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The UK’s leading Childcare & Healthcare Business Broker has a new home.

Redwoods Dowling Kerr

Redwoods Dowling Kerr (RDK) has moved to a new dedicated website offering bespoke services that specialise in the Childcare, Education & Healthcare sectors.

Redwoods Dowling Kerr (RDK) is the UK’s leading Childcare & Healthcare business completing sales on a weekly basis to a variety of buyers. We offer bespoke services aimed at clients who are looking to expand and grow their business; new entrants looking to acquire a business; and those looking to sell to realise maximum value for their investment. Our experienced team are market leaders, working with clients to realise and achieve their goals. Our approach ensures that we research the global business community to find the right buyer or acquisition target for our clients. If you’re looking to buy or sell a Childcare, Education or Healthcare business, please visit Redwoods Dowling Kerr.

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  • Pre-school – North Yorkshire

    £60,000

    REF: 48676

    Childcare & Education

    Leasehold

    Pre-school – North Yorkshire

    • Charming Term Time Pre-School for children aged 2-5 years (Capacity 26 children) Prominent and convenient setting, truly enviable reputation, genuine growth potential Fee Income £126,931 per annum (y/e 31.03.25), with and EBITDA of £32,367.
    • Well presented throughout, large garden, ideal first time buyer, viewing highly recommended
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  • £1,200,000

    REF: 52139

    Childcare & Education

    Freehold

    Former Childrens Home Reg 5. Detached 2 Storey Property, Easy Access, Excellently Presented, Turnkey Opportunity

    • Former children's home registered for 5 children
    • Detached 2-storey property
    • Easy access, and excellently presented
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  • £50,000

    REF: 52122

    Childcare & Education

    Leasehold

    Confidential Sale – Warrington Pre-school – Owner Seeking A Quick Sale

    • Leasehold – Location has been involved in Childcare for 200yrs
    • Registered for 37 children
    • Ofsted Rating: Good in all areas (last inspected February 2020)
    • Turnover £178,000 / EBITDA £50,000
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  • POA

    REF: 51302

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Homecare Provider With Supported Living Facilities in The South East

    • Turnover of £2.7m based on year end 31/12/2024 accounts has an impressive EBITDA of £657,568.
    • Forecasted turnover for year-end 2025 of £3.1m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £710k Forecasted turnover for year-end 2026 of £4.2m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £1.5m Forecasted turnover for year-end 2027 of £5m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £2.1m The business offers homecare as well as assisted living facilities for clients age 16+ in the region.
    • Clients originate from local councils with the business on multiple framework agreements.
    • The business offers 9,000 care hours a week across 15 service users with the majority of clients on a supported living package.
    • High staff retention rate with all staff continually trained and supported to grow professionally.
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  • POA

    REF: 51158

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    51158 – Home Care Business – Somerset.

    • Highly respected home care agency in Somerset.
    • Growth year on year, doing approx.
    • 550 hours of care per week.
    • The business employs over 30 staff, 80 clients with a split, 60% local authority and 40% private sector.
    • Turnover for y/e October 2023 £1,024,717 with an EBITDA of £53,387 Convenient and accessible trading position, genuine potential, viewing highly recommended
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  • £950,000

    REF: 51447

    Childcare & Education

    Freehold

    Management Run Nursery – Lancashire

    • Exceptional freehold children’s day nursery with "Good" OFSTED rating Turnover of £611,985 YE July 2025 (Management) EBITDA of £239,215.
    • Capacity for 68 children, highly qualified management team and staff Desirable and affluent semi-rural setting which is seeing the construction of many new housing projects, Impressive and well-resourced outdoor areas, private car parking
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  • £220,000

    REF: 51510

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Established Health & Social Care Business With Diverse Services – South East England

    • Health and social care business that concentrates on domiciliary care, live-in care, specialised care, and comprehensive training and assessment programs
    • Rated Good by CQC
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  • £120,000

    REF: 51106

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Home Care Agency Located in The West Midlands

    • Home care agency located in the West Midlands Established for over 10 years Turnover Y/e 2023 of £289,511 with an EBITDA of £27,420 Ideal for existing operator or energetic hands on owner Genuine potential to increase income and profits
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  • POA

    REF: 51548

    Childcare & Education

    Freehold

    Group of 2 Freehold Nurseries in The North West

    • Two freehold nurseries, Operating capacity for 200+ children Combined Turnover Year End August 2024 £1,114,043 with adjusted EBITDA of £272,947 or the same period 9 Months for Sept - May 2025 T/O £1,041,023 EBITDA £301,016 Substantial detached properties, highly qualified management team and staff Both settings are rated 'Good' by Ofsted, established for over 40 years.
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  • Project Daisies – Freehold Nursery in The North West of England

    POA

    REF: 51623

    Childcare & Education

    Freehold

    Project Daisies – Freehold Nursery in The North West of England

    • Turnover for year-end May 2025 of £535k and an adjusted EBITDA in excess of £153k.
    • Capacity for 36 children from one month to four years old with room for expansion to 50+ places.
    • Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
    • Second-tier management structure capable of running independently.
    • Freehold property with an estimated value of £305k.
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  • 6 Bed Care Home – Freehold Property – London

    £1,600,000

    REF: 52048

    Healthcare

    Freehold

    6 Bed Care Home – Freehold Property – London

    • 6 bed LD care home
    • Freehold Property
    • Projected T/O £507,000
    • EBITDA £190,000
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  • £310,000

    REF: 52114

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Established Domiciliary Care Agency – North West

    • ~450–500 care hours delivered weekly (supporting a broad client base in the community).
    • Registered with CQC
    • Turnover for the FY2023 show £420,000 with an EBITDA of £88,000
    • Registered Care Manager in place; established second-tier management team (experienced coordinators/senior staff) supporting day-to-day operations.
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  • £100,000

    REF: 51064

    Childcare & Education

    Leasehold

    Children’s Day Nursery – South East London

    • Leasehold Children's day nursery established 21 years under the current ownership 19 years
    • Capacity for 20 - 26 children with 100% occupancy for children 0 to 5 year olds
    • Ofsted rated 'Good'
    • Fees income for 2024 of £266,233 with an EBITDA of £65,617
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  • £600,000

    REF: 48572

    Childcare & Education

    Leasehold

    Children’s Day Nursery – Warwickshire

    • Detached Children’s Day Nursery with a capacity of 100+
    • Prominent and accessible setting, operated with management team, excellent reputation
    • Advised Fee Income £721k (y/e 31.03.24) generating an EBITDA of C.£175k
    • Landlord has previously agreed a new 15 year lease
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  • Supported Living Home – Northamptonshire

    £475,000

    REF: 49848

    Healthcare

    Freehold

    Supported Living Home – Northamptonshire

    • Delightful Supported Living Home for Residents aged 18-65 with Learning Disabilities (Registered for 2-3).
    • Annual Turnover for Y.E 2022 £300,041 with an impressive EBITDA of £130,234.
    • Rated Good by CQC.
    • Convenient, cosy, and accessible residential area with historically high occupancy levels.
    • Semi-detached property with viewing highly recommended.
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  • Home Care Provider – Cambridgeshire

    £1,600,000

    REF: 50672

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Home Care Provider – Cambridgeshire

    • Turnover of £1,093,263 for year-end 2023 Adjusted EBITDA in excess of £260k for year-end 2023
    • The business offers approximately 1,000 care hours per week to 90 service users across the region - 90% Private, 10% LA.
    • 'Outstanding' CQC Central office allowing for easy access for staff and to the local areas it serves.
    • Staff are trained to care for service users with dementia and mobility issues.
    • Operating with two tenders and has been for almost 10 years.
    • Our clients employ 40 employees with a second tier management team consisting of a care manager and a training manager.
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  • £230,000

    REF: 51127

    Childcare & Education

    Leasehold

    Charming Detached Children’s Day Nursery – Flintshire

    • Charming Detached Leasehold Children’s Day Nursery (Capacity 49)
    • Convenient and accessible setting, operated with experienced management team
    • Excellent reputation, superbly presented, retirement sale, viewing highly recommended
    • Advised Fee Income circa £425,000 per annum generating an EBITDA approximately 25%
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  • Two Nursing Homes – Project Fountain – North West

    £4,800,000

    REF: 48704

    Healthcare

    Freehold

    Two Nursing Homes – Project Fountain – North West

    • Two freehold Nursing Homes (Combined Registered for 82 service users).
    • Annual Turnover for Y.E Nov 2023 £4.1m with an impressive EBITDA of £1.1m
    • Second tier managment in place who run the day to day and Registered managers in place for both homes that have both been rated as 'Good' by CQC.
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  • Project Maisie – Group of 3 Freehold Nurseries + 1 Leasehold Out of School Club in Yorkshire

    POA

    REF: 49764

    Childcare & Education

    Freehold

    Project Maisie – Group of 3 Freehold Nurseries + 1 Leasehold Out of School Club in Yorkshire

    • Long established and highly reputable group of three children’s nurseries and 1 out-of-school club
    • Combined capacity for a total of 277 children within the nurseries and a separate leasehold out of school club with a current capacity for 50 children
    • Turnover of £2.2m for the year ending March 2023 with adjusted EBITDA of £360k
    • All 3 nurseries are freehold and are included within the sale
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  • Domiciliary Care Agency – Project Lisbon – Essex

    POA

    REF: 48338

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Domiciliary Care Agency – Project Lisbon – Essex

    • Domiciliary Care Agency operating in Essex, with a Good CQC Rating.
    • Annual Turnover for Y.E 2023 £2.6m with an impressive EBITDA of £565k.
    • The Group has 170 clients across its four divisions and provides circa 2,000 hours of care per-week.
    • Unrivalled reputation in the local area.
    • Recognised by Adult Social Care and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s).
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  • Domiciliary Care Agency – Berkshire

    £250,000

    REF: 49871

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Domiciliary Care Agency – Berkshire

    • Domiciliary Care Agency operating in Berkshire with a Good CQC Rating.
    • Annual Turnover for Y.E 2023 £495,402 with an impressive EBITDA of £93,241.
    • 45 clients in total averaging a total of 455 hours of care per week.
    • Covering a small area of Berkshire with plenty of potential for expansion.
    • 55% of clients are funded by local council and 45% are private clients.
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  • Childrens Day Nursery – South East England

    £600,000

    REF: 50540

    Childcare & Education

    Leasehold

    Childrens Day Nursery – South East England

    • Leasehold business 20-year lease with 18 years remaining
    • Children’s day nursery capacity for 60 children aged 3 months to 5 years
    • Ofsted Rating Good
    • Fees income for 2024 of £907,000 with an EBITDA of £113,000
    • Management Run
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  • £380,000

    REF: 50892

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Well Respected Domiciliary Care Business – Kent

    • Well respected domiciliary care business
    • Income expected for y/e 2024 of £682,000 with an EBITDA of £75,000
    • Fully managed and covering all Medway towns
    • Established in 2019 with strong year on year growth
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  • Childrens Day Nursery – Yorkshire and The Humber

    £590,000

    REF: 48186

    Childcare & Education

    Freehold

    Childrens Day Nursery – Yorkshire and The Humber

    • Exceptional Day Nursery with “Outstanding” OFSTED rating
    • Registered for in excess of 76 children, convenient and accessible position, truly enviable reputation, high occupancy levels
    • Fee Income £606,545 per annum (y/e 31.03.23), EBITDA £88,545 experienced management team
    • Immaculately presented, well resourced outdoor areas, car park, retirement sale
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