Bellevue, WA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,000,000

Bellevue, WA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,000,000

Canyon County, ID
$175,000

Shelby County, TN
$250,000

Broward County, FL
$580,000
Broward County, FL
$600,000
Wisconsin
$660,000
Harrisburg, NC
$1,495,000
Broward County, FL
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gloucester County, NJ
$1,300,000
Cumberland County, PA
$699,000
Franklin County, OH
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$1,300,000
Florida
$700,000
$150,000
Colorado Springs, CO
Sun Valley, CA
$1,615,000
Danville, CA
$1,100,000
Team Unbroker
Unbroker
Serving Hillsborough County, NH
"So much more than your average brokerage" (Sandra H) "Professional, knowledgeable, always responsive" (Dharmik S) "Low-cost model is unique and refreshing" (Troy) "Sold our business for more than we were asking" (Bill C) "Responsive and friendly...really helpful!" (Emily S) --- Actual Google Reviews (5.0 Average Rating) Why is Unbroker quickly becoming the #1 way to sell a business? Because we do a better job and charge lower fees. While most brokers charge 10–12% commissions (often $50K+), Unbroker offers expert help for a flat fee, starting at just $199/month. Our full-service seller representation is just 5% - a fraction of traditional rates. We’re a national company with local support, a modern platform, and a team of experienced M&A professionals. Whether you’re selling a construction firm, ecommerce brand, service company, or family business with real estate, Unbroker gives you the tools and support to do it right — without giving up a huge cut of your sale. What makes us different: • Transparent, low-cost pricing • Proprietary valuation reports (FairVal™) • Built-in legal and financial templates • Nationwide buyer network • Assisted or Full Service plans • Real experts — not just software Our mission is simple: help more small business owners exit with confidence and keep more of what they’ve built. If you're planning to sell your business, Unbroker is the fair, modern alternative to traditional brokers. Visit Unbroker.com or contact us to learn more.
El Dorado County, CA
$300,000
New York, NY
$425,000
Hanford, CA
$500,000
Fairfax County, VA
$2,450,000
Essex County, NJ
$499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ocean County, NJ
$750,000
Pinellas County, FL
$999,000
Texas
$1,900,000
$150,000
Sparks, NV
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Missouri
$950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vero Beach, FL
$3,000,000
Orange County, CA
$199,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Omaha, NE
$3,480,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Louis County, MO
$1,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
$899,000
Philadelphia County, PA
$500,000
Walker County, TX
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Buchanan County, MO
$1,100,000
Alhambra, CA
$2,400,000
$150,000
Papillion, NE
Saint Charles, MO
$145,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bakersfield, CA
$799,000
Alameda County, CA
$489,999
Bossier City, LA
$495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Louisiana
$2,700,000
Idaho
$525,000
North Richland Hills, TX
$2,763,216
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cumberland County, NJ
$2,100,000
Jona Quiles
Transworld Business Advisors of Mohawk Valley West
Serving Oneida County, NY
For over forty years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses, mergers and acquisitions and franchises. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life.
Harris County, TX
$295,000
San Jose, CA
$800,000
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
Comal County, TX
$750,000
Pflugerville, TX
$285,000
Pasco County, FL
$450,000
$250,000
Ohio
$149,900
Sacramento, CA
$725,000
Fremont, CA
$680,000
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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Read the Report:
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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