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Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale in California

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Large-Scale Education Business with Proven Cash Flow

Alhambra, CA

This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a large-scale, established education business with decades of operating history, strong revenue, and a structure that now aligns with how serious...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

After School, Franchise , Fremont, California

Fremont, CA

A complete turnkey, well-established After-School educational services center has been constructed, adorned, and supported by passionate, excellent instructors who bring creativity and energy to a...

$680,000

$680,000

Turnkey Preschool & Daycare | Profitable Operation + 160-Child Lic.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dixon, CA

Established Child Care Center with Real Estate and Expansion Parcel This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational preschool and child care center located in a growing residential corridor...

$4,600,000

$4,600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Preschool Business For Sale Windsor, CA

Windsor, CA

Situated down a quiet lane off Mark West Station Road near Kay Drive, the property is well-shielded from traf?c and neighbors, lending a peaceful, nature-rich environment for young children .The site...

$2,257,000

$2,257,000

Turnkey Preschool | 164-License | Biz & RE | Strong Cash Flow.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Vacaville, CA

Confidential sale of a fully operational, high-performing preschool located in a desirable Northern California community. The business is licensed for 164 children across infant, toddler, preschool,...

$6,900,000

$6,900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

After School Business For Sale San Mateo, CA

San Mateo, CA

Known for its commercial and educational facilities. Versatile property located in the Los Prados neighborhood of San Mateo, A family-friendly, walkable, and bike-friendly area. Quick access to major...

$350,000

$350,000

Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA

Alameda, CA

A historic property built in 1908, Situated directly across from Chochenyo Park, the location offers a convenient and pleasant setting. Additionally, the property features a spacious basement. It is...

$499,000

$499,000

Raise Funds & Spirits In Your Community - Leadership & Fitness

San Francisco, CA

Looking for a business opportunity that combines your passion for leadership development and fitness while making a significant impact in your community? Here's a chance to own a franchise that is...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Rare Established Pre-School

San Francisco, CA

New fully Remodelled Facility. Capacity of 49 students. Future projection is estimated at $1.7M. San Francisco-based Preschool and program center. The company is fully licensed by the California...

$750,000

$750,000

High-Demand Indoor Playground Business – 4,000 Sq Ft | Booked Parties!
Asset Sale

Granada Hills, CA

Lily Pad Playground is a thriving indoor children’s entertainment business located in a high-traffic Vons shopping center at the prominent corner of Balboa Blvd & San Fernando Mission Blvd in Granada...

$300,000

$300,000

Preschool Property for Sale Prime Central Fremont Location
Real Estate Only

Fremont, CA

Prime, fully built-out preschool facility available in central Fremont. The property is licensed for 40 children and is currently operating as an infant–toddler center, with city approval for ages...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Rare High-Capacity Lic Child Care Real Est | 1.87ac | Tenant in Place.
Real Estate Only

Thousand Palms, CA

This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-capacity licensed child care real estate asset on nearly two acres, with an established tenant in place and multiple long-term value...

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor

$1,566,000 - Citrus Heights, CA

$1,566,000

Citrus Heights, CA

Distressed Child Care Facility with Seller Carry.
Real Estate Only

Davis, CA

Distressed Child Care Real Estate | Heavy Lift | Seller Carry Former licensed child care facility now offered as vacant real estate only. Business closed October 2025. This is not turnkey. Sub slab...

$899,000

$899,000

Buy or Sell a Day Care and Child Care Center in California
Day care and child care centers listed for sale on BizBuySell are licensed early childhood education and care businesses, including daycare centers, private nursery schools, franchised child care brands, and multi location operators, with some listings also offering owned real estate or purpose built facilities. These businesses typically operate on a capacity and enrollment driven model, generating recurring revenue from weekly or monthly tuition paid by families, often supplemented by government subsidies, after school programs, and enrichment services, with value closely tied to licensing limits, staff to child ratios, reputation, and waitlists.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed12
Asking Price$295,000
Reported Revenue$512,500
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$190,529
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$240,000$295,000$750,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Day Care and Child Care Centers for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$215,000$82,175
Median$512,500$190,529
Upper Quartile$953,085$265,742

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Day Care and Child Care Centers listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.541.54
Median0.652.87
Upper Quartile1.233.58

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Day Care and Child Care Center in California?

The median asking price for an established Day Care and Child Care Center in California is $295,000, though prices range from under $240,000 to well over $750,000.

How much do Day Care and Child Care Centers owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers in California is $512,500 and owners earn a median of $190,529, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Day Care and Child Care Center?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Day Care and Child Care Centers in California, revenue multiples range from 0.54 to 1.23, with a median of 0.65. Earning multiples range from 1.54 to 3.58, with the median at 2.87. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center in California may ask for around 0.65 times its annual revenue, and 2.87 times its annual owner earnings.

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