What childcare property leasing services does Mollard Property Group offer?

Mollard Property Group offers specialist childcare property leasing services for both tenants and landlords. For childcare operators, they identify, assess and lease suitable sites, covering market analysis, planning review, and full lease negotiation. For developers and landlords, they secure quality, licensing-compliant childcare tenants before significant design or planning investment is made. Services cover all lease types including typical leases, turnkey leases and ground leases.

What types of childcare leases does Mollard Property Group handle?

Mollard Property Group advises on and facilitates three types of childcare leases: typical leases (standard commercial lease structures for childcare tenancies), turnkey leases (where the landlord completes the fit-out to an agreed specification before tenant occupation), and ground leases (long-term land lease structures suitable for operators or developers seeking to build on leased land).

How does Mollard Property Group help childcare operators find the right site?

Mollard Property Group provides a specialist consultancy service grounded in detailed market analysis, planning review, and operator-specific requirements. They assess demand drivers, planning parameters, site constraints and built-form outcomes to ensure each opportunity aligns with the operator's model and long-term objectives. They focus on sites that are strategically located, demand-driven, appropriately sized for the right number of licensed childcare places, licensing-compliant, and commercially viable for both landlord and tenant.

How does Mollard Property Group help property developers secure a childcare tenant?

Mollard Property Group can secure a quality childcare tenant for developers before significant time and money is invested in detailed design and planning. Their team conducts thorough upfront research to confirm site suitability, the appropriate number of childcare places, and viable rental levels. They also provide a licensing-compliant feasibility concept plan and facade design to confirm the financial parameters of the development and establish an accurate end-value for the property.

What makes a good site for a childcare centre lease?

According to Mollard Property Group, the key elements for a successful childcare centre development are: a strategically located site, a demand-driven location, good exposure and visibility for parents, safe and easy access, a suitable built form, an appropriate number of licensed childcare places, and compliance with planning requirements.

What areas does Mollard Property Group lease childcare properties in?

Mollard Property Group operates nationally across Australia. Recent childcare leasing transactions include centres in Werribee (VIC), Coburg North (VIC), Dandenong South (VIC), Annerley (QLD), Brisbane CBD (QLD), and Kearneys Spring (QLD), with an overall reach spanning Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and beyond.

How much experience does Mollard Property Group have in childcare leasing?

Mollard Property Group draws on over 40 years of childcare industry experience and knowledge to source sites for childcare developments and create blue-chip lease opportunities for both existing and new buildings across Australia.

Childcare Property Leasing

Connecting premium operators with the right childcare property.

We don’t just find a tenant; we secure a 20-year covenant through HBU-validated operational alignment. Whether you are a landlord securing a high quality, long-tenure tenant, or an operator seeking your next centre – leverage decades of sector relationships, a national tenant network and agentic pre-screening across our pipeline, to source unique sites for childcare developments and create blue-chip childcare lease opportunities for existing and new buildings.

Our HBU models account for regional demographic shifts, ensuring the operator we match to your site is built to thrive for the next decade.

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Off-market sites for childcare operators ready to grow.

Access pre-vetted, off-market childcare sites surfaced from our acquisition pipeline. Analytics-led, HBU-validated alignment of property to operator. Catchment, licensing and EBIT modelled before introduction – only the viable make the shortlist. We build long-term collaborative relationships with tenants and landlords, providing support through the entire process to ensure the best possible outcomes for both parties.

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92-Place ELC · Werribee, Victoria Family outside a leased childcare centre

lease secured
in 10 days!

Case study coming soon

200+

Operators in our active network

98%

Of campaigns matched within 90 days

15yr

Typical operator covenant secured

42+

Childcare centre projects

Bridging Both Sides

Leasing is where the numbers become real.

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A childcare centre is only as valuable as the operator who runs it. Securing the right tenant – at the right rent, with the right covenant – is the single largest determinant of long-term asset value. We treat tenant matching as an analytics-led, Highest and Best Use exercise: catchment yield, licensing envelope and operator EBIT modelled before the campaign opens.

We have spent thirty years matching operators to properties across Australia. Our active network spans boutique single-centre operators, regional groups and the major national chains. Every match is sized to the catchment, sized to the licensing envelope, and structured to give both landlord and tenant a deal they will renew.

We act for both sides – but never the same transaction. Where we are appointed by a landlord, we run a confidential, targeted campaign. Where we are appointed by an operator, we surface off-market sites from our acquisition pipeline. Either way, the outcome is a long-tenure lease that holds up.

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Development-Led Lease Methodology

Two sides. One specialist team.

Whether you own the site or operate the centre – our approach is grounded in detailed market analysis, planning review, and operator-specific requirements. We do not just identify a site; we create a development-ready opportunity, utilising our HBU Engine to identify and secure high-performance assets before they hit the open market – to deliver streamlined and profitable outcomes for both developers and tenants.

For Property Owners

Secure a Long-Tenure Operator.

A confidential leasing campaign engineered to attract premium childcare operators – and a lease that protects asset value for two decades.

Catchment-led pricing – Rent benchmarked against catchment yield, not nominal $/sqm.
Targeted operator outreach – Direct engagement with the operators most likely to value the site.
Confidential campaign – Off-market by default; full-market only when the brief calls for it.
Lease structuring – 15–20-year terms with options, CPI mechanics, make-good and incentive logic.
Operator due diligence – Financial covenants, track record and operating capability verified before HoA.

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For Childcare Operators

Secure a Premium Lease.

Access to MPG’s off-market pipeline of childcare-ready sites – pre-vetted for licensing, catchment demand and financial viability.

Off-market shortlist – Sites you will not see on the open listing market.
Pre-vetted feasibility – Catchment, licensing-place ratio and EBIT modelling completed before introduction.
Aligned lease terms – Lease structures that reflect operating reality, not generic retail templates.
Build-to-suit pathway – Where the right site is greenfield, we connect you to the developer.
National coverage – VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS – established pipelines across all major metros.

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The Leasing Process

Six stages, one outcome – a signed, structured lease.

From appointment to execution – typically 8–12 weeks. Every campaign opens with a Highest and Best Use case for the site.

Step 01

HBU Appraisal & Brief

Site assessment, Highest and Best Use case, catchment review and indicative rent range.

Week 1

Step 02

Marketing Package

Information memorandum, lease terms and operator pitch deck.

Weeks 2–3

Step 03

Targeted Outreach

Direct engagement with shortlisted operators across our network.

Weeks 3–5

Step 04

EOI & Site Visits

Expressions of interest, financials and operator due diligence.

Weeks 5–7

Step 05

Negotiation & Terms

Rent, term, options, incentives, make-good and CPI mechanics.

Weeks 7–9

Step 06

Heads of Agreement

Final terms agreed and documented, ready for lease execution.

Weeks 10–12

The Marketing Package

A campaign engineered for premium operators.

Every listing is supported by a tailored Information Memorandum – written for operators, not retail investors. Catchment data, indicative rent, lease term, licensing envelope, and the operating economics that make the site work.

Direct outreach

To 200+ operators in our network.

Information Memorandum

Bespoke 12-page IM per site.

Digital landing page

Tracked, gated, confidential.

Off-market by default

Public listing only on request.

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★Operator Targeted Campaign

Confidential · For Lease Information Memorandum example - childcare centre facade

Information Memorandum · Example

132-place LDC · South-East Melbourne, VIC

132

Licensed places

$480k

Indicative annual rent

20yr

Initial term + options

4,820

Children in catchment

82%

Existing supply utilised

Practical completion

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Recently Leased

Werribee, VIC

92-Place Early Learning Centre

Coburg North, VIC

114-Place Early Learning Centre

Annerley, QLD

108-Place Early Learning Centre

Kearneys Spring, QLD

130-Place Early Learning Centre

Our Operator Network

National coverage. Sector-specific relationships.

Providing a unique, risk-mitigated approach for developers with our pre-vetted operator network spanning national chains, regional groups and boutique single-centre operators. Purpose-built childcare leasing – aligned with your vision.

Boutique operators

Regional groups

National chains

Not-for-profit networks

Community kindergartens

Montessori operators

200+ Active Operators · VIC · NSW · QLD · SA · TAS · ACT

Off-Market Opportunities

Subscribe for first look at upcoming lease and acquisition opportunities.

We release a small set of off-market childcare lease and acquisition opportunities to subscribed operators and investors – before they reach the open market.

Quarterly off-market opportunity briefings, tailored to your sector and region.
Early access to pre-vetted lease and acquisition opportunities.
Indicative rent, catchment data and licensing envelope provided up-front.
Confidential – your interest is shared only with the relevant vendor or landlord.

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Mollard Property Group and in particular Phil Mollard and his team have been incredibly proactive, supportive and easy to work with throughout our journey. What has stood out most has been their responsiveness, professionalism and willingness to collaborate. We highly recommend Mollard Property Group to anyone looking for a team who are professional, proactive and genuinely invested in delivering a great result.

Mary McGilvray · Director · Mirambeena Children’s Centre

Why Mollard Property Group

Four reasons clients return.

We bridge the gap between tenants and landlords. Our experienced team oversees the entire development and leasing process, incorporating valuable input from all stakeholders, carefully negotiated to benefit both parties – securing advantageous lease agreements that are in line with industry standards and effectively reduce risk.

Sector-Specific Network

200+ operators across boutique, regional and national tiers. Built over years – not bought off a list.

Long-Tenure Outcomes

Leases structured for 15–20 year terms with options. Stability protects landlord value and operator continuity.

Operating-Economic Lens

We model rent against EBIT, catchment yield and licensing places – not generic $/sqm. The deal reflects reality.

Confidential by Default

Off-market is the default. Open listings are run only when the brief calls for them – and never both at once.

Have a site to lease – or a centre to find?

Looking to lease your asset or seeking your next move?

Whether you are bringing a property to market, or seeking your next operating site, we run sector-specific campaigns and matched introductions – structured for long-tenure outcomes.

All enquiries are confidential. No obligation. Most are answered within 24 hours.

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