Wesley Chapel, FL
High in demand preschool/childcare center located in a prime, high traffic location in Wesley Chapel next to Tampa Premium Outlets! Established and fully functioning center with an incredible 10-year...
Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale
Industry Info
10-Year Established Childcare Center Franchise For Sale!
5
$50,000
Child Care Center with Real Estate in Pasco County, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pasco County, FL
Real Estate Included! This Preschool is located in Pasco county area and licensed for 125+students. Participates in the food and VPK programs. Services: Ages Toddlers through Aftercare students. For...
$1,100,000
Established High Quality Educational Child Care
Missouri
This is a unique opportunity to purchase your very own fully operational/ turnkey high quality, early childhood education center. This franchised childcare center is an established and trusted name in...
$1,800,000
Licensed Preschool & RE | Affluent Demographics | SBA Eligible
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut, CA
Description A rare opportunity to acquire both the business and real estate of a licensed preschool and early childhood education facility in one of Southern California’s most affluent,...
$2,950,000
Great opportunity for experienced operator looking for second location
St. Louis, MO
Very nice clean childcare center with good layout and huge outdoor space in a convenient location. An experienced operator/director could grow center with no problem....
2
$149,000
EBITDA: $20,500
After School Care/ Martial Arts Studio
Manatee County, FL
20+ year old martial arts dojo that also offers an after-school program, day camps when kids are out of school, and hosts youth birthday parties. Very large social media presence and highest costumer...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $94,132
Youth Focused Athletic Training Facility
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Massachusetts
Exciting opportunity to own an established Sports Training Facility including the real estate. Program is run by a full team of experienced and trained employees and benefits from a full roster of...
$3,780,000
Cash Flow: $524,208
Established Child Care Center (Growth Opportunity)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Portage County, OH
The Proposed Sale includes the Business and Real Estate Assets of a consistently profitable school in the Cleveland, Ohio, suburbs. This center has been a pillar of the community since its founding...
$2,200,000
EBITDA: $140,000
Thriving Turnkey Tutoring Center – Franchise Backed, Prime Location
Tampa, FL
This business provides personalized academic support for students from early learning through college preparation. It stands out for its flexibility in services, offering both a proprietary curriculum...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $89,234
Established Child Care & Early Learning Center
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
FranchiseSnapology
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 FranchisesEstablished NYS-Licensed Daycare Center – Suffolk County (22709)
Suffolk County, NY
A unique opportunity to acquire a thriving, New York State licensed children’s daycare center with a great reputation and deep community roots. Located on the desirable north shore of Suffolk County,...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $370,801
Daycare, Childcare Listed by SUNBELT BUSINESS ADVISORS
Maryland
This is one of the highest income-producing daycare centers in the nation. The center is exceptionally well-managed with a loyal team in place, including the Center Director, Assistant Director,...
$2,900,000
Cash Flow: $844,000
Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor
$1,566,000
Citrus Heights, CA
Indoor Playground for Sale in Chicago's South Suburbs
Cook County, IL
This thriving indoor playground business, located in Cook County in Chicago's South Suburbs, offers an exciting opportunity for a new owner to step into a turn-key operation. Spanning an impressive...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $387,595
Premier Childcare Center For Sale in Central PA
Centre County, PA
This 8,000 sq ft custom-designed school, operational for 17 years, can accommodate up to 140 full-time equivalent students. Located in a highly desirable, high-growth area, this modern early learning...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $222,198
Armen Nazarian
Armen Nazarian Business Brokers
Serving Oakland County, MI
Armen Nazarian Business Brokers is committed to helping Buyers and Sellers in a fair, honest and professional manner while striving to keep the transaction as confidential as possible. Armen has many years of experience selling business and commercial real estate throughout the State of Michigan. As a leading business brokerage, we help our clients achieve buying the business they have always wanted or selling their business to a qualified buyer all while protecting their privacy and sensitive business information. That’s why we make it a point to provide quality work with integrity and confidentiality. You’ll know you made the right move to partner with us when you buy or sell a business. As a trusted business brokerage firm, we’ll handle every aspect of business buying or business selling so you can have a steady cash flow and reach your financial goals quicker. Call us today at 248-231-7714 for a free business evaluation!
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Fabulously Fun Fitness!
Richfield, MN
Are you creative, young at heart and enjoy fun and fitness? This could be JUST the business for you. This established children's fitness franchise is currently serving 31 contracted classes in 11...
3
$88,000
Cash Flow: $49,000
Established Day Care in Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville, NC
This day care facility is known for quality care in a loving, safe environment with individualized opportunities that support each child’s social, emotional, physical, educational, and cognitive...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $178,000
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...
2
$199,000
EBITDA: $99,153
Large, Successful Ada County Childcare Center for Sale
Ada County, ID
This well-established daycare center offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual or business looking to enter or expand in the childcare industry. Located in a highly sought-after area,...
$540,000
Established Two-School Childcare Package – Broward County
Rare opportunity to acquire two established childcare centers in Broward County, Florida, offered together as a turnkey package. With a combined licensed capacity of 167 children and over 30 years of...
$700,000
FranchiseBuilding Kidz
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.
$100,000
See More FranchisesAbsentee Owner Day Care With Room To Expand!!! Price Reduction!!!
Hillsborough County, FL
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! ABSENTEE OWNER! REAL ESTATE IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE! ROOM TO EXPAND TO 100 AND BEYOND! Founded in 1987, this school was purchased and name was recently changed. Licensed for...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
Amazing Opportunity 15 year Est Montessori Daycare and preschool
Seminole County, FL
Licensed and fully compliant, this preschool is equipped with authentic Montessori materials and staffed by experienced teachers, many with long tenure in early childhood education. With a strong...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $181,711
LOI already accepted - Established Private Preschool Franchise
$400,000
Gilbert, AZ
Profitable Childcare Center with Real Estate
Milwaukee County, WI
This is a rare acquisition opportunity in the childcare sector, combining strong financial performance, prime real estate, and a proven educational model to create a turnkey platform for continued...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $323,000
Established Business Only - This is a Must See School!
Volusia County, FL
Established Business Only Sale. Director on Staff. Call us today for more information. LIcensed for 180+ Opens 6:00 am to 6:30 pm 7 classrooms Takes part in VIP and ELC Pick up at 3 Schools Van part...
$550,000
Early Childhood Education Center – Prime South Florida Location
Broward County, FL
Established, fully equipped childcare center located in a highly desirable family-oriented community in South Florida. This facility features multiple classrooms, administrative space, age-appropriate...
$399,000
Profitable well established Child Care business.
Spokane Valley, WA
I have owned this Business for over 10 years. I have enjoyed every minute of it, along with making a nice profit every month. I am getting to the age of retirement and unfortunately ready to sell....
2
$60,000
Cash Flow: $52,000
Single-Unit Childcare Business and Real Estate For Sale in Georgia
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hall County, GA
Please reach out for more information regarding this opportunity....
$3,000,008
EBITDA: $250,000
Preschool with Real Estate in High-Demand Pinellas County Location
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
Established Daycare Business For Sale Including the Real Estate
Dover, DE
Daycare Business including real estate for sale. The property also has a 3 bedroom 2 bedroom home that could be rented for additional income....
4
$1,450,000
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
See More FranchisesThriving Turnkey Daycare Center
Canal Winchester, OH
Established in 2016, this profitable turnkey daycare center in Canal Winchester, OH offers a licensed capacity of 60 children and a strong, loyal customer base. With over 8 years of successful...
5
$130,000
Child Care Center with Real Estate in Orange County, Florida
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, FL
Opportunity to purchase a successful school with real estate. This preschool has been well kept and maintained. Licensed for 89+ students and is A.P.P.L.E. Accredited. Sale includes FF&E furniture,...
$2,300,000
Two Well Established Child Care Center for sale
$4,500,000
Pflugerville, TX
Thriving Day Care - Child Care Services located in central NC
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Salisbury, NC
This is a well established before/after school and summer camp serving infants through school age children. With nearly 25 years of operations and a reputation for experienced staff, a nurturing...
$859,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Daycare Child care Preschool
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...
$265,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
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
See More FranchisesProfitable Turnkey Daycare Business for Sale – Prime Location
Fort Worth, TX
Established Daycare Business for Sale - Fort Worth, TX This profitable turnkey daycare center presents an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking a stable, cash-flowing business in the growing...
$175,000
Established. Premier, ELC with Property in South Miami
Miami, FL
"Established, Premiere, Early Learning Center, with property, available in the South Miami area. One of the few early learning centers in the area specializing in Early Head Start! Licensed for over...
$4,500,000
Innovative Home Preschool w/ Waitlist
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...
6
$150,000
Cash Flow: $147,120
Established Child & Infant Care Center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mount Pleasant, TX
An outstanding opportunity to own a thriving child and infant care center with real estate included. This well-established facility spans over 4,000 sq. ft. and sits on 0.62 acres, offering a safe and...
$485,000
Established High Quality Educational Child Care
Ohio
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...
2
$4,750,000
Jonathan Naguit
fiduciarRE
Serving King County, WA
Jonathan Naguit's mission is to help his clients in their acquisition and disposition of their business and/or real estate properties to bring the highest & best returns from their investments, and for real estate that serves you well either/both in tangible & intangible ways. For dispositions, his primary objective is to bring Sellers the highest price & the best terms achievable in the prevailing market, including exploring options to increase asset values for even better outcomes.
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Well established Childcare Business for sale.
Clarkston, GA
Established Childcare Business - Downtown Clarkston Opportunity This well-established daycare center offers an exceptional acquisition opportunity in the heart of Clarkston, Georgia. Operating...
$575,000
Turn-Key Daycare w/Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Henry County, OH
Transworld Business Advisors of Northwest Ohio represents a great opportunity to own a highly successful, turnkey childcare business with a 30+ year track record of excellence and profitability. This...
$349,900
Cash Flow: $52,565
Youth Esports and Videogaming Franchise
$100,000
Wantagh, NY
Child Care Center for Sale at Reduced Price
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
Central Iowa Childcare Center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Polk County, IA
Central Iowa Childcare Center...
$6,400,000
FranchiseNaturals2Go
Available Nationwide
Replace your income, or earn EXTRA INCOME and keep your job. Earn money 24/7 with HEALTHY VENDING.
$30,000
See More FranchisesMathnasium Learning Center for Sale, PA (2411730)
Allegheny County, PA
With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...
2
$180,000
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
An 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
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
West Austin Premier Childrens Indoor Play & Party
Austin, TX
Now on the Market – West Austin's Premier Indoor Play & Party Step into a thriving, high-performance business with over $160,000 in build-out and FF&E investments, including over $100,000 in custom...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
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
FranchiseBrain Balance Achievement Centers
Available in Multiple Locations
A sustainable franchise that addresses a growing need and changes people’s lives
$125,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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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