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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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  • Highly Regarded, Nurse-led Domiciliary Care Agency – Kent

    £700,000

    REF: 51973

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Highly Regarded, Nurse-led Domiciliary Care Agency – Kent

    • Highly regarded, nurse-led domiciliary care agency with over 12 years of trading history
    • 55 clients and c.360 care hours delivered weekly, 100% private income
    • Turnover £778,150 (y/e 28.02.25) with an EBITDA £190,163
    • Rated “Inadequate” by CQC in February 2024 – re-inspection pending (no impact on current income)
    • Strong, loyal client base supported by referrals and reputation
    • Convenient and accessible trading position in Kent
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  • POA

    REF: 51950

    Childcare & Education

    Freehold

    Well Established Children’s Day Nursery – Greater Manchester

    • Substantial freehold property with a current capacity for 36.
    • Fee Income £185,561 per annum 2025 generating an impressive EBITDA
    • Large garden outdoor play area
    • Excellent reputation, historically high occupancy levels.
    • Well-presented throughout
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  • £275,000

    REF: 51140

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Well Established Domiciliary Care Agency, West Midlands

    • A very well-established domiciliary care agency, West Midlands Turnover is £413,481 per annum (y/e 30.11.24), EBITDA £122,000 Excellent reputation, Rated "GOOD" by CQC genuine growth potential, retirement sale Approximately 250 hours of care per week, 50 service users, viewing recommended
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  • £740,000

    REF: 50648

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Highly Respected Domiciliary Care Agency, 5 Locations Throughout The West and East Midlands

    • Highly respected domiciliary care agency, 5 locations throughout the West and East Midlands Truly enviable reputation, terrific growth potential.
    • Care hours are 1,300 hours a week Turnover 31/3/21 is £964,308 with an EBITDA of £147,854 120+ service users, retirement sale
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  • £950,000

    REF: 51810

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Reputable Surrey Homecare Agency – Growth Opportunity

    • Consistent Client Contracts – Long-term care packages and repeat visits from loyal clients provide predictable income.
    • Trusted Reputation in the Community Strong relationships with clients, families, local GPs and commissioners generate referrals and sustain demand.
    • Efficient Care Delivery – Well-trained staff, clear scheduling and smart use of resources keep costs under control.
    • Specialist Expertise Differentiation – Offering recognised excellence in areas such as dementia, mental health or palliative care.
    • Adaptability to Changing Care Needs
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  • £225,000

    REF: 50628

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Homecare Agency – South West

    • Highly respected Domiciliary care agency.
    • CQC rated 'Good'.
    • Annual turnover for 2025 £514,788 with an EBITDA of £122,895.
    • Providing between 350- 370 hours of care per week to 31 service users.
    • Private 60%, LA 40%.
    • Contracts in place Devon County Council.
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  • £230,000

    REF: 51183

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Homecare Business – South Wales

    • Highly respected specialist Domiciliary care agency in South Wales.
    • Growth year on year, doing approx.
    • 360 hours of care per week.
    • Turnover: £458,774, with an EBITDA of £37,499 for y/e Jan 2024 Genuine potential, viewing highly recommended.
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  • £1,800,000

    REF: 52002

    Childcare & Education

    Freehold

    Exceptional Nursery Opportunity in Affluent Hampton – Fully Equipped Setting With Outdoor Space

    • Former Freehold nursery in a a prime & affluent location.
    • Capacity for 72 children.
    • Good Ofsted rating.
    • Spacious multi-level property with kitchen and well-equipped garden.
    • Ideal for immediate reopening or group expansion within established childcare sector.
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  • POA

    REF: 51484

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Well Established Home Care Agency Located in The East Midlands

    • Well-established home care agency located in the East Midlands Turnover for year end 31/08/2024 £827,681 with an adjusted EBITDA of £271,817 Currently, the agency delivers approximately 650 care hours per week to around 45 clients, demonstrating a consistent and reliable service.
    • Excellent reputation, Great bolt on or owner operator opportunity Retirement sale
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  • Established Supported Living and Homecare Provider – 950 Weekly Hours – 20 Clients – Strong Growth – Devon

    £1,000,000

    REF: 52045

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    Established Supported Living and Homecare Provider – 950 Weekly Hours – 20 Clients – Strong Growth – Devon

    • Approx.
    • 950 weekly care hours supporting 20 service users
    • CQC registered service with strong compliance history
    • Turnover approximately £1.35m with EBITDA of £154,222
    • Established second-tier management structure supporting day-to-day operations
    • 35+ experienced carers delivering supported living and homecare services
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  • £350,000

    REF: 51212

    Healthcare

    Leasehold

    51212 – Well Established & Highly Respected Home Care Agency – Cumbria

    • Well-established and highly reputable home care agency Turnover for year end 31/10/2024 £228,331 with an Adjusted EBITDA of £43,696 approximately 273 hours of care per week, 29 service users, easily relocatable Huge potential to expand into other areas and push adverting and marketing
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  • Children’s Day Nursery – Stepps, Glasgow

    £450,000

    REF: 51710

    Childcare & Education

    Leasehold

    Children’s Day Nursery – Stepps, Glasgow

    • Day nursery registered for 80 children aged 3 months to 5 years Income £513,120 (31/01/25) with EBITDA £112,288 Established in 2009 by current owners Open 50 weeks of the year Management-run with experienced team Retirement sale
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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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