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Former Daycare Space Now Available
Lease Only

Columbus, OH

6060 Channingway is positioned within one of Columbus’ most accessible and well established East Side corridors, offering a strategic location ideal for businesses that rely on convenience,...

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Move-In Ready Second Gen Operating Daycare
Real Estate Only

Harris County, TX

MOVE-IN READY DAYCARE FACILITY - HARRIS COUNTY, TX This exceptional 6,630 square foot retail property presents a turnkey opportunity for daycare operations or alternative childcare services. Built in...

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Geauga County Licensed Childcare, 27 Years

Geauga County, OH

Geauga County Licensed Childcare, 27 Years $462,230 Annual Revenue from a Small-Class Preschool and Childcare Center Serving Premium-Income Families in Northeast Ohio Business Description Geauga...

$195,500

$195,500

Cash Flow: $60,574

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

Profitable Montessori Preschool 30 Enrolled Spanish Immersion

Austin, TX

Licensed for 34 children with 30 enrolled (27 active + 3 starting soon), generating consistent and growing revenue. Strong demand in a high-growth area with immediate opportunity to reach full...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Child Care Center with Real Estate located in Newton County, GA

Newton County, GA

Financing, Licensing, and Insurance assistance provided!!! Exceptional Large-Capacity Child Care Center for Sale Discover a rare opportunity to own a beautiful, well-established child care center with...

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Preschool Business Only at Full Capacity - Business Only $290,000

Williamson County, TX

Great Opportunity to own and operate this amazing Preschool running at full capacity for just $290,000 in Williamson County. The capacity is around 45+ and has over 45 students enrolled. Systems,...

$290,000

$290,000

EBITDA: $90,000

Licensed, Full Service Childcare & Early Education Center N1025

Wisconsin

• Licensed for full-service care, from infants to school-aged children • Experienced and certified staff, including CPR/First Aid training and continuing education • Offering Transportation, meals,...

$690,000

$690,000

Cash Flow: $288,732

Childcare Business Operations or Business & Real Estate | NE Florida

Florida

Opportunity to acquire a market-leading, highly profitable childcare center located in a growing submarket within the Greater Jacksonville, Florida area. The school is operating at ~96% utilization,...

$500,000

$500,000

EBITDA: $222,991

Established Childcare Center | Business & Real Estate | South Carolina

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Richland County, SC

Profitable and established childcare center located in a rapidly growing Columbia, SC submarket. The school features turnkey operations and a long-tenured director and assistant director, and stable...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

EBITDA: $90,151

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Daycare/Preschool Center For Sale

Queens, NY

ESTABLISHED DAYCARE CENTER - QUEENS, NY Well-established childcare facility located in Queens, New York, offering a prime business opportunity in the growing daycare industry. This fully equipped...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Distinctive Early Education Business with High Returns

Houston, TX

This preschool business operates with a curriculum driven, half day program model rooted in Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. The offering emphasizes a personalized and academically focused...

$879,999

$879,999

Cash Flow: $208,878

Looking for a business person to own or co-operate my current daycare

San Jose, CA

Established Home-Based Daycare & Preschool - San Jose, CA This well-established home daycare and preschool has been serving the San Jose community since September 2015, offering a unique blend of...

$35,700

$35,700

Cash Flow: $58,700

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

$1,550,000 - Philadelphia County, PA

$1,550,000

Philadelphia County, PA

Mostly Absentee Daycare Center with upside potential

Warren County, OH

Must believe one add-back. Have put $150k of improvements into the center Mostly absentee Moving so want transfer soon!...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Childcare Center with Real Estate — Jasper/Hardin County Area, TX

Jasper County, TX

Licensed childcare center with owned real estate — $399,000 for the business and the property it sits on. The buyer acquires a purpose-built, freestanding 3,500+ SF facility on 2+ owned acres in the...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Michael D. Rubin

MDR & Associates

Serving Dallas County, TX

This is who we are & what our focus is at MDR & Associates: We are passionate about finding the right deal for both buyer & seller... We are focused on confidentiality in every deal... We are honest, transparent and never compromise our Integrity... We are a Christian company, but we like to just show it in our actions... We are a 100% Pay for Performance business brokerage/M & A Firm... 250 successful closed transactions since inception in Dec, 2008

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Fully Accredited Montessori School & Lower Elementary Program

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Florida

Incredible opportunity to own one of the finest Non-Franchised Private Schools in South Florida. Beautiful Park-like setting with a peaceful and welcoming Entrance Area & Courtyard. Well-designed...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

East Nashville DAycare / Preschool

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Nashville, TN

Established daycare and preschool facility operating continuously for 26 years under consistent ownership in East Nashville's desirable Inglewood Park area. This turnkey childcare operation presents...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

For Sale Prime Location, Daycare Business and Real Estate

Tarrant County, TX

Established daycare and childcare facility operating in DFW location with included real estate opportunity. This fully operational business represents a turnkey investment in the essential childcare...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Rare Opportunity-Thriving Child Care in Highly Desirable Rice Village

Houston, TX

Step into immediate profitability with this turnkey childcare operation in Houston's prestigious Rice Village market. You'll acquire an established revenue stream from 28 enrolled children at 90%...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

CHILDCARE / EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR LEASE Winter Springs

Winter Springs, FL

CHILDCARE / EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR LEASE Winter Springs. Approx. 4,600 SF former childcare/preschool facility with extensive existing improvements and approximately $95,000+ of FF&E, security...

$18,000

$18,000

Innovative Preschool Business with Unique Educational Model

Dallas, TX

This distinguished preschool business blends Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired principles to deliver a unique half-day, curriculum-based learning experience. By combining Montessori’s structured,...

$899,999

$899,999

Cash Flow: $217,060

Property/Childcare for Sale - Investment Property - Somerset County

Somerset County, NJ

BUSINESS + REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY Somerset County, New Jersey | Childcare Business and Mixed-Use Property Opportunity Overview A combined acquisition opportunity featuring a well-established,...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $88,000

Established Private Preschool in Collin County - $295k - Business Only

Collin County, TX

Great Opportunity to take over an existing Preschool in the Collin County area for $295k. The school is fully licensed with an independent director in place, all Fixture and Furniture in great shape...

$295,000

$295,000

Investment Opportunity – Two Established Childcare Centers in Austin

$4,500,000 - Travis County, TX

$4,500,000

Travis County, TX

Profitable, Highly Rated, In-Home Nanny Agency

Brevard County, FL

This top-performing franchise location in East-Central Florida has successfully operated since 2021 with increasing revenues and good cash flow margins. The Company offers in-home full-time and...

$315,000

$315,000

Cash Flow: $118,973

Daycare With Real Estate For Sale In South Jersey

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New Jersey

Child daycare center with real estate for sale in South Jersey. Well established for over 20 years, this turn key business is licensed for up to 30 children ages 0 to 13. Offers multiple programs for...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $59,030

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Franchise PreSchool for Sale In Apex

Apex, NC

ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE PRESCHOOL FOR SALE IN APEX, NC This thriving franchise preschool represents an exceptional opportunity in the growing childcare industry. Located in the desirable Apex market...

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

Portfolio of Daycares for Sale - buy in pieces or whole

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Warren County, OH

Nearly completely absentee operation. All directors in place and experienced. Will help you make this work! Care a lot about this business and the families!...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Preschool in High-Demand Miami-Dade Location

Miami-Dade County, FL

Opportunity to acquire an established and fully operational childcare center located in a densely populated, family-oriented area of Miami-Dade County. The center provides care and early education for...

$349,000

$349,000

Well-Established Childcare Center | Fully Staffed & Turnkey

Phoenix, AZ

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully operational childcare center serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Business Highlights: • Approximately 4,800 SF childcare...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Established Montessori with Significant Enrollment Opportunity

Richmond, TX

Established Montessori with Significant Enrollment Opportunity Due to size and popularity, cash buyers will be prioritized. For any interest that will include financing, a minimum $100,000 liquidity...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $130,913

Absentee Owned Established Specialty Toy & Collectibles Franchise

Orange County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established specialty toy and collectibles franchise in Orange County. The business focuses on the buying, selling, and trading of LEGO® products, including...

$165,000

$165,000

EBITDA: $91,950

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...

$410,000

$410,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Early Education Business for Sale In Submarket of Bethesda, MD

Bethesda, MD

Business Overview • Annual Revenues: $1,100,000 - $1,300,000 • Location: Submarket of Bethesda, MD • Property: Leased Facility. Approximately 3,000 SF • Established October 2016 • Price: $1,500,000...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $257,419

Established Daycare Business Ready for New Ownership

$500,000 - Murfreesboro, TN

$500,000

Murfreesboro, TN

Established Montessori

Seminole County, FL

This well-established Montessori school offers an authentic, child-centered curriculum serving students from 2 years old through 7th grade. It has built a strong reputation in its community for...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $70,295

New To Market: Established Childcare Operations in Mid-Michigan

The Early Education Team is pleased to bring to market the operations of an established childcare center in the Mid-MI region, featuring a licensed capacity of over 150 and 100% enrollment. For the...

$758,135

$758,135

Turnkey Childcare Facility with Real Estate in Katy, TX

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Katy, TX

The Early Education Team has brought to market the operations and real estate of a 260 licensed capacity childcare center spanning 12,000 SF and featuring an in-house gym, library, and science lab....

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cultural Diversity and Language Mastery Preschool

Cleveland, OH

This preschool operates an award winning multilingual program with flexible enrollment options aligned to local market characteristics and buyer preferences. Proven operational results and ongoing...

$1,019,624

$1,019,624

Cash Flow: $450,292

Established Fairfax County VA Childcare Center | 160+ Licensed

Fairfax County, VA

Three Decades of Operation | 160+ Licensed Seats | Two Purpose-Built Buildings Fairfax County, Virginia | Washington DC Metro Established full-service childcare and early education business with more...

$750,000

$750,000

Longstanding Brooklyn Daycare & Preschool

Kings County, NY

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, licensed early childhood education business in Brooklyn, New York. With nearly two decades of operating history, the center has developed a...

$1,850,000

$1,850,000

Cash Flow: $651,529

Established Educational Enrichment Platform with Scalable Program

Montgomery County, MD

This established educational enrichment organization delivers high-impact programs designed to support learners, families, and educators through structured, values-driven content. The business...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $61,457

Established Early Learning Center

Tampa, FL

This established early learning center represents a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, trusted, and deeply respected childcare and early education business in the thriving Greater Tampa Bay...

$735,000

$735,000

Cash Flow: $70,231

Elena Moore

Murphy Business and Financial Corporation

Serving Larimer County, CO

Murphy Business Brokers of Colorado provides full-service business brokerage support to owners across Colorado. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, exploring a franchise resale, or simply ready to move on to your next chapter, we help you navigate the sale of your business with confidence, clarity, and complete confidentiality. Led by broker Elena Moore, our Denver and Northern Colorado offices blend the strength of a nationally recognized brokerage network with the personal, friendly, and practical guidance local owners appreciate. Elena’s style is easygoing and approachable, yet backed by deep market knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to protecting your privacy throughout the entire process. Clients often describe her as the “calm in the storm” — steady, honest, and focused on making a complex process feel manageable. We offer professional business valuations, confidential marketing, buyer screening, deal negotiation, and support through closing. As part of a nationwide brokerage system, we bring broad buyer reach and proven tools, while staying rooted in the realities of the Colorado marketplace — from mountain-town main street businesses to service companies along the Front Range and everything in between. Our mission is simple: help Colorado business owners achieve a smooth, well-planned, and financially successful exit. You’ve worked hard to build your business. We’re here to help you transition it with the care, respect, and expertise it deserves. If you’re considering selling — whether now or in the future — we’re here to talk, answer questions, and guide you confidentially every step of the way.

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Turnkey Children's Indoor Playground

Jacksonville, FL

A well-established, fully turnkey children's indoor playground is available for sale in Jacksonville, FL. This is a unique opportunity to step into a profitable, mission-driven business with...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $49,500

2024-Renovated, TRS 3-Star Childcare Center with Real Estate

Houston, TX

What's already in place here is what most buyers spend years trying to build. The real estate is owned — a fully gut-renovated, 11,500+ sqft freestanding childcare facility in northwest Harris County,...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Eastdale Village

$150,000 - Poughkeepsie, NY

$150,000

Poughkeepsie, NY

Turnkey, High-Occupancy Child Care Center — Director & Staff in Place,

Montgomery County, TX

Rare opportunity to acquire an established, fully operational child care center running at over 80% occupancy with a seasoned director and full staff already in place — a true absentee-friendly...

$399,000

$399,000

Preschool for Sale North of Dallas

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

We are selling a long-standing, reputable preschool located North of Dallas. They teach children from 6 weeks to 12 years-old. The school has a licensed capacity of around 100 students with enrollment...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $260,509

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established West Omaha Childcare Center

Omaha, NE

An exceptional turnkey opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, operational childcare and preschool center in the heart of Millard. This business is uniquely positioned for an owner-operator who can...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $74,000

Boutique Children’s Play & Learning Center

Colorado

This boutique early childhood play center offers a uniquely curated child‑focused environment designed for ages 1–8, providing a clean, calm, and developmentally supportive alternative to large,...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $62,222

Johnson County Daycare For Sale

Johnson County, KS

This well-established daycare presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking immediate cash flow in Johnson County's thriving market. Operating successfully since 2002, this...

$750,000

$750,000

Santa Clara County Preschool for Sale - Bright & Spacious

Santa Clara County, CA

Well established Preschool Center for sale in Santa Clara County. Wonderful opportunity to own a profitable, well-established, mid-to-large preschool center located in a desirable and affluent Santa...

$750,000

$750,000

Licensed Daycare Center with Key Agency Contracts

Beaver County, PA

Established business operating a fully licensed and reputable childcare center capacity-rated for up to 66 children. The facility maintains long- standing partnerships and vital agency contracts,...

$385,000

$385,000

Cash Flow: $150,054

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 Analyzed251 48,828
Asking Price$625,000-
Reported Revenue$701,940 $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
$285,000$625,000$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$389,971$82,491
Median$701,940$150,000
Upper Quartile$1,200,000$275,000

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 Quartile0.612.41
Median0.883.47
Upper Quartile1.505.06

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 $625,000, though prices range from under $285,000 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 $701,940 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 0.61 to 1.50, with a median of 0.88. Earning multiples range from 2.41 to 5.06, with the median at 3.47. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.88 times its annual revenue, and 3.47 times its annual owner earnings.

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