Boise, ID
This offering provides the opportunity to acquire a proven, well-managed self-directed learning institute for children with consistently rising enrollment, strong financial performance, and a...
Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale
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Longstanding Early Learning Facility with Proven Financial Performance
Profitable & Established Daycare Center – Turnkey Opportunity
Fort Bend County, TX
This well-established licensed daycare center represents a premium acquisition opportunity within growing childcare sector. The facility has demonstrated consistent operational performance and...
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Profitable Early Learning Center - Northeast Suburban Location
Middlesex County, MA
This thriving early childhood education facility represents an exceptional opportunity in the essential childcare sector. Located in a desirable suburban Northeast community, the center serves...
Cash Flow: $530,000
Profitable Brand New Daycare Business
East Stroudsburg, PA
PROFITABLE DAYCARE CENTER - EAST STROUDSBURG, PA Established in 2026, this thriving daycare business offers an exceptional opportunity in the growing childcare industry. Licensed for 60 children, the...
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Accredited Early Education and Childcare Center in Fast Growing Market
Pasco County, FL
This is an opportunity to acquire a single, franchised Early Education and Childcare Business generating about $2.0M annual revenue with adjusted EBITDA of roughly $500k, operating at around 75%+ of...
EBITDA: $500,000
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Childcare center for children 6 weeks- 12 years old
Georgetown County, SC
Imagine yourself making a real difference in children's lives every single day. This well-established childcare center has been nurturing young minds from 6 weeks to 12 years old, creating a...
Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Citrus Heights, CA
Versatile 4,596 sq. ft. building on 0.78 acres with 19 parking spaces in a high-traffic neighborhood. Currently set up as a daycare, this turnkey facility is ideal for an owner-operator and can easily...
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Turnkey Swim School for Sale in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
This listing is for SafeSplash in Vinings, GA, now available for acquisition. This is a corporate-owned school currently and we are looking to sell the school to a franchisee. There is a long-term...
Established Preschool + Real Estate | 205 Capacity | Santa Clarita, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, independently operated childcare center along with the underlying real estate in Santa Clarita, CA. Creative Years Infant Center & Preschool has been...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Profitable Child Daycare Center Near Oklahoma City
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma County, OK
Check out this well-established Child Daycare Center with a great reputation near Oklahoma City. It’s in an upscale area and has 165 feet of frontage road and it sits on almost an acre. It recently...
EBITDA: $300,000
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Building Kidz
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Building Kidz is one of the leaders in Preschool franchising today! Why? A lower investment, commitment to giving back to the communities it operates in, the highest EBITDA margins in the industry, and impacting children around the globe are just a few reasons.
Established Daycare Business Ready for New Ownership
Murfreesboro, TN
Established and well known daycare operation generating approximately $900K in annual revenue Fully operational turnkey business with experienced staff established enrollment and systems in place...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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Montclair Child Learning Center/Daycare for Sale
Montclair, NJ
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out child learning center in the heart of Montclair's historic district at 213 Glenridge Ave, Montclair, NJ. Located in one of Montclair's most desirable and...
Cash Flow: $36,489
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Preschool and Daycare - Motivated Seller, Owner Financed
Las Vegas, NV
Preschool and daycare in great location. Great opportunity for someone looking for a great deal on a center with a lot of potential. Owner is motivated to sell quickly and is flexible with terms....
Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Eastdale Village
Poughkeepsie, NY
This location currently has 55 children enrolled and tons of room for growth with a capacity for 175 children. The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education...
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Established childcare. Trusted reputation. Clear growth upside.
Texas
Rare opportunity to acquire an established two-center early childhood education business with a long-standing reputation, experienced staff, existing enrollment, and licensed capacity for 199...
EBITDA: $168,100
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Andy Fischer
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Broward County, FL
We are one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Murphy Business provides both clients and business associates with the highest standards of professional service and unmatched performance in the sale of privately held businesses, mergers & acquisitions, franchise sales, business valuations, machinery & equipment appraisals, commercial real estate and business consulting. With the team at Murphy Business, you can be assured you are represented by outstanding, experienced and knowledgeable professionals who will provide you with sound financial, strategic and tactical implementation to achieve a successful transaction.
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Established High Demand Daycare Center
Trumbull, CT
This established childcare center presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Fairfield County’s thriving early education market. Operating successfully since 2020, the business has built a...
Cash Flow: $239,000
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Multi-Loc Childcare | Keystone STARS 4 | $460K+ SDE | Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Established childcare business with over 15 years of operating history in the Philadelphia market. The company operates multiple locations serving infants through school-age children, including early...
Cash Flow: $463,975
Thriving Turnkey Daycare Center
Canal Winchester, OH
Established in 2016, this profitable turnkey daycare center in Canal Winchester, OH offers a licensed capacity of 54 children and a strong, loyal customer base. With over 8 years of successful...
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Investment Opportunity – Two Established Childcare Centers in Austin
Travis County, TX
Two established childcare centers located in prime, high-demand Central Texas markets—one in Austin and one in Pflugerville—are being offered for sale as a combined or separate opportunity. The Austin...
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Loma Linda, CA
Asset Sale
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...
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The Learning Experience
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
Asset Sale
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Spanish Springs, NV
Asset Sale
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA
Asset Sale
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Clay, NY
Asset Sale
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Kansas City, MO
Asset Sale
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Ephrata, PA
Asset Sale
Ephrata, PA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 450+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Antioch, TN
Asset Sale
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Madison, AL
Asset Sale
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - York, PA
Asset Sale
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...
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Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Hershey, PA
Asset Sale
Hershey, PA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 450+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
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The Little Gym Child Fitness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.
Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise in Coraopolis, PA
Asset Sale
Moon Twp, PA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 450+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
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Childcare Center Lease Take Lease Takeover Opportunit
Lease Only
Pawtucket, RI
ESTABLISHED CHILDCARE CENTER - LEASE TAKEOVER OPPORTUNITY A well-established, high-performing childcare center in prime, high-visibility locations is being made available. This represents an...
Open a Micro Preschool in Your Community!
Start Up
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...
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Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Birmingham, AL
Start Up
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 450+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
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The Learning Experience Franchise
Start Up
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...
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Amazing Athletes
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Own a mobile youth sports franchise delivering programs inside preschools and childcare centers with recurring enrollment.
Thriving Multilingual Preschool with Customized Growth Models
Allentown, PA
Offering advanced multicultural curricula and language immersion, this preschool adapts to community needs with multiple enrollment size options. It delivers measurable educational outcomes paired...
Cash Flow: $510,192
Established Kids Play Center – Break-Even, Turnkey
Bonaire, GA
Established kids drop-off play center offering flexible, hourly childcare in a growing market with strong demand from local families. The business has reached break-even within 11 months and currently...
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Goddard School Franchise in Virginia
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Virginia
Light & Raphael is pleased to offer for sale a well-established private childcare franchise in Virginia. Real estate of $5 million is included in the purchase price. The business has strong ties to...
Cash Flow: $780,000
Established Childcare Center With Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
HS Listing ID-71597 ---Located in West Central Illinois--- Asking Price: $4,450,000 Business: $3,400,000 Real Estate: $1,050,000 Exceptional opportunity to acquire a large-scale childcare and early...
Cash Flow: $895,000
Established Two-Location Childcare Center in Brooklyn, NY
Kings County, NY
An excellent opportunity to acquire an established, licensed early childhood education business operating across two locations a few minutes apart from each other in Brooklyn, New York. This is an...
EBITDA: $899,400
Matthew Barbaccia
MAVA Business Advisors
Serving Westchester County, NY
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Turnkey Indoor Soft Play & Party Rental Business – Dual Revenue Stream
Missouri City, TX
Own a children's indoor play and party rental business in Fort Bend County, one of the fastest-growing and most family-dense counties in the United States. This business generates revenue two ways: a...
Established Childcare Business & Real Estate for Sale - Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY
A licensed and state-regulated childcare center with over a decade of continuous operation in the Rochester area is available for acquisition. The business has established itself as a consistent and...
Cash Flow: $370,850
Day Care Owners Looking to expand -look no further!
Chicago, IL
A nurturing and engaging environment designed for young learners. Perfect for the existing Day Care Operator looking to expand! A pristine center, located in Chicago, this year-round preschool offers...
New To Market: Franchise Childcare Operations in Kane County, IL
Batavia, IL
The Business Acquisitions Team at Sands Investment Group is pleased to present the operations of an established childcare franchise — a recognized location operating under one of the industry's...
Established Preschool & Childcare Center with Multiple Revenue Streams
Brazoria County, TX
This well-established preschool and childcare center serves children from infancy through kindergarten and also offers a school-age program with transportation to local schools. The business benefits...
Cash Flow: $240,085
Children's Lighthouse
Franchise
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.
Unique Coworking + Childcare Business in ATL | Turnkey + Scalable
Atlanta, GA
Heinsch House is a unique and proven coworking + childcare concept designed for modern working parents—allowing them to work productively while their young children are cared for just steps away....
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Daycare/Childcare Center
Hartford County, CT
This well-established daycare center was founded in 2016 and is located in a rapidly growing residential area surrounded by single-family homes, townhomes, and multifamily communities, providing a...
Cash Flow: $138,000
Daycare for sale in Essex County, New Jersey
Livingston, NJ
LISTING ID # 37606 5 Star Rated Child Care Center in Affluent Essex County with Tremendous Growth Opportunity This well-established and highly regarded child care center is located in a desirable,...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Established Profitable Preschool
Denton County, TX
Established early childhood education and childcare center located in Denton County, Texas, operating within a nationally recognized franchise system. The business provides a full suite of services,...
Cash Flow: $107,917
Family Entertainment + Pizza Business
Ocoee, FL
Rare opportunity to acquire two complementary businesses operating together in one location: Lollipops Indoor Playground and As Pizza Loco. This dual-income concept generates revenue from daily...
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Cash Flow: $85,000
LeafSpring Schools
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Attractive Average Unit Volume of $3.3 million per school, some of the highest in the industry!
Buy or Sell a Day Care and Child Care Center
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 Analyzed | 237 |
| Asking Price | $649,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $730,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $150,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $649,000 | $1,249,000 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $400,000 | $85,000 |
| Median | $730,000 | $150,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,300,037 | $279,543 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.55 | 2.47 |
| Median | 0.85 | 3.27 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.44 | 5.19 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Day Care and Child Care Center?
The median asking price for an established Day Care and Child Care Center is $649,000, though prices range from under $250,000 to well over $1,249,000.
How much do Day Care and Child Care Centers owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers is $730,000 and owners earn a median of $150,000, 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, revenue multiples range from 0.55 to 1.44, with a median of 0.85. Earning multiples range from 2.47 to 5.19, with the median at 3.27. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.85 times its annual revenue, and 3.27 times its annual owner earnings.
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