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Profitable Child Care Center in Tarrant County for $1.9 Mn - RE + Buss

Tarrant County, TX

Step into ownership with this profitable, fully operational childcare center in Tarrant County. This turnkey opportunity features over 5,000 square feet of space and includes the business, real...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Child Care and Preschool Excellent Location in Mesa, AZ #11141

Mesa, AZ

This Childcare center has a license for 59 children. It is located in a Food City Shopping Center, so pick-up and drop-off are effortless. It has 3,600 sq ft of space. The Owner wants to retire and is...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $54,000

Preschool/Daycare South of Murfreesboro

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Shelbyville, TN

This Preschool has built a trusted reputation in the community for providing safe, nurturing, and educational child care services. From its humble beginnings in 2015, the business has consistently...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Preschool Business For Sale Dublin, CA

Dublin, CA

Located in a bustling commercial area of Dublin, The area is known for its easy access to major roads like Interstate 580 and 680, making it convenient for both local and regional travel. It's close...

$500,000

$500,000

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

$695,000

Cash Flow: $222,198

Large Established accredited 15 years location

Palm Beach County, FL

Child care - preschool Confidential Sale. Must sign an NDA and provide proof of qualification and financing SBA and Conventional fianancing available...

$4,900,000

$4,900,000

Two Daycare/Preschools in same city - West of Toledo, Ohio

Ohio

Two Daycare Centers - Preschools in the same West of Toledo, Ohio city. Both with 5 Star Rating. In excess of $1.6M in combined annual Gross Revenue with Seller Discretionary Earnings approaching...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $580,000

Quality Preschool in Prime Broward County Location

Broward County, FL

With a loyal base of families and a team of experienced educators in place, the school offers an excellent opportunity for an investor, educator, or operator looking to step into a well-run business...

$1,399,000

$1,399,000

Large Preschool with Step Up Program in Broward County

Broward County, FL

Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established preschool and early learning center located in Sunrise, FL. This well-regarded academy has built a strong reputation for providing a nurturing...

$349,000

$349,000

Childcare Center for Sale (Business and Real Estate)

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bridgeton, NJ

This commercial property is a purpose-built day care facility situated on a spacious 2-acre lot in Upper Deerfield, NJ. The 6,825-square-foot building is designed to accommodate the needs of a...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New To Market: Established Montessori School For Sale in Keller, TX

Keller, TX

Sands Investment Group is proud to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire the operations of a 10,502 SF childcare center located in Keller, TX. Just 30 minutes from Downtown Fort Worth in the...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Well-Established Profitable Childcare-Preschool in West Houston

Harris County, TX

TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF SOUTH & WEST TEXAS - LISTING REF # 76931-102257 With over 12 years of experience, this Child Daycare Center has built a strong reputation in the community as a trusted...

$389,500

$389,500

Cash Flow: $228,611

Turnkey Childcare with Real Estate in Tarrant County, TX at $1.125 Mn

Tarrant County, TX

Opportunity to own a renovated, mid-sized childcare center in Tarrant County. The sale includes the business, real estate, and all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). The building is...

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Alpine Township, MI

$150,000 - Comstock Park, MI

$150,000

Comstock Park, MI

Childcare Centers Located in Southwest Minnesota

Minnesota

2 Childcare centers specializing in care for children, infants (6 weeks) through kindergarten. Focused on providing an educational, nurturing, safe and clean learning environment. With certified...

$1,625,000

$1,625,000

High Quality DFW Area Childcare Center

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dfw, TX

This unique opportunity is located in the Greater DFW suburban area and would be a great opportunity to begin or add to your DFW presence. The school has a great reputation for quality education as...

$5,200,000

$5,200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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Serving Maricopa County, AZ

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High-Demand Daycare Business – Fully Operational and Revenue-Generatin

Fruit Cove, FL

Step into ownership of a fully operational and profitable daycare business with an outstanding reputation in the community. This turnkey opportunity offers consistent revenue, loyal families, and a...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Profitable Licensed Preschool (131-Lic.) w/ Long-Term Ground Lease

Whittier, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected, fully operational preschool business located in a densely populated part of Whittier, California. This is a turnkey child care center licensed for 131...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA

Alameda, CA

A historic property built in 1908, Situated directly across from Chochenyo Park, the location offers a convenient and pleasant setting. Additionally, the property features a spacious basement. It is...

$600,000

$600,000

Successful Childcare Center in Cypress Texas

Cypress, TX

Very modern daycare with 5 years of growth and established clientele. Texas Rising Star certified. NCI accepted and Food Program with capacity of 85 with the potential of 100 max. 65% full. Full...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Preschool For Sale Milpitas, CA

Milpitas, CA

A suburban city in Santa Clara County within the San Francisco Bay Area. This address sits in a family-friendly neighborhood near the base of the eastern foothills and is conveniently positioned close...

$850,000

$850,000

Franchise Childcare Center

Middlesex County, NJ

One of a Kind opportunity You get a successful childcare center with a well-known Franchise. This center has a following and a reputation in the community....

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Cash Flow: $678,081

Established Childcare Center - Passaic Country

Passaic County, NJ

Here is your opportunity to stop working for someone else and own your very own Child Care Center. The size makes it perfect for someone just starting out on their own or a director looking to step...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $131,741

One of a kind opportunity to acquire a turnkey child care center

Maple Valley, WA

WA state has a shortage of childcare centers. This is one of kind opportunity: 3,800-sf TURNKEY childcare center with all equipment and FF&E in newer building in busy area and high-income...

$375,000

$375,000

Preschool/Daycare with #1 Childcare Franchise

$150,000 - Tulsa County, OK

$150,000

Tulsa County, OK

Preschool / Child Care center in a wealthy suburb of South Florida

Broward County, FL

Beautiful, fully equipped, 6,500 sq. ft. preschool with a stable enrollment of infants to 4 and 5-year old VPK students. Experienced Director, fully trained teachers, approved for VPK and government...

$275,000

$275,000

Day Care, Berkeley County Prime location Reduced Motivated seller!

Berkeley County, SC

A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully licensed daycare center located in the Moncks Corner/Pinopolis area of South Carolina. In continuous operation since 2009, this center has...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $109,080

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

$449,000

Cash Flow: $94,132

Preschool For Sale Daly City, CA

Daly City, CA

A community-focused location that houses several early childhood education centers and cultural organizations. Situated in a diverse neighborhood, it’s home to preschools like Star Academy and Young...

$500,000

$500,000

Preschool & Childcare Center Located in Northeast Ohio

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ohio

A preschoool and childcare center focused on helping children hit their developmental milestones. Serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years old....

$779,000

$779,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Top DFW Suburban Primrose School

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

This may be the best opportunity for a buyer to own one of the best Primrose schools without being placed on a waiting list. This highly sought-after childcare franchise brand is in one of the rapidly...

$10,900,000

$10,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Childcare Center with RE for Sale in Morris County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Morris County, NJ

Childcare Center for Sale in Morris County List Price: $799,000 (Includes Real Estate) This established Montessori childcare center, with over 23 years of excellence, is now available for purchase. It...

$799,000

$799,000

Cash Flow: $195,876

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Daycare, Childcare

Loudoun County, VA

The center has maximum capacity of over 170 kids with potential to generate about $3,000,000 in Revenue. This center in 2019 generated $1,757,851 in Revenue and $457,420 in Cash Flow before COVID,...

$995,000

$995,000

Cash Flow: $202,000

Day Care For Sale With Real-Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cumberland County, NJ

This Southern New Jersey daycare center, established for over a decade, is a thriving business licensed for 179 children and currently has an enrollment of 111. The facility features a beautiful,...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $340,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Childcare Center for Sale in Monroe, WA (Operations Only)

Monroe, WA

Sands Investment Group is Pleased to Present Exclusively For Sale a 11,489 sq. ft. Childcare Center Located in Monroe, WA. This Offering Features the Opportunity to Acquire the Operations of a...

$6,680,761

$6,680,761

Child Daycare Center Near Tulsa

$525,000 - Rogers County, OK

$525,000

Rogers County, OK

Stephen Hargrove

KW Commercial Oklahoma

Established South Texas Child Care Business

Texas

Thriving South Texas Child Care Center – Licensed for 400+ Children – $500K Cash Flow – Semi-Absentee Ownership Asking Price: $2,500,000 Cash Flow: $500,000 Gross Revenue: $2,500,000 Location: South...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Reputable Child Care Center NW Arkansas

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Arkansas

This state-accredited, award-winning, facility was founded with the singular purpose of providing an environment where everyone can learn. With a unique teaching approach and a passionate staff, this...

$1,475,000

$1,475,000

Cash Flow: $227,216

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Child Day Care - Poised for Growth

Bergen County, NJ

Stable business with significant growth potential. The business is Absentee and part of a portfolio of businesses. The facility was custom built in 2015 meeting all "Green" environmental standards and...

$559,000

$559,000

Pre School Day Care

Volusia County, FL

This well-maintained property has been a staple in Port Orange since the 1980s, operating as the beloved “Imagination Station” daycare. Situated in a high-traffic area, this just-under-½-acre lot...

$270,000

$270,000

Beautiful School for Sale in Collin County #2140

Texas

This Preschool is a well-respected and trusted early childcare center that has garnered significant esteem in Collin County. They have a quality, nurturing and educated staff providing a positive...

$438,000

$438,000

Cash Flow: $160,892

A Beautiful 2,100 sq. ft. Pre-School Daycare: Owner is retiring

Chester County, PA

Expansion Potential: Opportunity to relocate the elementary program to a separate facility, unlocking capacity growth in the current preschool setup. Minimal outbound advertising and room to grow with...

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $39,472

Childcare Center for Sale - Passaic County

Passaic County, NJ

Childcare Center Business for Sale Price: $365,000 Highlights: Location: Passaic County • License 75 children • Staff: 7 FT 2 PT (classroom staff) • Staff: 1 FT Director/Owner • Hours: 7:30-4:30 •...

$365,000

$365,000

Profitable Turnkey Childcare & Learning Center – Fully Staffed, 70% En

St. Charles County, MO

An exceptional investment opportunity in the education sector! This private-pay daycare and pre-kindergarten center features a 99-student enrollment capacity and is currently running at 70% occupancy,...

$849,999

$849,999

Travis Webb

Panhandle Business Brokers

Serving Okaloosa County, FL

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Council Bluffs Day Care with Property

Council Bluffs, IA

This popular Child Day care for Sale is in the heart of Council bluffs. The current owner started out of her house in 2011 and purchased and renovated the property in 2014. The seller has installed...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $126,189

4 Unit Well Established Daycare Portfolio (Houston)

Houston, TX

Sands Investment Group is Pleased to Present Exclusively For Sale a 4-Unit Childcare Center Portfolio Located in Houston, TX. This Offering Features the Unique Opportunity to Acquire the Operations of...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Daycare Air Cleaning Service - AUV $1.2MM w/average $290k Net Return

Own a Thriving Child Care Business - Ready for Success!

Cook County, IL

A nurturing and engaging environment designed for young learners. Located in Chicago, this year-round preschool offers a variety of programs tailored to different age groups, including infants,...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $138,853

Well Established Childcare Opportunity

East Providence, RI

This completely turnkey childcare business opportunity is licensed for 75 children. Fully staffed with dedicated and trained personnel including director, coordinator and administrators. Ratios are...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $84,461

Childcare in Rowlett/Rockwall/Fate at $3.25 Mn -RE and Business

Rockwall County, TX

Established Childcare in the Rowlett/Rockwall/Fate area. The building is 9,000+ Sqft on 1.5+ Acres of land. New updates to the building in the last 2-3 years. The licensed capacity is over 180+...

$3,250,000

$3,250,000

Tarrant County Preschool at $3.2 Mn - RE with Business

Tarrant County, TX

Opportunity to Purchase and own this Preschool in the Tarrant County area. The building is approximately 10,000 sqft on 1.25+ acres of land. The licensed capacity is over 200 students. Current...

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Denton County - High End Preschool at $5.5 - RE with Business

Denton County, TX

This currently operating Childcare is located in one of the fastest growing suburb of DFW. High income demographic profile. Building is over 14,000 sqft on 2+ acres of land. Building, Playground...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

Denton County Childcare for $1.795 Mn - Includes RE and Business

Denton County, TX

Great Opportunity to Purchase this Well Established and Profitable Childcare Center in Denton county. Sale includes Business and Real Estate. Freestanding Building 7,000+ sqft Licensed capacity of...

$1,795,000

$1,795,000

Cash Flow: $159,000

Collin County Preschool Priced for Land & Building

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

We are selling a beautiful, well-established early childhood learning center southwest of the DFW Metroplex. The center has been in business for over 20 years, has a stellar reputation, and has an...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $95,352

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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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