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Fully operating Day Care and Early Childhood Center

Cook County, IL

Fully Licensed and newly Remodeled Day Care / Early Childhood Center with over 45 Children enrolled. Looking for a Partner in the business who can also operate the business. $50,000 Buy-in Operator...

$50,000

$50,000

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...

$199,000

$199,000

Thriving Montessori School with Expansion Potential – Miami, FL

Miami-Dade County, FL

With licensing for over 100 children and strong revenue potential, this long-established Montessori school is located in one of Miami’s most desirable neighborhoods. Fully equipped with authentic...

$599,000

$599,000

Established Day Care for Sale in Connecticut

Fairfield County, CT

LISTING ID # 36836 Are you rushing out the door to get the kids off to school and daycare? For thousands of families, this trusted daycare center has been the solution since 1989. Now, this...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $92,000

Preschool on the busiest Miami street in upscale South Miami/Pinecrest

Miami, FL

With a 118-child capacity and an income potential of $350,000 per year, this beautifully designed, fully furnished and long established preschool/daycare is strategically located on the busiest street...

$595,000

$595,000

Exceptional Preschool Including Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

We are selling a preschool located in the Rockwall and Rowlett area. This school accepts students from 6 weeks of age through school age with an after-school program. They are a 4-star status with...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

Cash Flow: $477,765

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Absentee Ownership Possible - Day Care

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

$475,000

Cash Flow: $219,020

Well-Established Private Preschool in Prime Broward County Location

Broward County, FL

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing private preschool located in an affluent, family-oriented area of Broward County. This boutique early learning center has served the community for...

$499,000

$499,000

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

$399,000

2 Award-Winning Childcare Business for Sale – Fully Turnkey

Fort Collins, CO

This premier, award-winning childcare provider operates two thriving locations in a highly sought-after market. Both locations offer a fully turnkey operation, making this a plug-and-play investment...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $590,145

High-Revenue Montessori | 160 Enrolled (Capacity over 200) | Business.

Alhambra, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-performing Montessori school located in Alhambra, CA, just minutes from South Pasadena and San Marino. This business-only offering includes a...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Established Childcare Center - Business and Real Estate - Orlando

Orlando, FL

Here is a great owner-user opportunity for sale in Orlando, FL that offers upside in enrollment. The site has been successfully operational for over 35 years and has a fantastic reputation in the...

$3,887,400

$3,887,400

Established Childcare Center - Business and Real Estate - Bentonville

Bentonville, AR

Here is a great owner-user opportunity for sale in Bentonville, AR, that offers upside in enrollment. The site has been successfully operational for over 35 years and has a fantastic reputation in the...

$4,004,650

$4,004,650

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Canton, OH

$150,000 - Canton, OH

$150,000

Canton, OH

Preschool Business For Sale Windsor, CA

Windsor, CA

Situated down a quiet lane off Mark West Station Road near Kay Drive, the property is well-shielded from traf?c and neighbors, lending a peaceful, nature-rich environment for young children .The site...

$2,938,000

$2,938,000

Preschool For Sale Powell, Ohio

Powell, OH

Situated in Powell’s established commercial strip on North Liberty Road. It benefits from strong visibility, a family-oriented neighborhood, and convenient access to schools and services. Licensed for...

$1,185,000

$1,185,000

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Preschool Business For Sale Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara, CA

Preschool Business For Sale Santa Clara, CA (Half Day Program Along With Afterschool) Highly visible location along one of the busiest retail corridors in Santa Clara. Positioned near major shopping...

$500,000

$500,000

Daycare, Childcare Listed by Sunbelt Business Advisors

Fairfax County, VA

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the nation’s top-producing childcare centers. Ideally situated in a thriving area surrounded by established residential communities and new housing...

$2,450,000

$2,450,000

Cash Flow: $604,000

Profitable Bonita-Naples Preschool/Daycare with huge profit potential

Lee County, FL

With 135-child capacity and an income potential of $350,000 per year, this beautifully designed and fully furnished preschool/daycare is strategically located on Hwy 41 (Tamiami Trail) and a major...

$90,000

$90,000

Profitable and Growing Learning Center/Play Center in Hudson County

Hudson County, NJ

For Sale: Largest indoor play space for children's parties and activities in this great hudson County town!, serving families, preschools, camps, and community groups. This opportunity is specifically...

$550,000

$550,000

Day Care & Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kendall Park, NJ

The Real Estate is zoned R-3 and located in a residential area. Other than a Day Care Center operator the new buyer may need to apply for a variance. May be suitable for professional office usage The...

$899,000

$899,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

SG 11061 Kentucky Louisville SW Childcare Center

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Jefferson County, KY

$850,000 for the Kentucky Louisville SW Childcare Center business and real estate for sale. The business and property owner is looking to sell the property due to retirement. Licensed for 88 children...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kids indoor playground business for sale

Fontana, CA

Well-established indoor children’s playground located in a high-demand residential community. Perfect for a hands-on owner-operator or investor looking for a fun and rewarding business with steady...

$400,000

$400,000

Sunflower Kids Daycare Center/Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK

Licensed childcare & early education center committed to providing a safe, nurturing, & stimulating environment for children aged 19 mos to 8 yrs. The center has built a strong reputation in the...

$388,000

$388,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Clay, NY

$150,000 - Clay, NY

$150,000

Clay, NY

Profitable Preschool – Over 25 Years of Success – Prime Suffolk County

Suffolk County, NY

Convenient, Shorter Hours with Strong Revenue: Operating from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this preschool offers a streamlined schedule that appeals to families seeking quality care without extended hours....

$595,000

$595,000

Five-Star Preschool and Property | Affluent Simi Valley | Real Estate.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Simi Valley, CA

Turnkey opportunity to acquire a long-established, five-star rated preschool in the heart of Simi Valley. This offering includes both the business and the real estate, consisting of a 2,961 square...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Private Preschool in North Denton County at $1.1 Mn - RE included

Denton County, TX

Great opportunity to Purchase and Own this Boutique Private Preschool in the Upcoming and Growing part of Denton County. The school is managed by Director other than the owner and is running at full...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $72,450

Turnkey Preschool | 164-License | Biz & RE | Strong Cash Flow

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Vacaville, CA

Confidential sale of a fully operational, high-performing preschool located in a desirable Northern California community. The business is licensed for 164 children across infant, toddler, preschool,...

$8,171,877

$8,171,877

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Est. Thriving Early Learning Center w/ Property

Middlesex County, CT

LISTING ID # 36860 This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable early learning center with 1.6 acres located in a desirable area of New England. The property is...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $260,671

Early Childhood Education Center

Westmoreland County, PA

This well-established early childhood education facility represents a turnkey investment opportunity for qualified buyers. The center uniquely offers both daycare and preschool services and has been...

$385,000

$385,000

Cash Flow: $162,392

Children's Party and Play Center (#22701)

Nassau County, NY

Children’s Party & Play Center – Nassau County, NY Located on a high-visibility main road in Nassau County, this well-established children’s party and play center has been delighting families for over...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $44,806

Childcare Center for Sale – Middlesex County, NJ

New Jersey

This highly reputable and fully operational childcare center has been serving its community in Middlesex County for over 15 years. Licensed for children from infancy to age 13, the center is currently...

$520,000

$520,000

Day Care Center For Sale in NJ

Burlington County, NJ

LISTING ID # 35499 A spacious day care center for sale in Burlington County, New Jersey, boasts 3,800 sq. ft. The center has loyal clientele that has kept the business running for 18 years. Regular...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $151,000

New To Market: 2-Unit Childcare Business and Real Estate in WI

Little Chute, WI

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a two-unit childcare business and real estate portfolio in Wisconsin, featuring both properties included in the sale, offering ownership of the facilities and...

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Kansas City, MO

$150,000 - Gladstone, MO

$150,000

Gladstone, MO

High-Capacity Preschool with Strong Financials in Broward County

Broward County, FL

Well-established preschool available in desirable Broward County location. This high-capacity center is licensed for 150+ students and operates out of a 5,000+ square foot facility designed for...

$4,100,000

$4,100,000

Established Broward County Preschool with Low Overhead and High Demand

Broward County, FL

Unparalleled Opportunity: Turnkey Childcare & Preschool Priced at $130,000 for Immediate Sale! Seize this chance to acquire a well-established and fully operational preschool in a rapidly growing...

$130,000

$130,000

Running Daycare Business with 60K Netincome/cashflow

Richmond, TX

The owner is absentee owner so he is trying to sell this business. Around 60K Net income /cashflow. increasing enrollment recently signed up for NCI and afterschool programs so expecting fast raise in...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Turnkey Daycare Business & Property in Growth Corridor

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lithonia, GA

Own both the business and real estate of a well-established early childhood education center located in the rapidly growing Lithonia, GA area. This center has built a strong reputation with...

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

Cash Flow: $575,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Daycare Business for sale

Columbus, OH

Established daycare center serving Columbus, OH community since 2007. This well-positioned childcare facility generates $255,000 in annual revenue and operates from a spacious 7,400 square foot leased...

$80,000

$80,000

Hoboken- Owner relocating - Established, successful Day Care

Hoboken, NJ

This well established, newer and attractive center is licensed for children ages 6months to 13 years and is located in a leased facility. Easily accessible from Highways and Manhattan, the center is...

$575,000

$575,000

Highly Rated Childcare Center 20 Years In Operations!!

Houston, TX

Discover an exceptional, highly rated childcare center that offers everything you could desire to own your very own childcare establishment. This school has been around for over 20 years. It offers...

$300,000

$300,000

Montessori Daycare in Prime Location - Under LOI

San Diego County, CA

This childcare center is a boutique style Montessori program appealing to higher income families who live in the neighborhood. It is in a prime location that is visually beautiful and historic. The...

$197,000

$197,000

Cash Flow: $25,000

Shannon McNichol

Nichol City Business Brokers

Serving Erie County, NY

A Business Brokerage specializing business sales across WNY. Founded 2019.

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Preschool Business For Sale Albany, CA

Albany, CA

Known for its welcoming community, Offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is home to top-rated schools, diverse dining options, and scenic outdoor spaces like the Albany Bulb...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Cow Montessori School w/ High-End Recurring Clientele

Tarrant County, TX

This montessori school is ultra popular, and has experienced tremendous growth during it's time. Located in a high-income area with space to grow, the sky is the limit for this facility. This business...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $365,125

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Ephrata, PA

$150,000 - Ephrata, PA

$150,000

Ephrata, PA

Busy NJ Preschool & Daycare – Turnkey!

Middlesex County, NJ

**No calls - Send Message directly through the ad ONLY. Must have NDA before having conversation** This well-established, licensed preschool and childcare center in Central New Jersey offers a rare...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $378,390

Profitable & Established El Paso Daycare Center – 18 Years of Success!

El Paso, TX

This licensed childcare center, a staple in a highly sought-after El Paso neighborhood for over 18 years, presents a rare and profitable opportunity. In 2024, the business generated $380,000 in...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $64,683

Thriving Daycare & Preschool with Real Estate #970

Saint Louis, MO

Profits are up! This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established, highly successful early childhood education and daycare center in a high-demand, densely populated area. With decades of proven...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $146,994

Established Thriving Daycare Center For Sale

Maywood, IL

Exceptional Turnkey Investment Opportunity: Established Daycare Business For Sale In Maywood! Step into a thriving business with a proven track record. This established daycare is licensed for up to...

$475,000

$475,000

Turnkey Preschool with Real Estate | 122-License | Major Upside

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ontario, CA

Turnkey Preschool + Real Estate | 122-Child License | Major Upside Offered at $3,088,888, this is a rare opportunity to acquire both a fully operational child care business and its real estate in a...

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Afterschool Art Franchise with Established Community

Fort Bend County, TX

Step into ownership of a thriving afterschool art program known for its creativity, impact, and strong community connections. This well-established business partners with local school districts and...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Carroll County Daycare for Sale, Operating

Carrollton, GA

This daycare is 2520 sf and licensed for 50. The center is usually waitlisted and has 8 FT employees with an assistant director in place. This business is mostly absentee owned. All tours provided on...

$380,000

$380,000

Buy 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

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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