12960 Troupe St, Woodbridge, VA, 22192-7621
12960 Troupe St
Woodbridge, VA 22192-7621
Highlights
- Licensed Capacity for 153 Children – Immediate scale for national and regional operators seeking meaningful enrollment volume in a single location. The existing layout and historical use significantly reduce entitlement risk and shorten time-to-opening compared to ground-up development.
- Purpose-Built, Single-Story Facility (±8,063 SF) – Designed specifically for early education use, featuring dedicated classrooms for infant through pre-K programs, child-height restrooms, centralized hallway circulation for supervision, administrative office space, kitchen/kitchenette areas, and a welcoming lobby entry.
- 1.32-Acre Site with Functional Drop-Off & Parking – 40 surface parking spaces (4.96 per 1,000 SF) with established traffic flow patterns and strong curb appeal. The site size supports outdoor play areas and operational flexibility critical for national childcare brands.
- Strong Demographics Within 3 Miles – Over 105,000 residents and 32,800+ households with median household incomes exceeding $115,000. Continued projected population and household growth through 2029 supports long-term enrollment stability.
- Prime Woodbridge / I-95 Corridor Location – Immediate access to Prince William Parkway and Interstate 95 with strong daily traffic counts. Positioned within dense residential neighborhoods and commuter corridors, providing convenient access for working families.
- Q3 2026 Occupancy Timeline – Allows qualified operators adequate lead time for market analysis, licensing coordination, staffing, marketing rollout, and capital planning before assuming operations in a high-demand Northern Virginia submarket.
Description
12960 Troupe Street presents a rare opportunity for national and regional childcare operators to secure a purpose-built, freestanding early education facility in the heart of the Woodbridge / I-95 Corridor of Prince William County. The property consists of approximately 8,063 square feet on a 1.32-acre site, zoned B-1 (General Business), with an existing licensed capacity of 153 children, offering immediate scale for established brands seeking expansion within Northern Virginia. Constructed in 2004 and configured for single-tenant occupancy, the building provides operational efficiency, security, and brand control for a growing operator.
The thoughtfully designed floor plan supports a full spectrum of age groups, including infant, toddler, beginner, pre-K, and intermediate classrooms. The layout features oversized classrooms, dedicated child restrooms, a central hallway circulation spine, administrative office space, kitchen and kitchenette areas, storage, and a welcoming lobby/foyer entrance. The single-story design enhances supervision and safety, while the 40 surface parking spaces (4.96 per 1,000 SF) and established drop-off configuration allow for smooth daily traffic flow. The 1.32-acre lot provides flexibility for outdoor play areas and potential program enhancements—an increasingly critical factor for national operators evaluating long-term site performance.
From a demographic standpoint, the property is positioned within one of Prince William County’s strongest family-oriented corridors. Within a three-mile radius, there are over 105,000 residents and more than 32,800 households, with a median household income exceeding $115,000. Population and household growth are projected to continue through 2029, reinforcing sustained enrollment demand. The site benefits from strong traffic counts along Prince William Parkway and immediate access to Interstate 95, placing the center within convenient reach of commuter families and surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Currently occupied by an established childcare operator with lease expiration in mid-2026, the property will be available for occupancy in Q3 2026, allowing qualified operators time for strategic planning, licensing coordination, staffing preparation, and brand rollout. Opportunities to secure a licensed, purpose-built 150+ capacity childcare facility in this submarket are extremely limited. 12960 Troupe Street offers scale, infrastructure alignment, and demographic strength for operators seeking a flagship presence in Prince William County and the broader Northern Virginia market.
Prince William County is one of the strongest family-oriented growth markets in Northern Virginia, providing a solid foundation for sustained childcare demand. The County’s population is estimated at approximately 497,000 as of 2024, reflecting growth of just over 3% since 2020 and nearly 95,000 new residents since 2010. Average household size is roughly 3.1 persons, signaling a heavy concentration of family households. Median household income exceeds $131,000, supporting the ability to pay for higher-quality early education. Importantly for childcare operators, approximately 26% of the population is under age 18 and more than 6.5% is under age five, while labor force participation among working parents—particularly women—remains high. Continued residential development and long average commute times further reinforce demand for full-day childcare, before- and after-care programs, and early education centers.
Within this broader context, Woodbridge stands out as one of the County’s most dense and family-driven submarkets. Woodbridge has a population of roughly 44,700 residents and an average household size of just over 3.0 persons, closely mirroring countywide family demographics. Nearly one-quarter of the population is under the age of 18, with more than 6% under age five, creating a consistent pipeline of childcare-age children. Median household income in Woodbridge is approximately $105,000, which, while slightly below the County average, remains well above national norms and supports demand for licensed, professionally operated childcare facilities. Labor force participation among working parents is strong, and commute times remain lengthy, further reinforcing the need for reliable, full-day childcare solutions close to home or employment centers.
For a childcare user at 12960 Troupe Street, these demographics translate into a fundamentally supply-constrained, demand-supported market. Prince William County’s ongoing population growth, combined with larger household sizes, high workforce participation, and a meaningful share of young children, creates durable demand for early education facilities. In an environment where childcare availability often lags population growth, well-located centers in Woodbridge benefit from consistent enrollment pressure, stable occupancy, and long-term operational viability driven by the surrounding residential base.
