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Cost Segregation Services for Daycare Facilities

Daycare facility owners often leave significant tax savings on the table by depreciating their properties over 39 years. Seneca Cost Segregation's engineering-based studies reclassify your daycare building's components into accelerated 5, 7, and 15-year schedules unlocking immediate cash flow you can reinvest into staff, equipment, or your next location. Average first-year deductions exceed $171,000.

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Our Cost Segregation Services for Daycare Facilities

Comprehensive cost segregation solutions designed to maximize tax savings and accelerate depreciation for daycare facility owners.

Cost Segregation Study

A full engineering-based analysis of your daycare facility that reclassifies building components into 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation schedules, delivering average first-year tax deductions exceeding $171,000 with a typical 10–25:1 ROI.

Lookback Study

Already own your daycare property? Claim all missed depreciation from the past 15 years in a single tax year using IRS Form 3115 no amended returns required, recovering deductions you didn't know you were missing.

Virtual Property Tour

A convenient 30–45 minute video-call inspection of your daycare facility eliminates travel costs and disruption, delivering your completed cost segregation study in as little as 2–3 weeks.

IRS Audit Defense

Every study includes Seneca AuditDefense at no extra charge, full IRS audit protection for as long as you own your daycare property, backed by an iron-clad money-back guarantee.

CPA Coordination & Support

Post-study support ensures your CPA can seamlessly implement depreciation schedules and Form 3115 filings, so your daycare facility's tax benefits are applied accurately and without delay.

Rush Service

Need results before a tax deadline? Our expedited service delivers a completed cost segregation study for your daycare facility in as little as one week, prioritized to meet your exact timeline.

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Our 3-Step Cost Segregation Process for Daycare Owners

Step 1: Free Consultation & Savings Estimate

We assess your daycare facility's eligibility, provide a preliminary savings estimate, and give you a transparent breakdown of study costs and projected ROI at no charge. Most childcare properties with a building basis above $300,000 qualify for meaningful savings.

Step 2: Virtual or On-Site Property Inspection

Step 3: Engineering Analysis & Report Delivery

Trusted By Property Owners

Client Success Stories

See how daycare facility owners and real estate investors have maximized their tax savings with Seneca Cost Segregation.

"We contacted Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."

Brayant Rivera

"I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with. I achieved a highly favorable tax situation and recommend Seneca to anyone looking to maximize their tax benefits."

Trent H

"Dylan and his team at Seneca Cost Segregation are extremely knowledgeable. When I explored their website, it was clear they knew their stuff. It offered a very professional approach to cost segregation, backed by years of experience."

Steven Schneider
Steven Schneider

"We contacted Dylan for a cost seg study and he went above and beyond Not only will their pricing be the best price you will find, his eagerness to help and province info will blow you away"

Jayce Parks
Jayce Parks

"The tax savings achieved with Seneca Cost Segregation made a major impact on my bottom line. I wasn't aware it was a possibility until they brought the opportunity to me. Their insight and expertise are invaluable."

Robert Riskin

"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."

Trent Hanson

"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"

Kim Giardino
Kim Giardino

"I've referred multiple clients to Seneca, and each time they uncovered significant tax savings. Their team is fast, professional, and easy to work with. They've become a trusted extension of our tax strategy."

Eliot Varnum
Eliot Varnum

"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."

Jacob Basch
Jacob Basch

"We contacted Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."

Brayant Rivera

"I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with. I achieved a highly favorable tax situation and recommend Seneca to anyone looking to maximize their tax benefits."

Trent H

"Dylan and his team at Seneca Cost Segregation are extremely knowledgeable. When I explored their website, it was clear they knew their stuff. It offered a very professional approach to cost segregation, backed by years of experience."

Steven Schneider
Steven Schneider

"We contacted Dylan for a cost seg study and he went above and beyond Not only will their pricing be the best price you will find, his eagerness to help and province info will blow you away"

Jayce Parks
Jayce Parks

"The tax savings achieved with Seneca Cost Segregation made a major impact on my bottom line. I wasn't aware it was a possibility until they brought the opportunity to me. Their insight and expertise are invaluable."

Robert Riskin

"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."

Trent Hanson

"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"

Kim Giardino
Kim Giardino

"I've referred multiple clients to Seneca, and each time they uncovered significant tax savings. Their team is fast, professional, and easy to work with. They've become a trusted extension of our tax strategy."

Eliot Varnum
Eliot Varnum

"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."

Jacob Basch
Jacob Basch

"We contacted Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."

Brayant Rivera

"I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with. I achieved a highly favorable tax situation and recommend Seneca to anyone looking to maximize their tax benefits."

Trent H

"Dylan and his team at Seneca Cost Segregation are extremely knowledgeable. When I explored their website, it was clear they knew their stuff. It offered a very professional approach to cost segregation, backed by years of experience."

Steven Schneider
Steven Schneider

"We contacted Dylan for a cost seg study and he went above and beyond Not only will their pricing be the best price you will find, his eagerness to help and province info will blow you away"

Jayce Parks
Jayce Parks

"The tax savings achieved with Seneca Cost Segregation made a major impact on my bottom line. I wasn't aware it was a possibility until they brought the opportunity to me. Their insight and expertise are invaluable."

Robert Riskin

"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."

Trent Hanson

"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"

Kim Giardino
Kim Giardino

"I've referred multiple clients to Seneca, and each time they uncovered significant tax savings. Their team is fast, professional, and easy to work with. They've become a trusted extension of our tax strategy."

Eliot Varnum
Eliot Varnum

"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."

Jacob Basch
Jacob Basch
Trusted by CPAs & Real Estate Experts

Partner with Seneca Cost Segregation

Over 10,200+ engineered cost segregation studies completed across the United States. Average first-year tax deduction: $171,243

10,200+

Studies Completed

$171K

Avg Tax Savings

125+

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The Seneca Difference

Why Choose Seneca Cost Segregation?

We combine engineering precision, real estate expertise, and a client-first approach to deliver the maximum tax savings your daycare facility qualifies for.

Proven Track Record

Over 10,200 cost segregation studies completed nationwide, with an average first-year deduction of $171,243 per client.

Nationwide Coverage

Serving daycare facility owners across all 50 states with both virtual and on-site inspection options tailored to your schedule.

Audit-Proof Studies

Every study includes our AuditDefense guarantee, IRS audit protection at no extra cost for the entire duration of your property ownership.

Fast, Reliable Delivery

Studies completed in 2–4 weeks, far ahead of the 4–8 week industry standard so your tax savings are never delayed by slow turnaround times.

Meet the Seneca Team

Real estate investors and engineers who understand your property's tax potential.

Dylan Scandalios, Co-Founder and CEO of Seneca Cost Segregation

Dylan Scandalios

Co-Founder and CEO

Dylan Scandalios is an active investor in multi-family properties in the Pacific Northwest and a recognized Cost Segregation Expert. Before founding Seneca Cost Segregation, Dylan closed millions of dollars in business for both public and private companies along the West Coast, developing deep expertise in real estate finance and tax strategy. As CEO, Dylan has helped thousands of real estate investors including office building owners save millions on their federal taxes through engineering-based cost segregation studies. His hands-on investment background means he approaches every client engagement with the perspective of an investor, not just a service provider. Under his leadership, Seneca has completed over 10,200 studies nationwide and achieved a 95% client referral rate.

Paul Spies, Co-Founder of Seneca Cost Segregation

Paul Spies

Co-Founder

Paul Spies is a Marine Corps Sergeant who brings over 8 years of hands-on expertise in real estate construction to Seneca Cost Segregation. As a Principal Broker and Licensed Contractor, Paul successfully flipped over 150 homes in just four years and led ground-up multi-family development projects across the country. Having leveraged cost segregation personally since 2018 to maximize returns on his own office and residential properties, Paul co-founded Seneca to make the same powerful tax strategy accessible to investors nationwide at an affordable price point and delivered on time. His construction background gives Seneca a unique engineering advantage when analyzing complex office building components and systems.

Howard Hirsch, Chairman of Seneca Cost Segregation

Howard Hirsch

Chairman

Howard Hirsch serves as Chairman of Seneca Cost Segregation, providing executive leadership and strategic oversight to the firm's continued national expansion. With deep experience in financial services and real estate advisory, Howard helps guide Seneca's direction as it scales its engineering-based cost segregation services to property owners across all 50 states, including California's dynamic real estate market. His leadership ensures the company maintains its commitment to technical excellence, client satisfaction, and IRS-compliant study delivery that protects clients through every phase of property ownership.

Harry Papp, President and Treasurer of Seneca Cost Segregation

Harry Papp

President/Treasurer

Harry Papp serves as President and Treasurer of Seneca Cost Segregation, overseeing the company's operational and financial integrity. His dual role ensures that client investments in cost segregation studies generate maximum ROI through rigorous financial management and disciplined operational processes. Harry's leadership directly supports Seneca's ability to deliver studies on time and within budget a standard that has helped the firm achieve a 95% client referral rate and an average first-year deduction of $171,243 for property owners across California and the rest of the nation.

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Merle Rosskam

Merle Rosskam

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John Deo

CEO

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you itemize daycare costs on taxes?

Yes. As a daycare facility owner, many property-related expenses are deductible, including depreciation of the building and its components. A cost segregation study takes this further by reclassifying building assets—flooring, electrical systems, specialty fixtures, and site improvements into shorter 5, 7, or 15-year depreciation categories, dramatically increasing your itemized deductions in the early years of ownership.

What is the maximum write off for child care?

What is cost segregation and how does it apply to daycare facilities?

Does my daycare facility qualify for a cost segregation study?

Can I claim missed depreciation on a daycare facility I purchased years ago?

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Is a cost segregation study safe from an IRS audit perspective?

Still Have Questions About Your Daycare Property?

Speak with a cost segregation specialist for a free, no-obligation savings estimate tailored to your facility.

Nationwide Service Coverage

Seneca Cost Segregation serves daycare facility owners across all 50 states with virtual and on-site study options.

All 50 States

Service Area

10,200+

Studies Completed

95%

Client Referral Rate

Do We Service Your Area?

We serve daycare facility owners in all 50 states, virtually or on-site. Reach out to confirm availability in your region.

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Awards and Recognition

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ASCSP Membership

Member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals.

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CCSP Designation

Certified Cost Segregation Professional designation for verified expertise.

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Perfect five-star rating from satisfied clients nationwide.

Unlock Your Daycare Facility's Hidden Tax Savings Today

Complete the form below to receive a free, no-obligation cost segregation savings estimate for your daycare property. Our team typically responds within one business day.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 530-797-6539. You can also send us a quick email at info@senecacostseg.com.