Wantagh, NY
Valhallan Youth Esports Franchise: A Vision for the Future of Competitive Gaming A True Turn-Key Franchise opportunity. We have done the start-up work already! A new, fully functioning business is...
$100,000
Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale
Industry Info
Youth Esports and Videogaming Franchise
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Turn-Key Child Care Center in Affluent Delaware County Suburb
Delaware County, PA
Unique opportunity to acquire a highly regarded Keystone 4-Star, fully licensed private academic nursery school, with over 40-years of operating history. This offering includes the business, FF&E, and...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $216,730
Two Well Established Child Care Center for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pflugerville, TX
Two Well-established Childcare in Pflugerville and Austin, Texas with stable and consistent monthly cash flow. This local gem is strategically positioned in a prime location, with a reputation that...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $360,433
Asset SalePreschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise
Cypress, TX
This location is temporarily closed and ready to reopen very quickly! The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another...
$150,000
14
Auction
Former School Conversion Opp. On 8.45 Acres
Lambertville, NJ
Online auction: October 6-8, 2025
- Off SR 202, 2 miles from the PA state line
- Former school and house on 8.45 acres
$325,000 starting bid
22
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Loma Linda, CA
Redlands, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
Dixon, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Manteca, CA
Manteca, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Spanish Springs, NV
Sparks, NV
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
FranchiseTierra Encantada
Available in Multiple Locations
Join Tierra Encantada and become part of a thriving, in-demand brand that sets both families and franchise partners up for success. With our proven track record and strong waiting lists, you’ll be positioned to grow and succeed in the booming child care industry.
$200,000
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Bellevue, NE
Papillion, NE
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Saratoga Springs, UT
Saratoga Springs, UT
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Canton, OH
Canton, OH
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Clay, NY
Clay, NY
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Frank & Rose Stabler
Certified Business Brokers
Serving Harris County, TX
Having the largest team of experienced, professional brokers in the State of Texas means that business owners have the greatest number of people collaborating and working together to sell their business. Our professional team has over 230 years of collective experience selling businesses and have closed business transactions in excess of one billion dollars in revenues. This means credibility, experience, expertise, and success.
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Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Kansas City, MO
Gladstone, MO
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Ephrata, PA
Ephrata, PA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Antioch, TN
Nashville, TN
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Madison, AL
Madison, AL
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
13
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - York, PA
York, PA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
13
FranchiseChildren's Orchard®
Available Nationwide
It is resale reimagined. Children’s Orchard sells gently used name-brand kid’s clothing, shoes, and accessories for up to 70% off retail prices. If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Children’s Orchard franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
$100,000
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dyer, IN
Dyer, IN
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
13
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Alpine Township, MI
Comstock Park, MI
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
13
Asset SalePreschool/Daycare with #1 Childcare Franchise
Tulsa County, OK
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 425+ centers open and another 245+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
10
Real EstateChild Daycare Center Near Tulsa
Rogers County, OK
This daycare center is 3555 sqft and sits on .57 acres. It’s been operating for almost 35 years with a great reputation in the community. The center is a turn key, 5 star rated, child care facility,...
$525,000
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Start-upNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Hershey, PA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Start-upNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise in Coraopolis, PA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Start-upNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Birmingham, AL
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
14
Start-upOpen a Micro Preschool in Your Community!
Theory® is a preschool franchise specializing in creating small, safe, beautiful spaces and magical experiences for children through methods and curriculum based in neuroscience. Our philosophy and...
$30,000
5
Start-upThe Learning Experience Franchise
The Learning Experience is the #1 leader in the daycare and early education industry—with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an amazing...
$150,000
29
Start-upNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Oakdale, NY
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
14
FranchiseCode Ninjas, LLC.
Available in Multiple Locations
We are the largest and fastest growing kids coding and stem concept in the world! With low start-up costs, a proven business model, best-in-class support across operations, technology, curriculum, and marketing, plus proprietary curriculum and products, Code Ninjas is the premier option in the youth enrichment business.
$75,000
After-School Program Focused on Exercise and Enrichment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pensacola, FL
This after-school program is a unique, value-driven program made to enrich children rather than just occupy their time. It has more than one location and hundreds of students each week, making it a...
$4,649,900
Cash Flow: $550,000
Childcare Center in Palm Harbor | Turnkey | 73 Students | Expandable
Pinellas County, FL
This recently opened childcare center in Palm Harbor is thriving and ready for its next steward. With gratitude for our families and staff, I am preparing for a transition to focus on family. The...
$200,000
Beautiful Jacksonville area Preschool with Real Estate
Clay County, FL
Here is your opportunity to acquire a well established child care business and real estate in the Jacksonville area. This preschool is licensed for over 100 students presently serving almost 80...
$1,400,000
Turnkey Early Childhood Center in Sussex County
Sussex County, NJ
LISTING ID # 37144 Fully licensed childcare center in Sussex County, New Jersey, serving infants through five-year-olds with a play-based, best-practice curriculum. Established nearly two decades ago...
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Love Art? Love Kids? Love What You Do with Young Rembrandts
Buda, TX
ESTABLISHED, PROFITABLE, HOME-BASED BUSINESS FINANCIALS PROVIDED UPON SIGNATURE OF FRANCHISE NDA Young Rembrandts is an award-winning afterschool enrichment program that teaches kids how to draw. The...
$107,000
FranchiseN Zone Sports
Available in Multiple Locations
America's fastest growing youth sports franchise offering 3 huge revenue streams! As a business centered around sports for kids, N Zone Sports franchisees organize and manage youth sports leagues and instructional sports camps at daycare centers and schools within a protected territory.
$50,000
See More FranchisesAn Indoor Playground for Kids and Parents: Chester County
Chester County, PA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established childcare play center with a strong reputation for providing a safe, nurturing environment where children learn, play, and grow. This is a fantastic...
$123,000
Cash Flow: $36,951
Call will sell fast-Need to call today will sell!
Deltona, FL
This is a Business-Only sale. The school is licensed for over 60 children and is located in Volusia County. The school was established in 2009. The school takes Toddlers to Kindergarten. The school...
$249,000
Sought-After Childcare Center Opportunity
Harris County, TX
LISTING ID # 37050 Opportunities like this don’t come around often! For the first time in 17 years, this beloved independent childcare center is on the market. The long-time owner is retiring,...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Metro Atlanta Freestanding Children’s Day Care for Sale
Forest Park, GA
Metro Atlanta Freestanding Children’s Daycare for Sale – $171,000 Net Profit – Fully Staffed – Semi Absentee Owner (This is an Open and Operating Business. Please be respectful and do not make any...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $171,000
Profitable Indoor Kids Playhouse & Event Venue: Turnkey!
Bastrop, TX
This is a popular indoor children’s play and party venue offering open play sessions, private events, and themed birthday parties. Located in a prime area, the business is fully equipped, profitable,...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $51,732
John Webster
National Business Acquisitions, LLC.
Serving Fulton County, GA
John Webster brings over four and a half decades of business experience to the table. His business portfolio includes ownership of a highly successful Atlanta based Mergers and Acquisition firm National Business Acquisitions, which was started in 1992. This Company specializes in small to mid-market sized businesses in manufacturing, distribution, service, security, and logistics sectors with values up to $100 million. John Has owned several residential construction Companies and a real estate Company, with the prime focus on design and building of high-end homes in premier locations and golf course communities in Atlanta and Reynolds Plantation. John's experience in mechanical engineering, machine design, industrial engineering, logistics, residential and commercial construction, architecture, real estate, finance, and acquisitions, provides him with a broad-based knowledge to successfully guide and assist clients through the mergers and acquisitions or sales process. John Webster holds degrees from both Erie County Technical Institute and Buffalo State University. John also served in the military in the Army branch as a chemical laboratory technician.
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Premier Indoor Play Village for Children in Austin
Austin, TX
Now on the Market – A Premier Indoor Play Village with Built-In Success Step into a thriving, high-performance business with over $160,000 in build-out investments, including over $100,000 in custom...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Great Daycare Center
Hunt County, TX
Very successful daycare location: fully equipped:Landlord will, sell, lease, or joint venture with real operators: Current owner leaving: New operator has a great chance developing your own base...
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$40,000
Cash Flow: $10,000
Preschool - Business Only- Great Location in Volusia - Growing Area
Volusia County, FL
This is a must-see school. SBA lender ready to put the deal together for the right buyer. Short Summa• Licensed for 130_+ • Opens 6:30 am to 6:30 pm • 7 Classrooms • Meal Provided • VPK offered •...
$650,000
Child Daycare
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
This is an established child care business that provides child care services in the region. The children range in age from infant to school age. The owner works minimal hours in the business, so this...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $66,010
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...
$5,456,131
FranchiseCelebree School
Available in Multiple Locations
Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education with 120 schools open or under development in 15 states. The Celebree approach is not simply about educating the “whole child” but the “whole family.” Celebree offers franchisees a proven business model, support structure, training and expert marketing. Get started building your childcare business today based off our 30+ years of experience in the space.
$250,000
See More FranchisesAn Exceptional After-School Leadership Program for Elementary Students
King County, WA
Positive Ally Learning Center An Exceptional After-School Leadership Program for Elementary Students Website: positiveally.com Established: 2009 Locations: 4 Eastside Seattle locations Asking Price:...
$2,100,000
Cash Flow: $650,000
Reputable Turnkey Child Care Center For Sale - Gross Revenue $1.6M!
Mount Pleasant, SC
A reputable, operating and turnkey child care center for sale in high barrier to entry part of South Carolina. The asking price is BELOW the cost it would take to buy into this franchise today! The...
$445,000
Cash Flow: $11,161
35 years established,owner absentee Child care center in South Houston
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
This fully staffed, absentee-owned daycare is a trusted staple in a family-friendly, high-demand area. Located near booming residential communities, it's perfectly positioned for continued enrollment...
$3,900,000
Cash Flow: $556,436
Well-established early childhood education center for sale
Merritt Island, FL
Massive price reduction! Seller has time sensitive need to sell. Now is your opportunity. Early Childhood Education Center for Sale Business Overview: This well-established early childhood education...
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$199,000
Seller Financing Available 25year + Etsab Day Care Center
Jersey City, NJ
**Seller Financing Available** Welcome to the heart of Jersey City, where opportunity meets community care! Established in 1997, this esteemed Day Care Center has been a cornerstone of early childhood...
3
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
FranchiseChildren's Lighthouse
Available in Multiple Locations
Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools™ promise to create a safe, fun, and happy place that gives children confidence, a sense of comfort today, and a lifelong love of learning, friendship, and community. Its proprietary curriculum helps children of all ages develop healthy brains, bodies and best behaviors.
$400,000
See More FranchisesPremier established child care center for sale
Alpharetta, GA
Premier Established Child Care Center - Alpharetta, GA This successful premium childcare facility represents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced daycare operator seeking ownership in a...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Buy or Sell a Day Care or Child Care Business
The U.S. childcare industry is a $50+ billion market and grows every year. This growth is driven by several factors, including increased participation of women in the workforce, rising parental awareness about early childhood education, and the prevalence of dual-income households.
If you are in the market to buy or sell a day care or childcare business, it’s important to understand how these businesses perform financially, and how they are valued in the business for sale market. To help you get started, we have aggregated data from childcare business for sale listings to surface typical financials as well as revenue and earnings multiples based on asking prices. These values can provide relevant context when evaluating individual businesses.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
352 |
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Median Asking Price |
$575,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$683,207 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$200,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Day Care and Child Care Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.57 |
2.16 |
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Median |
0.93 |
3.17 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.96 |
4.36 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Day Care & Child Care Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a childcare business?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for a childcare business is $575,000.
How much do childcare business owners earn?
Day care and childcare business owners report median annual sales of $683,207 and annual owner earnings of $200,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a day care or childcare business?
Valuing a day care or childcare business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among childcare businesses listed for sale range from 0.57 to 1.96, with the median at 0.93. Earnings multiples range from 2.16 to 4.36, with the median at 3.17. These values suggest the average childcare business in the U.S. may sell for around 0.93 times its annual revenue, and 3.17 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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