We provide independent due diligence, operational assessments and strategic growth advice to help you understand the true value of every opportunity, identify potential risks and develop a clear pathway for successful acquisition, integration and long-term performance. From pre-purchase investigations through to post-acquisition planning and operational improvement, we support every stage of the acquisition process to help you build a stronger, more sustainable childcare business with confidence.
How We Help
Successful expansion is built on informed decisions, strategic planning and operational excellence. Talisha Long partners with Approved Providers, investors, business owners and portfolio operators to assess acquisition opportunities, identify risks and unlock long-term growth potential across childcare businesses.
Whether you are purchasing a single service or expanding a multi-site portfolio, we provide independent advice that combines commercial insight with deep operational and regulatory expertise. From pre-purchase due diligence and acquisition planning through to integration, governance, compliance and performance improvement, every engagement is tailored to your business objectives.
Our focus extends beyond the transaction itself, helping you strengthen operations, improve quality outcomes and build a more profitable, sustainable and scalable childcare business.
Talisha is also a well-connected figure in the sector. Through a national network built over more than 30 years, she advises buyers and sellers and can introduce buyers to owners considering a sale, including off-market opportunities that are never publicly listed. Whether you are looking to acquire the right centre or to sell yours discreetly, she can help both sides of the transaction.
Explore in detail
- Acquisition Due Diligence
- Buying a Childcare Centre
- Selling Your Childcare Centre
- Buying & selling childcare centres (off-market)
Other ways we can help
- Practical Centre Development, From planning permits to centre design and layout consulting.
- Licensing & Regulatory Compliance, Ensure full compliance and a smooth approval process.
- Operational Setup, Build your team, set policies, and implement effective procedures.
- Performance Audits & Optimisation, Increase occupancy, revenue, and ratings.
- Ongoing Staff Education & Development, Train, develop and retain a high-performing team, from educators to leaders.