12,933 | 1.2% | $4,961 | 0.5% |
| Other Operating Expenses | $12,023 | 1.2% | $11,396 | 1.1% | $8,469 | 0.9% |
| Total Operating Expenses | $1,008,905 | 99.8% | $1,049,873 | 100.1% | $1,061,678 | 107.0% |
| NET INCOME | ||||||
| Net Income (Loss) Before Tax | ($3,965) | – | ($16,358) | – | ($67,595) | – |
| ADJUSTMENTS (ADD-BACKS) | ||||||
| Owner Compensation & Employer Taxes (1) | $32,811 | – | $48,196 | – | $49,212 | – |
| Family Member Salaries & Employer Taxes (2) | $30,005 | – | $29,173 | – | $14,429 | – |
| Key Staff Salary Add-Back (3) | $35,862 | – | $38,637 | – | $39,249 | – |
| Personal Cell Phone (4) | $7,236 | – | $6,837 | – | $7,430 | – |
| Personal Storage (4) | $7,151 | – | $9,496 | – | $10,703 | – |
| Mortgage Interest (5) | $5,712 | – | $5,842 | – | $7,906 | – |
| Depreciation & Amortization (6) | $11,999 | – | $14,721 | – | $39,071 | – |
| Business Travel (4) | $4,061 | – | $6,462 | – | $1,332 | – |
| Meals & Entertainment (4) | $6,031 | – | $6,471 | – | $3,629 | – |
| Owner-Related Maintenance (4) | $1,445 | – | $1,540 | – | $1,075 | – |
| Vehicle Loan Interest (5) | $20 | – | $316 | – | $898 | – |
| Extraordinary / One-Time Expenses (7) | $6,179 | – | $2,495 | – | $0 | – |
| Total Add-Backs | $148,512 | – | $170,186 | – | $174,934 | – |
| SELLER DISCRETIONARY EARNINGS (SDE) | ~$144,547 | 14.3% | ~$153,828 | 14.7% | ~$107,339 | 10.8% |
| Building Mortgage Principal (8) | $13,551 | – | $20,059 | – | $40,093 | – |
| Vehicle Loan Payments (8) | $1,572 | – | $7,279 | – | $10,826 | – |
| TOTAL CASH FLOW (SDE + Debt Service) | ~$159,670 | 15.8% | ~$181,166 | 17.3% | ~$158,258 | 15.9% |
Notes
(1) Owner compensation and employer payroll tax portion attributable to owner. Not required to be continued by a buyer in the same form.
(2) Family member compensation and related employer taxes. Family member will not remain post-close; position does not require replacement per seller.
(3) Key staff salary add-back per seller-provided add-backs worksheet. Available in full to qualified buyers during due diligence.
(4) Personal expenses run through the business: cell phone, personal storage, travel, meals & entertainment, and owner-related maintenance.
(5) Mortgage interest and vehicle loan interest included in business P&L; real estate and vehicles are included in the sale. A buyer acquiring the property will replace this with their own financing.
(6) Non-cash depreciation and amortization add-back per seller worksheet. 2023 figure is elevated due to accelerated depreciation on capital improvements.
(7) Extraordinary one-time items: 2025 includes Sagesure Insurance catch-up ($3,456) and Mahindra Finance ($2,723); 2024 includes Beekman Electric one-time repair ($2,495).
(8) Balance sheet add-backs: building mortgage principal and vehicle loan principal are non-operating cash flows. Shown here for total cash flow calculation. A buyer financing the acquisition will replace these with their own debt service obligations. 3-year avg SDE: ~$135,238. 2-year avg (2024–2025): ~$149,188.
All financial information is seller-provided. Preschool Exchange LLC makes no representations as to accuracy. Buyer is responsible for independent verification during due diligence.
Lending Snapshot
Three illustrative financing scenarios are shown below, ordered from lowest to highest annual debt service. Conventional financing with 25% down carries the lowest debt service cost; SBA 7(a) requires the least capital up front. Buyers should evaluate which structure best fits their financial profile. All figures are illustrative only.
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Figures are provided for illustrative purposes only. Actual financing terms will vary based on buyer qualifications, lender requirements, and current market conditions. Consult a qualified lender before making any financing assumptions. Preschool Exchange LLC & Crest Real Estate Advisors LLC makes no representations as to the availability or terms of any financing.
Acquisition Summary
| Asking Price | $1,550,000 |
| Includes Real Estate | Yes — 6,900 SF on 1.01 acres |
| HCAD Assessed Value (2025) | $554,652 |
| 2-Year Avg Cash Flow (2024–2025) | ~$170,418 |
| Scenario | Down Payment | Loan Amount | Rate | Term | Illus. Mo. Pmt. | Illus. Annual DS | Cash Flow After DS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional — 25% Down | $387,500 | $1,162,500 | ~7.5% | 25 yrs | ~$8,591/mo | ~$103,089/yr | ~$67,329 |
| Conventional — 20% Down | $310,000 | $1,240,000 | ~7.5% | 25 yrs | ~$9,163/mo | ~$109,962/yr | ~$60,456 |
| SBA 7(a) — 10% Down | $155,000 | $1,395,000 | ~10.5% | 25 yrs | ~$13,171/mo | ~$158,056/yr | ~$12,362 |
Context for Buyers
Conventional financing with 25% down delivers the lowest annual debt service (~$103,089) and the strongest cash flow after debt service (~$67,329). This is based on a 2-year average cash flow of ~$170,418. SBA financing requires significantly less upfront capital ($155,000 vs. $387,500) but carries a higher rate and substantially higher annual debt service (~$158,056). Cash flow improves as enrollment grows toward 70–80% of the 180-slot licensed capacity.
Cash flow after debt service uses 2-year avg cash flow (2024–2025: ~$170,418). Conventional rate shown at 7.5% illustrative; SBA rate at 10.5% illustrative. Rates, terms, and qualification requirements vary by lender and buyer profile. Buyer to verify all figures with their own lender and financial advisor. SBA financing eligibility depends on buyer qualifications, deal structure, and lender participation.
Transaction Structure
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Deal Structure: Asset sale. Business & Real Estate included.
Assets Included: All assets of the business except exclusions. Sale includes furniture, fixtures, equipment, 2 x 2019 GMC 15-passenger vans, proprietary curriculum materials, and the real property (6,900 SF building on 1.01 acres).
Assets Excluded: Cash, accounts receivable, deposits, personal items, and liabilities not being transferred.
Assets Leased: None specified by seller.
Employees After Closing
A family member currently serving in an Assistant Director/Administration role will not remain after the sale. The seller reports this position will not need to be replaced. All other current staff are expected to remain. One qualified staff member is currently capable of stepping into the director role.
Owner Training & Transition Support
Owner will provide up to 60 days of training and transition support (terms-dependent). The owner currently serves as on-site director; a qualified backup director is in place among existing staff.
Licensing Timeline: Buyer licensing and change-of-ownership timing will follow Texas HHS Child Care Regulation requirements and should be planned early in the transition process.
Texas HHS Licensing Guidance PDF
Buyer Process
Confidential review follows a structured sequence for qualified buyers.
Phase 1
Inquiry & Qualification
Initial inquiry → Buyer questionnaire → Non-disclosure agreement
Phase 2
Confidential Information
Receive confidential listing information including full financial overview for evaluation
Phase 3
Showings & Offer
Schedule showing → Submit offer
Phase 4
Contract & Due Diligence
Offer accepted & contract executed → Due diligence. Tax returns and source docs provided post-contract.
Phase 5
Financing & Licensing
Finalize financing → Complete licensing / Certificate of Occupancy requirements
Phase 6
Closing
Closing, transition & proration → Funding & transfer of operations
Location & Market
Map shows general area (Harris County / 77084 zip code) for context. Exact property address is confidential and disclosed to qualified buyers under NDA. Source: OpenStreetMap contributors.
Located in the 77084 zip code of Harris County, Texas — northwest Houston suburban corridor — this center serves a high-density family market with strong childcare demand. Within 1 mile there are 1,362 children under age 5 and 1,484 children ages 5–9, providing an immediate feeder pool for the center’s full infant-through-school-age programming. The 3-mile trade area holds 9,153 children under 5 and 9,812 children ages 5–9 across 44,391 households, with a median household income of $85,261. The center’s active transportation routes to area elementary schools extend its effective draw area beyond the immediate neighborhood.
Market Demographics
Source: ESRI Business Analyst. Data reflects 2025 current-year estimates for rings centered on the subject property location in Harris County, TX (77084).
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The 77084 zip code anchors the northwest Houston suburban growth corridor — one of the most family-dense suburban markets in the greater Houston area. With a 3-mile trade area of 135,979 residents, 44,391 households, and a median household income of $85,261, this is an affluent, family-oriented market where demand for quality licensed childcare is well-established and growing. Owner-occupied housing at 66% within 3 miles signals residential stability and a community of committed, long-term residents — the primary audience for premium childcare programs.
The immediate 1-mile ring holds 1,362 children under age 5 and 1,484 children ages 5–9 — a combined 2,846 children in the center’s primary enrollment age range. At 99 children currently enrolled, the center captures a small fraction of the available child population within walking distance. The 3-mile ring expands that addressable pool to over 18,965 children. The center’s active transportation routes to Wilson Elementary, Tipps Elementary, Lieder Elementary, Texas Christian School, Harmony School of Achievement, and others give it structural enrollment access that private marketing alone cannot replicate.
The 5-mile trade area reaches 326,413 residents across 108,990 households with an average household income of $112,265 — a deep, affluent suburban market with consistent demand for full-service, credentialed childcare. Combined with TRS 4-Star certification and state subsidy participation, this center is competitively positioned for enrollment recovery toward its 180-slot licensed capacity.
Meet the Brokerage and Agent
Preschool Exchange • Crest Real Estate Advisors
Preschool Exchange is one of the only business brokerages in Texas dedicated exclusively to childcare center transactions. Paired with Crest Real Estate Advisors, the team handles both the business and real estate components of each sale — providing sellers and buyers with specialized expertise that a generalist broker cannot match.
Chelsea Reue
Child Care Sales Specialist • Preschool Exchange | Crest Real Estate Advisors, LLC
Chelsea Reue is a childcare business sales specialist and active preschool owner with firsthand experience on both sides of the transaction. She has operated a licensed childcare center in Texas, which means when she advises sellers on operations, valuation, and positioning, she speaks from real experience, not theory.
Chelsea specializes exclusively in childcare business sales, with a focus on transactions that include real estate. She works with owners who are ready to exit strategically, helping them protect their legacy, maximize their outcome, and transition with confidence.
She is a licensed real estate agent in Texas and a sales specialist at Preschool Exchange.
Phone: (832) 924-6022
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