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High Quality Preschool Center For Sale

Middlesex County, NJ

This is a great opportunity to own a well-established (15 yrs) Montessori learning center with a long record of quality childcare. Located in a moderate suburban town, the school provides a nurturing...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $137,466

SBA APPROVED: Established Child Care Center With Property for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Orange County, FL

HS LISTING ID-63648 -Lender will approve this deal with 66,500 down (contingent on credit worthiness and experience of the buyer). -Business is run semi-absentee. Current director has their own...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $92,223

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Daycare for Sale (Newborn to 5 years old) – Port Orange, FL – $99,999

Port Orange, FL

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a well-established daycare in the heart of Port Orange, Florida. With 15 years of trusted service, this daycare has built a strong reputation for...

$99,999

$99,999

Established Childcare Center – Growth Opportunity

Sacramento County, CA

Serving families in the community since 1995, this early education center is approved for 39 children and offers year-round programs for infants through pre-K, plus before and after-school care. With...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $3,858

Raise Funds & Spirits In Your Community - Leadership & Fitness

San Francisco, CA

Looking for a business opportunity that combines your passion for leadership development and fitness while making a significant impact in your community? Here's a chance to own a franchise that is...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Childcare Learning Education and Elementary Private School

Las Vegas, NV

Your chance to own a Profitable & Fully Accredited Daycare/Preschool Private School in SW Las Vegas Established & Well-Staffed – Experienced, compassionate educators already in place, expected to stay...

$3,900,000

$3,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,333,781

Reputable Daycare and Montessori including Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Waterloo, ON

This is your chance to own a well established and turnkey daycare and montessori, including its property. With a strong 46-year operating history, and an established business model, this is the...

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

Cash Flow: $306,524

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

$50,000. REDUCED DOWN! Daycare Center-Unlock the Potential!! #11114

Mesa, AZ

Don't miss out on this licensed Daycare Center. It is licensed for 65 children, operates absentee, with very low rent of $2,850. Per month, and has a solid foundation and loyal clients. This facility...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $44,000

Progressive Preschool Business In Broward County

Broward County, FL

This preschool offers an opportunity to enter the increasingly popular progressive education movement. Situated in southern Broward County in a stand-alone facility with new playground equipment....

$369,000

$369,000

Long-Standing Child Care Center | 83-Lic. | Turnkey | Value-Add.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Davis, CA

Overview This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established child care center in Davis, CA, with over 40 years of operation and a licensed capacity of 83 children. Located in the Greater...

$1,570,000

$1,570,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Daycare Center in Doraville

Doraville, GA

Highly profitable, turnkey daycare center ready for a new or experienced daycare owner. Quality rated with CAPS and USDA food program in place. This is for the BUSINESS ONLY. Some seller financing is...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Established Preschool Business for Sale in Broward County

Broward County, FL

This respected preschool business is now available in Broward County. Operating from a 1,300+ sq. ft. stand-alone leased facility with excellent visibility and accessibility and licensed for 20+...

$150,000

$150,000

Katy Area Childcare Center In Stand-Alone Building With 2 Playgrounds

Houston, TX

Katy area childcare center in stand-alone building operating as a childcare center for past 20 years! This business is well-established. CAPACITY 150+ ENROLLED 50...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $109,000

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

GOLD STAR Childcare Academy Available – Turnkey Opportunity!

Lorain County, OH

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established childcare center with a strong reputation for providing quality early childhood education and care. This turnkey business offers a safe, nurturing...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $61,467

Indoor Playground for Sale in Chicago's South Suburbs

Cook County, IL

This thriving indoor playground business, located in Cook County in Chicago's South Suburbs, offers an exciting opportunity for a new owner to step into a turn-key operation. Spanning an impressive...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $387,595

James D. (Jim) Orum

The Lone Star Consultancy

Serving Texas

Regardless of the size of the business you want to 'buy' or 'sell', we are experienced in the process from both sides. We will assist with Business Valuations to determine a marketable ' Asking Price'. We will advise from the LOI, due diligence, data room through a successful 'closing'.

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Early Childhood Education Business in Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID

For over 30 years, this well-respected early childhood education center has been a trusted provider of quality care and education for children from infancy through age 12. With nearly 200 students...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $223,212

Well-Respected Multicultural Daycare Close to NYC Transportation

Hudson County, NJ

This diverse and multicultural daycare supports English and dual-language learning. Their curriculum develops students who can become bilingual in 3 languages and it helps children build stronger...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $409,701

Stellar Collin County Child Care Franchise

Collin County, TX

If you want one of the best performing schools in Texas, from one of the biggest and highest quality brands in the industry, this is the school you have been waiting for. This school has wonderful...

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

Cash Flow: $900,000

Daycare

Warren County, OH

This established daycare center, located in the heart of a thriving and affluent community in Warren County, presents a unique opportunity for a motivated owner-operator. Originally founded by two...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $95,400

Multi-Site Childcare Portfolio, 7 Locations in Ohio, $2M SDE

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mahoning County, OH

Seize the opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing multi-location childcare portfolio with 7 well-positioned centers and $2M in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE). Several locations have opened in...

$12,000,000

$12,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Childcare Center Located near Hartford, CT

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

East Hartford, CT

Focused on providing a clean, safe, and affordable haven for all children. Offering full time programming ages 15 months to 6 years and Summer programs to school aged children. Preschool aged ratio of...

$3,950,000

$3,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well established Daycare

New Castle County, DE

Drastic price adjustment. New asking price is $280,000 Established Family-Owned Daycare – Turnkey & Expandable This well-established, family-owned daycare serves infants through school-age children,...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $171,782

012978--DE Long-Standing, Successful Childcare Company for Sale.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New Castle County, DE

012978--DE*****Mostly private pay clientele.*****Non-owner management team in place.*****Unfilled licensed capacity is available to improve performance; however market value is based on actual...

$1,171,000

$1,171,000

Cash Flow: $203,759

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise in Coraopolis, PA

Rare Established Pre-School

San Francisco, CA

New fully Remodelled Facility. Capacity of 49 students. Future projection is estimated at $1.7M. San Francisco-based Preschool and program center. The company is fully licensed by the California...

$750,000

$750,000

Exciting Opportunity: Childcare Center in Burlington County, NJ

Burlington County, NJ

Are you ready to take the next step in your childcare career? Here’s your chance to own a well-established, licensed childcare center in Burlington County, New Jersey! This thriving business is...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $68,000

Childcare Center Located near Buffalo, NY

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New York

Centered on playful and educational activities that encourages growth of the "whole" child. Including age-appropriate programs for infant care to pre-k programs. As well as after school care for...

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Large Childcare Business Central NC

North Carolina

A large, well-established childcare business with an excellent reputation, a high state rating, and loyal long-term employees. RE is not available for purchase. The owner of RE will not consider...

$950,000

$950,000

Central Iowa Daycare

Polk County, IA

This highly successful and well-established child development center offers an exceptional opportunity for prospective buyers seeking a thriving business in the early childhood education sector. The...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $469,652

Highly Profitable Research Triangle Area Franchise Childcare

Wake County, NC

If you are wanting a top performing, high quality franchise childcare center from one of the biggest and highest quality brands in the industry located in a popular suburb of Wake County North...

$5,200,000

$5,200,000

Cash Flow: $1,150,000

Childcare/Preschool with Real Estate!

Orange County, FL

Turn Key Operation with historical cash flow! Real estate is included! Please contact for more information....

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Katy Franchise Childcare

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Katy, TX

If you want a top performing franchise childcare center from one of the fastest growing brands in the industry located in Katy, TX, this is the school you have been waiting for. This community is one...

$6,400,000

$6,400,000

Cash Flow: $780,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Montgomery County Independent Childcare Center

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Montgomery County, TX

If you are looking for a non-franchise childcare center with the feel of the modern franchise centers, this is it! This center is in an extremely popular area that has seen tremendous growth. The area...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Child Care Multiple Locations SE

Multi-unit purchase of childcare businesses and real estate located in a large SE metro area. NOTE: Before being provided any additional information about the childcare businesses we represent, a...

$23,000,000

$23,000,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Birmingham, AL

Established Childcare Center for Sale - Just Operations (IL)

Aurora, IL

We are selling just the operations of an absentee childcare center located in Illinois. The center was built in 2016, and is a two-story, 39,383-square foot school that currently has over 100 students...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Pediatric Therapy Center for Sale in Miami.

Miami, FL

Efficient pediatric therapy center providing top-tier occupational and physical therapy services to children from birth to 21 years old. Founded in 2013, the center is led by an experienced ADHD...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $82,814

Cypress Area Franchise Childcare - Top Performer

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cypress, TX

If you want a top performing franchise childcare center from one of the biggest brands in the industry located near an affluent master-planned community in Cypress, TX, this is the school you have...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Katy/Fulshear Franchise Quality, Independent Childcare Center

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Katy, TX

If you are looking for a non-franchise childcare center with the feel of the modern franchise centers, this is it! This center is the extremely popular Katy, TX area. The area has great demographics,...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Exciting Indoor Play Activity Center in Dauphin County

Dauphin County, PA

Looking for a rewarding, community-focused business? This well-established and highly rated indoor play center is now available for acquisition! Offering over 4,100 ft. of thoughtfully designed space,...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

Greater Cary Area Childcare

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cary, NC

If you want a top performing, high quality franchise childcare center from one of the biggest and highest quality brands in the industry located in a popular suburb of Wake County North Carolina, this...

$4,950,000

$4,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Prominent Preschool With Real Estate in Pinellas County

Pinellas County, FL

This well-established Preschool is a pillar in the early childhood education community. Known for its robust programming and focus on meeting early learning benchmarks, this facility's experienced and...

$6,399,000

$6,399,000

School of Modern Upgrades, Timeless Legacy, and Exceptional Potential

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hidalgo County, TX

This is an incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established and fully modernized childcare facility in a rapidly expanding area of South Texas. This facility has undergone extensive renovations,...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Vinod Desar

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty Commercial Division

Serving Riverside County, CA

We are a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our business, multifamily and commercial property clients. Powered by deep relationships and industry-changing technology, our professionals sell, finance, and service commercial real estate, providing support for the entire life cycle of our clients’ assets. Our unique ownership structure allows us to put our clients’ interests first and create a marketplace that delivers a superior experience.

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Established Daycare with High Enrollment and Prime Location

Lancaster County, PA

This thriving daycare center presents an exceptional opportunity for a passionate owner-operator to step into a successful and expanding business. Boasting consistent growth in enrollment, a dedicated...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $58,003

Child Care/Pre-School w/Real Estate–NW Metro Atlanta County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Georgia

Multi-Star Quality Rated Child Care Center and Pre-School with Lottery Funded Pre-K classrooms and still room for more growth. The community’s continuous developments and extremely favorable...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Open a Micro Preschool in Your Community!

Child Care/Pre-School w/Real Estate–NW Metro Atlanta County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Georgia

Multi-Star Quality Rated Child Care Center/Pre-School with Lottery Funded Pre-K classrooms with room for continued growth. Robust development and favorable demographics in the area support steady...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Child Care/Pre-School w/Real Estate-GA 400 North Corridor

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Georgia

Multi-Star Quality Rated Child Care Center and Pre-School with Lottery Funded Pre-K classrooms and room to grow. Residential and commercial developments in the area support continued enrollment...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Childcare Center with RE for Sale

Passaic County, NJ

Childcare Center & Building for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity in Passaic County, NJ Seize this rare opportunity to own both a thriving childcare business and the real estate it operates from! This center...

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

Daycare In Broward County

Broward County, FL

Seize the opportunity to own a well-established daycare with a capacity of 70+ children, located in a bustling shopping center. This vibrant facility offers VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) school...

$575,000

$575,000

5 Star Child Care and Learning Facility

Norman, OK

Nationally Accredited Child Care and Learning Location supporting up to 87 students. This facility is rated as a 5 star with an excellent reputation. The Director is staying on for a smooth transition...

$895,000

$895,000

Cash Flow: $389,501

Daycare & Early Childhood Education Center #918

Saint Charles, MO

Owner’s retirement is your opportunity to own a profitable early childhood education and daycare center! With continuous yearly growth, there is also ample opportunity to grow and reconfigure the...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $85,451

Popular Preschool with Real Estate in Pinellas County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pinellas County, FL

Serving a growing community, this Preschool provides exceptional care through an experienced staff and a well-appointed facility. Key highlights include: • Located on a generous one acre lot •...

$1,399,000

$1,399,000

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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