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Early Years Business For Sale
An established and expanding Irish childcare organisation committed to delivering exceptional early years education and care, is seeking to acquire additional high-quality early years services in all regions of the country. If you are considering retirement, succession planning, or simply exploring new opportunities for your service, we would welcome a confidential conversation with you. Please email: eoin@canavanbyrne.ie
Capacity
60 +
- Both owned (freehold) and leased premises
- Purpose-built or well-established converted facilities
- Services with strong occupancy and sustainable financial performance
- Creches with an experienced team and positive local reputation
Whether you are looking for a full exit or wish to remain involved in a management capacity, we are open to flexible structures that suit your goals.
What Quality Means to Us
Quality is more than compliance. For us, it means:
- Consistent delivery of the Aistear and Síolta frameworks in daily practice
- Strong leadership and governance structures
- Excellent inspection history and regulatory compliance
- A warm, nurturing environment where children thrive
- Ongoing staff development, retention, and fair employment practices
- Meaningful engagement with families and local communities
- Well-maintained, safe, and stimulating learning environments
We are committed to preserving and strengthening the culture and ethos that made your service successful in the first place.
Why Partner With Us
Selling your service is both a financial and emotional decision. We understand the years of dedication, care, and personal investment that have gone into building your creche. Our approach is:
- Respectful and confidential
- Transparent and fair in valuation
- Efficient and professionally managed
- Focused on continuity for children, families, and staff
For owners wishing to retire, we offer a smooth transition process that protects your legacy. For those who would prefer to remain involved, we can offer structured management roles with reduced administrative burden and enhanced operational support.
Our wider organisation provides:
- Centralised compliance and HR support
- Financial and operational systems
- Marketing and enrolment support
- Ongoing professional development for staff
- Investment in facilities and resources
This allows managers to focus on what matters most — high-quality care and education.
If you are even considering your next steps, we would be delighted to speak with you in confidence. Initial discussions are informal and without obligation.
To arrange a confidential conversation, please reply directly to this email.
We look forward to connecting with passionate early years professionals across Ireland.
Kind regards,
Acquisitions Team
Established and Expanding Irish Childcare Organisation Seeking to Acquire Additional High-quality Early Years Services
LOCATION
Ireland
CAPACITY
60 +
CLASSROOMS
Listed 04 Mar 2026
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Contact Us
If you'd like more information about our services or we can help you with any questions or queries, please call us on: (+353) 1-623-5908, email us at info@canavanbyrne.ie or just fill out the quick contact form. We'd be delighted to hear from you!