Our role is to help you understand what you are buying, identify risks early and enter ownership with confidence, clarity and a clear plan for success.
What's Involved
- Independent assessment of the childcare business and acquisition opportunity
- Childcare-specific due diligence across regulatory compliance, governance and operational performance
- Review of occupancy, enrolments, workforce, leadership and service sustainability
- Assessment of licensed capacity, premises, lease arrangements and future growth opportunities
- Identification of operational, regulatory, commercial and reputational risks
- Guidance throughout the purchase and due diligence process
- Transition planning, Change of Provider support and regulatory approvals
- Post-settlement planning, operational improvements and business integration
- Strategic advice to support long-term growth and a successful ownership transition
How We Help
Every childcare acquisition is unique, requiring careful evaluation of the commercial, operational and regulatory factors that determine long-term success. Talisha Long provides independent, end-to-end support throughout the acquisition process, helping purchasers make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.
Our advice extends beyond due diligence. We work alongside you from opportunity assessment and negotiations through to regulatory approvals, Change of Provider processes, transition planning and operational readiness, ensuring you enter ownership with a clear understanding of the business and a practical strategy for future success.
Some of the best opportunities are never publicly listed. Through a national network built over more than 30 years, Talisha is often aware of owners considering a sale before those centres reach the open market, and can introduce buyers to off-market opportunities that genuinely fit their brief. If you would rather be matched to the right centre than sift through public listings, tell us what you are looking for and we will let you know when something suitable comes up.
Related business acquisition & expansion services
- Business Acquisition & Expansion (overview)
- Acquisition Due Diligence
- Selling Your Childcare Centre
- Buying & selling childcare centres
Frequently asked questions
I am a first-time buyer. Can you help?
Absolutely. Many of our clients are entering the sector for the first time. We bring the experience so you understand what you are buying and avoid the common, costly mistakes.
Do approvals transfer when I buy a centre?
Change of provider involves specific approval steps under the National Law; it is not automatic. We help you plan the transition so the centre keeps operating smoothly.
Can you help me find a centre that is not publicly listed?
Often, yes. Talisha maintains a national network of owners and operators, and is frequently aware of centres coming up for sale before they are advertised. Share your acquisition brief and we will introduce you to off-market opportunities that fit.