Childcare Real Estate Experts

Landlord-First Advisory Approach

Childcare operators provide stable, recession-resistant cash flow for ownership groups, insulated from conventional retail cycles. With new city-backed initiatives set to expand childcare access, this use group is positioned for sustained growth. We have a proven track record of tenant placements and provide a streamlined process—from introduction through lease execution.

Our focus is to:

• Explore childcare demand in your neighborhood
• Educate owners on feasibility and upside
• Pre-qualify buildings for childcare use
• Pair property owners with fully vetted preschool & daycare operators from NYC's most extensive early childhood network
• Coordinate zoning, licensing, and design strategy
• Stabilize your asset and negotiate landlord-favorable, long-term 10-15+ year leases

Most Brokers Can't Execute Childcare Deals

Leasing up your asset to a preschool or daycare provider can be challenging; however, we are experienced at navigating nuances specific to childcare real estate including:

• Complex DOB, DOH, and licensing requirements
• Specialized build-out and infrastructure needs
• Structuring tenant improvement allowances and phased rent
• Understanding of lender and investor concerns
• Lengthy approval timelines
• Operator education gaps on real estate

Notable Transactions

We have successfully placed top-tier operators in neighborhoods across NYC, including:

• 601 Amsterdam Avenue (Upper West Side) - Playgarden Prep | 3,300 SF
• 167 Clermont Avenue (Fort Greene) - Concordia Fort Greene | 12,775 SF
• 125 5th Avenue (Park Slope) - Ms. Lam Montessori | 11,400 SF
• 345 Adams Street (Downtown BK) - Little Scholars | 15,890 SF
• 56 North 9th Street (Williamsburg) - Ms. Lam Montessori | 7,410 SF

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