Redmond, WA
Since 2011, we have educated thousands of children across North America. Best Brains is an after–school learning center for children ages 3 to 14. We offer a comprehensive educational program that...
Redmond, WA
Since 2011, we have educated thousands of children across North America. Best Brains is an after–school learning center for children ages 3 to 14. We offer a comprehensive educational program that...
$100,000
Fairfield County, CT
Absentee ownership with experienced leadership team handles challenges. Located in affluent community with high average tuition and waitlist for all under 3 classrooms....
$3,000,000
Cash Flow: $713,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia County, PA
01063--PA*****Experienced Non-Owner Management Team in Place.*****Long-term, successful track record.*****Solidly profitable with room to materially improve margins (EBITDA).*****Owner is...
$5,125,000
Cash Flow: $258,185
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
01301--NC*****Non-Owner management team in place to handle daily operations.*****Highly profitable with no grant funds included in EBITDA.*****Room for growth without expanding facility.*****Owner...
$2,430,000
Cash Flow: $374,853
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
01300--WI*****Located less than an hour drive from Milwaukee.*****Seller planning to retire.*****Non-Owner Director in place to oversee daily operations.*****Highly rated*****Staple in...
$1,004,000
Cash Flow: $145,491
St. Charles County, MO
Absentee Ownership Possible. Our mission is to provide high-quality child care services that promote child development and growth. We strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $219,020
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Nevada
01299--NV*****Great location close to shopping, restaurants, schools, entertainment...etc.*****Primarily private pay clientele.*****Well maintained facility*****Clean financials*****Daily operations...
$1,573,000
Cash Flow: $166,647
Charlotte, NC
This early education business offers a rare opportunity to lead a weekday-only operation that supports families and strengthens local communities. Designed with both structure and compassion, this...
$925,000
Cash Flow: $420,475
Palm Beach County, FL
This thriving, multi-location child development business blends the power of art with early learning to nurture creativity, confidence, and critical thinking in children. Each center offers a variety...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $125,317
Pflugerville, TX
This is your chance to own a profitable and established Best Brains franchise in the growing community of Pflugerville, Texas. This location has built a strong reputation for delivering quality...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
$150,000
See More FranchisesREAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brevard County, FL
Real Estate Included! This Brevard County Childcare Center includes very nice real estate, over 1 acre of land, and a licensed capacity of well over 150 students. Call John Young for all the details....
$2,495,000
Gaithersburg, MD
Kids Play Gallery is a premier children’s entertainment and education center that offers a unique blend of play and learning in a well-structured imagination town center. With a proven track record of...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
$100,000
Wantagh, NY
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin County, GA
Presenting a prime opportunity to own a well-established and highly reputable child care and early education business, complete with real estate, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and supplies. This...
$895,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
Established early childhood education center located in a thriving residential area of Miami. Ideal for hands-on owners seeking an additional location or directors ready to own a preschool business....
$349,999
Kyle Serrano
Venture Group
Serving El Paso County, CO
Venture Group is a boutique Grand Junction Business Brokerage firm focused specifically on Mergers and Acquisitions in the Western Colorado marketplace. At Venture Group, it is our continuous mission is to deliver unparalleled client-focused service by leveraging the expertise and collaboration of our exceptional team of business broker professionals. We specifically focus our resources, time, and efforts to business transactions, allowing us to offer top-tiered and competitive services that generate tangible results for our clients. We strive to build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and excellence, ensuring that each client receives personalized attention and innovative solutions tailored to their unique needs.
Miami-Dade County, FL
This large-capacity child care center (200+) sits on 2 acres of land in Miami and was purpose-built for early education. The property features a huge playground and plenty of room to expand, offering...
$4,000,000
Broward County, FL
Prime opportunity to acquire a long-operating early learning and childcare center located in Margate, Broward County, FL. This well-established facility serves infants through preschool-age children...
$1,099,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brevard County, FL
Real Estate Included! This Preschool is located in the Brevard County area and licensed for 100+ students. Participates in the food and VPK programs. Services: Ages Infants through Aftercare students....
$1,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dallas County, TX
Premier turnkey child care center in Dallas County, boasting an excellent reputation and a dedicated, experienced staff. Licensed for over 100 children, this well-established facility provides...
$2,500,000
Kings County, NY
This fully built-out indoor sensory gym and children's playground is located on the ground floor of a new residential development in Brooklyn. Designed to serve both neurodiverse and neurotypical...
$450,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used and new children’s clothing, toys, equipment and more! With over 415 stores open in North America we are the nations largest chain of children’s resale stores.
$90,000
See More FranchisesGeauga County, OH
A well-established childcare and preschool center located in an affluent area of Ohio, with over 27 years of service, is now on the market. Offering a unique blend of childcare, pre-K education, and...
$249,900
Cash Flow: $57,121
Allegheny, PA
This is a unique opportunity to own a licensed child care and educational facility that provides comprehensive early childhood programs for children ranging from infants to kindergarten age. Renowned...
$690,000
Cash Flow: $236,498
$550,000
Delaware County, PA
San Antonio, TX
Stretch-n-Grow is a leading youth fitness enrichment company offering curriculum-based fitness, dance, and sports programs for children ages 12 months and up. This turnkey, home-based franchise has...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ingham County, MI
Are you looking to invest in a thriving child care and after-school business in Michigan? Look no further! We are excited to present you with a rare opportunity to own a well-established Child Care...
$585,000
Cash Flow: $76,432
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hall County, GA
Please reach out for more information regarding this opportunity....
$3,000,008
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brazoria County, TX
Are you looking for a well established Child Care Center that is making money and a great opportunity for growth. This turn key business is for you it has a capacity over 180 and has a great loyal...
$2,150,000
Orange County, FL
Big, beautiful, school with real estate included available for sale in highly desired area with many families and great demographics. Limited information available in AD due to confidentiality of...
$8,995,000
Hillsborough County, FL
This spacious preschool in Hillsborough County offers a licensed capacity of over 200 students, with 120+ currently enrolled. The 10,000 plus sq. ft. facility is situated on 2 acres features 9...
$3,500,000
Harris County, TX
TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF SOUTH & WEST TEXAS - LISTING REF # 76931-584538 Indoor Playground and Childcare Business Full of Smiles! The indoor playground/childcare center is on the west side of...
$149,000
Available in Multiple Locations
JOIN OUR TOP-RANKED EDUCATION FRANCHISE. Take advantage of the limited-time $19,000 Discounted Franchisee Initial Fee (valued at $36K) for new franchise owners!
$110,000
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This is a unique opportunity to purchase your very own fully operational/ turnkey early childhood education center. This childcare center is an established trusted name in the community, boasting a...
$4,750,000
Pinellas County, FL
Profitable and well-established preschool now available in a sought-after residential area of Pinellas County, FL. Licensed for 60+ students, this early childhood education center offers programs for...
$999,000
$4,500,000
Pflugerville, TX
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
Established in 2003, this multi-site early childhood education platform has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality programming while maintaining consistent profitability across all...
$10,500,000
Dauphin County, PA
Non-franchised, family oriented center profitable and licensed for 53 children. Prime location easily accessible to multiple large, well known businesses. Keystone STAR facility, well trained staff,...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
Available Nationwide
Step into the $43 billion resale industry with Kid to Kid, a franchise that transforms high-quality, gently used kids' items into a profitable, purpose-driven business. Backed by 30+ years of innovation, unparalleled support, and a thriving community of 110+ stores, Kid to Kid offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building your own success story.
$100,000
See More FranchisesBaltimore County, MD
An excellent opportunity to acquire two established, high-quality childcare and early learning centers, fully staffed with experienced professionals. The dedicated personnel provide educational...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $485,351
Fort Bend County, TX
Imagine owning a beautiful, custom-designed school spanning 6,688 square feet, operating successfully since 2011. Nestled in a highly sought-after, family-friendly suburb, this modern early learning...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
Canal Winchester, OH
Turnkey opportunity to own a well-established, fully operational daycare center that has been serving the community for over 8 years. This center provides high-quality care and early childhood...
$200,000
Chester County, PA
Seize the rare opportunity to own a well-established daycare center in the rapidly growing community of Exton, PA. Licensed for up to 50 children, this reputable 10-year-old facility is fully...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Brooksville, FL
Quality special needs service and daycare is experiencing explosive growth and is looking for the right investor or possible equity partner to to take on this selfless endeavor. Services include:...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $229,370
DAVID MUSSARI
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
Serving Hamilton County, OH
We are a full service Real Estate Brokerage servicing our clients throughout Ohio, Northern Kentucky, Parkersburg, WV and Erie, Pennsylvania. Our expertise includes working with buyers and sellers of residential homes and commercial real estate. We also offer leasing services, tenant representation, business brokerage, and property management. We are a proud affiliate of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network that pride ourselves in outstanding customer service.
Tulsa County, OK
This well-established, custom-designed early childhood education center has been a trusted part of the community for over 15 years. Spanning 8,000 square feet, the thoughtfully constructed facility...
$380,000
Cash Flow: $127,000
Milwaukee County, WI
Long established, very profitable early learning facility for sale in southeastern Wisconsin. This 8,200 sq ft custom designed school was built in 2014 by the present owner and has the capacity for...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $277,000
$150,000
Cypress, TX
DeKalb County, GA
Open and operating childcare businesses with real estate for sale: Dekalb County center -Highly profitable center with enrollment at capacity. Licensed for 155 students. Fully staffed and seller is...
$600,000
New Castle County, DE
Seize the chance to acquire a thriving Childcare Center franchise that is SBA Pre-Qualified! This well-established business is a cornerstone of the New Castle County community, offering a unique blend...
$1,950,000
Cash Flow: $591,428
Available in Multiple Locations
Own a profitable child franchise and target the root cause of learning struggles. Thousands of 5-star client reviews. High franchisee satisfaction.
$80,000
See More FranchisesGlendale, AZ
Child Care Center - 48 Enrolled, Licensed for 59 Children This thriving childcare facility has served the Glendale community since 2002, currently caring for 48 children with capacity for 59....
$145,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Las Vegas, NV
SBA pre-qualified, semi-absentee run Preschool and Child Care Center including real estate for sale. This family-owned business has a strong operational infrastructure and an excellent reputation in...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $934,944
Bradenton, FL
Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to own an exceptional turnkey fully operational and licensed daycare and preschool in the highly desirable area of Bradenton! Owners have invested nearly...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Dublin, OH
Selling two preschools—located in Dublin and Powell—presents a rare and compelling opportunity for any motivated entrepreneur or investor seeking a turnkey business with strong foundations and...
$1,400,000
Pleasanton, CA
This is an innovative home preschool and daycare. Established since 2017, it has a wonderful reputation and a perfect 5 star rating on both Google and Yelp.This program is full year round and has a...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $147,120
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakland County, MI
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-regarded and profitable childcare center and preschool in Oakland County, Michigan. With a strong reputation in the community, this business provides...
$874,999
Cash Flow: $118,222
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Citrus County, FL
Gorgeous child care center with real estate for sale. Fully staffed and ready for new ownership. Needs nothing....
$3,200,000
Collin County, TX
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established and highly regarded business that has carved out a unique niche in the children’s play and development market. It offers an ideal acquisition for...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $54,717
Florissant, MO
Well established day care with the license capacity of 96 children. Revenue is consistent. Center is reputable with a strong educational learning environment. This sale is a turn key. Serious buyers...
$275,000
Available Nationwide
Snapology is a leading children’s enrichment franchise focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education through hands-on, play-based learning. With programs that engage kids ages 4–14 through robotics, coding, animation, and themed building activities, Snapology makes learning fun and impactful. The mobile-friendly model offers flexibility and low overhead, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs looking to bring meaningful educational experiences to their communities. Whether hosted in schools, community centers, or birthday parties, Snapology helps children build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
$50,000
See More FranchisesThe 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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
352 |
Median Asking Price |
$575,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$683,207 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$200,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Day Care and Child Care Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.57 |
2.16 |
Median |
0.93 |
3.17 |
Upper Quartile |
1.96 |
4.36 |
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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