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Child Daycare Center

North Dakota

This well-established childcare center represents a premier business opportunity in North Dakota's early childhood education sector. Operating continuously for 35 years, the facility has demonstrated...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $99,812

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High Quality-Upscale Facility-Must See-Priced low

Lee County, FL

The school offers a preschool and K-8 Program Summary • License Capacity: 50++ Preschools and K-8 Program • Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM • 10 Classrooms • Facility built as a school • Meals...

$750,000

$750,000

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Two-Campus Childcare & Preschool Portfolio | Northern Virginia

Virginia

Serafin Real Estate is pleased to present a real estate and business portfolio comprised of two established, state-licensed childcare and preschool campuses in Northern Virginia. The offering includes...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $122,135

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Turnkey State-Licensed School-Age Daycare + Summer Camp

Oakland County, MI

Rare 40+-year-established, state-licensed school-age daycare business in Oakland County, MI - one of Metro Detroit's top-ranked school districts and among the wealthiest suburbs in Michigan. This is a...

$215,000

$215,000

Cash Flow: $85,738

Established Daycares For Sale

Prince George's County, MD

This turnkey operations represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, accredited, early learning childcare business with proven operational systems, experienced staff, and strong...

$1,918,392

$1,918,392

Cash Flow: $438,595

Turnkey Daycare Business & Building — Walk In and Start Earning

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

St. Clair County, IL

This award?winning daycare is a rare opportunity to step into a thriving, long?established business with an exceptional reputation. For more than 12 years, it has been a cornerstone of the community,...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $298,780

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Opportunity: Thriving Child Care Business For Sale Now!

St. Charles County, MO

Are you ready to step into a thriving child care business with a solid foundation and endless potential for growth? Look no further than this small family-oriented day care center located in St....

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $279,543

Indoor kids party place and playground over 20 years in business

Hialeah, FL

Established Indoor Family Entertainment Center - 20+ Years in Business This thriving indoor party venue and playground has been serving the Hialeah community for over two decades, building a loyal...

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$125,000

$125,000

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...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $138,000

Established Childcare & Preschool with Real Estate

Bucks County, PA

Established Childcare & Preschool with Real Estate Bucks County, Pennsylvania Asking Price: $1,175,000 Includes Business Operations and Real Estate Opportunity Overview An opportunity is available to...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $68,390

Amazing Athletes
Franchise

Available in Multiple Locations

Own a mobile youth sports franchise delivering programs inside preschools and childcare centers with recurring enrollment.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $158,366

Pediatric Behavioral Health Platform Lancaster PA

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Lancaster County, PA

Opportunity Overview The Company is an established pediatric behavioral-health provider specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism. Recurring, insurance-funded...

$2,435,356

$2,435,356

Cash Flow: $668,800

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Established Early Childhood Education Franchise

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

This is a unique opportunity to purchase an operational/turnkey high quality, early childhood education center located in Houston, TX. This franchised childcare center is an established, trusted name...

$4,400,000

$4,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Early Learning & After-School Platform | $1.3M+ Revenue

$1,550,000 - Philadelphia County, PA

$1,550,000

Philadelphia County, PA

Established, Open and Operating Preschool- Corporate Franchise Resale

Fort Worth, TX

Capacity of 287 with strong enrollment base that is consistently growing. High-Growth Market with Exceptional Opportunity! This is a rare opportunity to own a nationally recognized preschool franchise...

$1,304,000

$1,304,000

Premier Long Established Preschool In South Texas

Texas

PREMIER SOUTH TEXAS PRESCHOOL — ESTABLISHED, PROFITABLE & BUILT FOR GROWTH A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Highly Respected, Turnkey Preschool with Strong Cash Flow Asking Price: $1,985,000 Cash Flow:...

$1,985,000

$1,985,000

Cash Flow: $330,000

Gerry Chadwick, CBI

Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio

Serving Montgomery County, OH

Whether you are looking for businesses for sale or to sell your own business, Sunbelt of Southwest Ohio can help guide you through the business sale process and highlight some of the business opportunities in Southwest Ohio. Sunbelt of Southwest Ohio offers you both the expertise and reach of the worlds largest business brokerage firm with insights and knowledge of the local market. Sunbelt of Southwest Ohio is owned by Gerry Chadwick and Roland Rapp, both Dayton natives and is one of over 350 offices worldwide of the Sunbelt Network. The Sunbelt Network sold over 4,500 businesses last year alone and our clients have over 2,000 brokers working on their behalf. Being a part of the worldwide network is important since over 40 percent of business buyers come from outside of the local market. Sunbelt has been rated the top business brokerage firm every year since 1995. The January 2005 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine ranked us the preeminent business brokerage firm also. Contact us today and find out why Sunbelt of Southwest Ohio is the place to buy or sell a business.

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118+ Lic. | Rare Montessori Business + Real Estate Acquisition..

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Joaquin County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire an established child care business together with the purpose-built real estate from which it operates. The business and property are offered together in one transaction,...

$1,999,000

$1,999,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established, Open and Operating Preschool Corporate Franchise Resale

Champlin, MN

Established, Open, and Operating Preschool Franchise in a high-demand market with exceptional growth potential! This is a rare opportunity to own a location built and currently operated by the...

$1,217,000

$1,217,000

Turnkey Profitable Preschool & Daycare with Real Estate!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Oakland County, MI

This is a rare chance to step into a respected, profitable childcare center and preschool in Oakland County, Michigan. Known for its warm environment and strong community reputation, this center...

$874,999

$874,999

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Childcare Center with Strong Cash Flow

DeKalb County, GA

Established Childcare Center with Strong Cash Flow This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established childcare center that has built a strong reputation for providing quality early...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $121,439

Childcare Center - Semi Absentee - Butler Co - SUTQ rated - $253K SDE

Butler County, OH

Imagine stepping into a thriving childcare center that's already built for success. You'll find yourself owning a modern, fully-equipped facility that's generating $253,000 in strong free cash flow...

$825,000

$825,000

Cash Flow: $253,000

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.

$400,000

$400,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,003,082

Preschool Acquisition Opportunity — Greater Pittsburgh Region

Monongalia County, WV

Unique opportunity to acquire a premier and highly regarded early childhood education center located in a growing university market in Morgantown, WV — within the greater Pittsburgh region, roughly an...

$4,815,000

$4,815,000

EBITDA: $320,000

Established Preschool in Broward for Sale-Call Today

Broward County, FL

STAFFING Number of Employees: Full-time: 13 and Part-Time 3 Credentialed Teachers: 5 A staff member could be a Director The owner is the Director 1 week Vacation after a year Assistant Director:,...

$875,000

$875,000

Established 22-Yr Acadiana Childcare Center + Real Estate

$1,265,000 - Lafayette County, LA

$1,265,000

Lafayette County, LA

High-Margin Southern MN Childcare

Minnesota

This Southern Minnesota-based early childhood education and childcare facility has been established for over a decade, building a premier local reputation for school readiness and structured child...

$335,000

$335,000

Cash Flow: $135,948

Children's Educational & Activity Club - Russian-speaking Community

Orange County, CA

Established Russian-speaking children’s enrichment and education center located in Orange County. This business offers a unique community-focused environment helping children preserve and develop...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Licensed Michigan Childcare Center (Est. 1985) | Before/After School

Oakland County, MI

Established in 1985, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed Michigan childcare program with multiple revenue streams: day care, before-school care, after-school care, plus high-demand...

$215,000

$215,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Turnkey Childcare Center with Recent Upgrades, flexible classrooms

Providence County, RI

Established, fully equipped children's academy offering infant/toddler, preschool, pre-K, before- and after-school, and summer camp programming. This turnkey facility has been extensively updated by...

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$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $33,000

Beautiful Large Daycare with High Capacity in Broward

Broward County, FL

Confidential opportunity to acquire an Apple Accredited preschool operating in a large, stand-alone facility in West Broward County, Florida. The school is licensed for 165+ children. The facility...

2

$950,000

$950,000

Established Early Childhood Education Franchise

Indiana

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, franchise childcare and early learning center in the Indianapolis-area market. An operation known locally for consistent care, a strong...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Established Early Childhood Education Franchise

Kansas

This is a unique opportunity to own an established, franchised early childhood education center in the Kansas City, KS market backed by a proprietary curriculum and a reputation families already...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

LeafSpring Schools
Franchise

Available in Multiple Locations

Attractive Average Unit Volume of $3.3 million per school, some of the highest in the industry!

$500,000

$500,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,537,789

18-Year Established Childcare Center - Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV

This is a well-established, 4-star accredited childcare center in Las Vegas, NV, licensed for 120 children ages six weeks to 12, offering before-and-after-school programs, transportation, tutoring,...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $148,789

Profitable Scalable Childcare Center with Strong Community Roots

Cumberland County, PA

This well-established early learning center in Cumberland County, PA, offers an opportunity to acquire a thriving childcare business with deep ties to the local community. Licensed for 65+ children...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $223,576

Investment Opportunity – Two Established Childcare Centers in Austin

$4,500,000 - Travis County, TX

$4,500,000

Travis County, TX

Profitable Early Education Center in a Growing Market

Strafford County, NH

This well-established early childhood education and childcare center has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality care and educational programming in a growing Southern New Hampshire...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

Cash Flow: $715,791

Preschool Building For Sale San Jose (Real Estate Sale Only)

San Jose, CA

Located in the vibrant North San Jose area, Offers a convenient and accessible location near Downtown San Jose, major freeways, public transportation, and a wide range of restaurants, businesses, and...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Taste Buds Kitchen
Franchise

Available in Multiple Locations

Taste Buds Kitchen is a unique culinary experience—kids’ kitchen by day, adult BYOB kitchen by night. We deliver fun, hands-on cooking classes, camps, parties, and corporate events in stylish, upscale kitchens designed to impress guests ages 2 to 99. More than just a cooking class, Taste Buds Kitchen creates memorable, joy-filled experiences that bring people together around food. Behind the scenes, franchise owners benefit from exceptional training, proven systems, and a clear, streamlined path to success led by an experienced leadership team. This is an emerging, in-demand franchise that blends entertainment, education, and community—turning the kitchen into a place where confidence grows, connections are made, and memories last long after the aprons come off.

$150,000

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $701,223

Established Childcare Center – Fully Equipped

Palm Bay, FL

Turn-key, fully operational licensed daycare serving infants to age 5 with after-care up to 13. Strong community reputation, consistent enrollment, and trained staff in place. Sale includes business...

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$250,000

$250,000

Daycare Business For Sale in Central Ohio

Franklin County, OH

An excellent opportunity to acquire an established, revenue-generating daycare business serving families in a growing market. This well-positioned childcare operation offers a strong foundation for an...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Innovative STEM-Focused Early Childhood School ( Biz+Real Estate)

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Williamson County, TX

INNOVATIVE STEM-FOCUSED EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL - BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE INCLUDED Established in 2017, this highly profitable childcare center presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in rapidly...

3

$4,750,000

$4,750,000

EBITDA: $550,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Franchise Childcare Center Operations in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Sands Investment Group is pleased to exclusively represent the sale of business operations for an established childcare center in downtown Chicago with SBA loan pre-approval. Operating under a...

$2,881,892

$2,881,892

Large, Profitable Daycare with Real Estate For Sale in South LA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Louisiana

Sunbelt Business Brokers of Baton Rouge presents this well-established large daycare center in Metro Baton Rouge. This is a rare opportunity to acquire both a thriving business and the real estate it...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

Cash Flow: $342,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Tom MBA, Business Broker

TNT Business Brokers/

Serving Williamson County, TN

#1 Nashville Business Seller - Personally sold over 300 businesses in greater Nashville since 2008. Check the Stats - No upfront fees - 30 yr 'Fortune 50' Ad Exec Our Promise to Sellers: Max 25 companies listed at a time to maintain focus Experienced Consulting/Realistic Appraisals (vs unrealistic to get a 'listing'). Full-time commitment (this isn't our 2nd job) Fast response to everyone! Our Credentials: Over 300 Nashville businesses and companies sold! CHECK THE STATS ON BIZBUYSELL.COM Aligned with top commercial Realtors...enables us to uniquely 'reach movers' 206 websites PLUS highly targeted direct marketing to our database of over 15,000 investors/buyers Tom Nilsen brings 30 years National Advertising experience...Coca-Cola, Nestle, Sara Lee, Coors Light Tom awarded 'Consultant of the Year' in 1st year after becoming a certified business broker. TNT Business Brokers is a 'network' of experienced business consultants/digital marketers who 'co-broker' within our network to optimize business Seller's overall marketing exposure and Buyer reach. Buyers enjoy our time-efficient search resources and comprehensive guidance through 'due diligence' to ultimately achieve stated goals. We have all currently active buyers in our database and the digital resources and knowledge to reach every one of them. SELLERS: PLEASE INTERVIEW US BEFORE DECIDING ON A BROKER :) BUYERS: CALL ON US ANYTIME FOR FREE ASSISTANCE ON ANY LISTING.

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Indoor Playground & Cafe

Miami, FL

This is the only one members club for families in Miami a premium indoor playground with a cafe, event space, and enrichment programs. We solve a real and structural problem Miami's climate makes...

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$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $280,000

*Under Contract*Established Childcare & Education Business Opportunity

Bergen County, NJ

Confidential opportunity to acquire a well-established early childhood learning center. Qualified parties are invited to execute the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and return it to the...

$500,000

$500,000

Profitable & Established Daycare Center – Turnkey Opportunity

$600,000 - Fort Bend County, TX

$600,000

Fort Bend County, TX

Mirza Ali

Apex Realtors

Thriving Early Learning Center for Sale – Business & Building Included

Bergen County, NJ

Confidential opportunity to acquire a well-established early childhood learning center, including the real estate. Qualified parties are invited to execute the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Childcare Businesses & Real Estate Portfolio For Sale!

Phoenix, AZ

Rare opportunity to acquire four established childcare centers serving the Phoenix metropolitan area, with the ability to own three of the facilities and lease the remaining location. Each center is...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $818,000

The Little Gym Child Fitness
Franchise

Available Nationwide

The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages newborn 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.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $658,446

Turnkey DFW Childcare Center | $1.05M Revenue | $333K SDE

Garland, TX

Established childcare operation in Garland, TX featuring two campuses serving 134 enrolled children with strong financial performance and growth trajectory. Business Overview: This turnkey early...

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$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $333,000

Turn-Key Child Care Center with Real Estate — Hillsborough County, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Valrico, FL

Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established, fully equipped child care facility together with the real estate, ideally suited for an experienced operator looking to expand into the Tampa market...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Preschool & Daycare Center with Strong Reputation

Union County, NJ

This well‑established early childhood education center has built a strong reputation for providing nurturing care and quality preschool programs. With a proven track record of serving families and...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $302,483

Turn-Key Child Care Center with Real Estate Gwinnett County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Gwinnett County, GA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire an existing, fully equipped child care facility with real estate, ideally suited for an experienced operator looking to expand or a first-time owner ready to enter...

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turn-Key Child Care Center with Real Estate - Athens-Clarke

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Clarke County, GA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire an existing, fully equipped child care facility with real estate, ideally suited for an experienced operator looking to expand or a first-time owner ready to enter...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Award-Winning Childcare | Premium Margins | Multi-Yr Wait

Middlesex County, MA

Award-Winning Childcare Business | Waltham MA | Exceptional Profitability | Extensive Waitlist Rare opportunity to acquire a premium childcare operation in affluent Waltham, Massachusetts with...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $306,000

Ventura Blvd Day Care for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Montessori Business for sale in Prime Location! Investment highlights Ventura blvd- Woodland hills Business + All Inventory. Licensed for 40 children 150k spent on building/ play yard and all...

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$285,000

$285,000

Established Child Care for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pinellas County, FL

• Gold Seal / Apple Accredited (Property Tax 100% Exempt!) • Absentee Owner • 2nd Generation Owner established in 1980 • No Before / After School Program • Licensed for 89 Children • Enrollment: 50...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $207,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Daycare & Learning Center | Real Estate Included

New Haven County, CT

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established daycare and learning center that has successfully served the community for over 16 years. This turnkey operation occupies approximately 10,409...

$3,675,000

$3,675,000

Sticky Fingers Cooking
Franchise

Available Nationwide

High-Margin. High-Impact. Start at ~$140K. Scale to $500K+. A proven path from startup to scale in the booming $50B+ children's enrichment market.

$48,000

$48,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $426,767

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) Total Market (Average)
Number of Businesses Analyzed253 48,828
Asking Price$610,000-
Reported Revenue$698,390 $1,303,147
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$150,000 $52,126
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$280,000$610,000$1,300,000

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.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$386,053$83,118
Median$698,390$150,000
Upper Quartile$1,163,000$285,176

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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.592.42
Median0.883.49
Upper Quartile1.515.25

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 $610,000, though prices range from under $280,000 to well over $1,300,000.

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

The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers is $698,390 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 0.59 to 1.51, with a median of 0.88. Earning multiples range from 2.42 to 5.25, with the median at 3.49. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.88 times its annual revenue, and 3.49 times its annual owner earnings.

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