Tauranga
Business Broker - Childcare Specialist
Phone: 022 354 9189
Mobile: 022 354 9189
Email MeChildcare Business Broker | ECE Sector Specialist
Since 2007, Linda Harley has specialised in the sale of Early Childhood Education businesses and freehold childcare property throughout New Zealand. With more than 330 completed transactions and almost 20 years of sector experience, Linda brings specialist ECE knowledge, commercial insight and proven negotiation expertise to every assignment.
Linda works with childcare owners, operators and investors to help them buy, sell and make informed decisions about their next move.
Specialist ECE Knowledge
Selling an ECE business requires more than a general understanding of business sales. Linda understands the sector’s unique commercial, operational and regulatory considerations, including occupancy, staffing, Ministry of Education funding, licensing, leases, property and sustainable earnings.
This specialist knowledge allows her to identify opportunities, anticipate potential issues and guide vendors and buyers through the transaction process with clarity and confidence.
Proven Results
Linda has negotiated and settled more than $400 million in ECE businesses and freehold childcare property. Her approach combines detailed preparation, practical market insight and focused negotiation to help clients achieve successful outcomes.
Informed Market Guidance
Linda maintains a strong understanding of the New Zealand ECE market, including buyer demand, business performance, occupancy trends, staffing requirements, funding considerations and property factors. She provides vendors with realistic, evidence-based advice on value and positioning, while ensuring buyers receive the information they need to assess opportunities properly.
National Buyer Network
Over many years, Linda has developed a national network of qualified ECE purchasers, including existing operators, multi-centre groups, first-time buyers and investors. Her focus is on finding the right buyer for each business and creating a well-managed process for all parties.
Confidential, Structured Process
Confidentiality is essential when selling an ECE business. Linda’s established systems are designed to protect the business, staff, children and vendor throughout the sale process. Buyer qualification, confidentiality agreements and the controlled release of information are key parts of her approach from the initial appraisal through to settlement.
Recognised Industry Experience
Linda’s expertise has been recognised through numerous industry awards. She was the first woman to win the REINZ Business Broker of the Year award and has been recognised as an REINZ New Zealand Business Broker of the Year on multiple occasions, including 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026.
Helping New Zealand’s Childcare Owners Buy, Sell and Succeed
Whether you are considering selling, looking to acquire an ECE business or planning for your next stage of ownership, Linda provides specialist advice, clear communication and experienced support throughout the process.
