Smithfield, UT
Not Disclosed
Smithfield, UT
Not Disclosed

Athens, GA
Not Disclosed
St. Peters, MO
Not Disclosed

Hillsborough County, FL
$3,100,000
Stephens County, GA
$800,000
Spartanburg County, SC
$850,000
Houston, TX
$2,750,000
Egg Harbor, WI
$835,000
Cleveland, OH
$5,000,000
Philadelphia, PA
Not Disclosed
Southampton, PA
Not Disclosed
Philadelphia, PA
$2,800,000
Troy, MI
Not Disclosed
Dayton, OH
$1,300,000
Camden County, NJ
$975,000
Montgomery County, TX
$3,125,000
Eric Marchand
MARCHAND REALTY LLC
Serving Broward County, FL
Phillips, WI
$265,000
Merritt Island, FL
$799,000
Melbourne, FL
$1,625,000
Miami Gardens, FL
$1,500,000
Texas City, TX
$1,350,000
Illinois
$119,000
Houston, TX
Not Disclosed
$65,000
Not Disclosed
$150,000
$40,000
Not Disclosed
$38,000
$249,000
Small to medium-sized businesses in the education and childcare industry play a vital role in the U.S. economy. They offer important services that foster the early development and educational requirements of children while facilitating parents' participation in the workforce. This sector encompasses a diverse range of enterprises, including structured care facilities, private schools, and specialized services such as test preparation, camps, and professional development.
Some of the most popular categories include:
The median sale price for businesses in this sector in 2023 was $328,000. The average earnings multiple for education and childcare businesses in 2023 was 2.54 and the average revenue multiple was 0.74.
| Year | Median Sale Price | Median Asking Price | |
| 2017 | $370,000 | $400,000 | |
| 2018 | $250,000 | $287,000 | |
| 2019 | $337,500 | $350,000 | |
| 2020 | $340,000 | $375,000 | |
| 2021 | $289,000 | $325,000 | |
| 2022 | $475,000 | $500,000 | |
| 2023 | $328,000 | $350,000 |
Education or childcare business owners looking to exit their business have a multitude of options for sell their business. Whether selling to a family member, employee, a competitor, or placing it on the market, the first step in preparing your business for sale is to understand its value. To get started on an exit strategy, see BizBuySell's Guide to Valuing and Selling an Education or Childcare Business.