Unique Commercial Opportunity – Former Childcare Facility with Flexible Future Use Rare opportunity to acquire a purpose-built childcare facility in the heart of Hartly, Delaware. Designed and operated as a daycare center, this property is equipped to accommodate over 100 children and offers a layout specifically tailored for childcare operations, educational programs, community services, and other commercial uses. The current daycare business will be vacating the property in Fall 2026, creating a unique opportunity for an owner-occupant, investor, or entrepreneur to bring their vision to life. Existing daycare furniture, equipment, and inventory may be purchased separately, offering a turnkey opportunity for a buyer seeking to continue childcare operations. The property features ample interior space, multiple activity and classroom areas, administrative offices, outdoor recreation areas, and generous parking. Its prominent location provides convenient access to surrounding communities throughout Kent County. Whether you're looking to establish a childcare center, educational facility, medical or professional office, community organization, or other permitted business use, this versatile property offers the infrastructure and flexibility to support a wide range of possibilities. Properties of this size and specialized design rarely become available in the Hartly market.
Hartly is located in Delaware. Hartly, Delaware has a population of 163. Hartly is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 85.19% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.65%.
The median household income in Hartly, Delaware is $130,653. The median household income for the surrounding county is $63,715 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Hartly is 43.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 87.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 25.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.2 inches per year, with 15.3 inches of snow per year.
