Essex County, NJ
Exceptional opportunity to own a very successful kids cooking business with existing dozens of schools contracts, birthday parties booked. This business has been operated very successfully for the...
Essex County, NJ
Exceptional opportunity to own a very successful kids cooking business with existing dozens of schools contracts, birthday parties booked. This business has been operated very successfully for the...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hall County, GA
Please reach out for more information regarding this opportunity....
$3,000,008
Franklin, TN
This is a one-of-a-kind, teacher-led STEM center that offers fun, hands-on programs for K–12 students in robotics, game development, drone programming, and AI, all accredited by STEM.org. - This...
$379,000
Cash Flow: $47,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Onslow County, NC
3 Preschools ($10mm Purchase Price ($8mm upfront / $2mm earnout)) We are pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the business and real estate assets of a well established portfolio of three...
$10,000,000
Schererville, IN
With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...
$215,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brazoria County, TX
Are you looking for a well established Child Care Center that is making money and a great opportunity for growth. This turn key business is for you it has a capacity over 180 and has a great loyal...
$2,150,000
Orange County, FL
Big, beautiful, school with real estate included available for sale in highly desired area with many families and great demographics. Limited information available in AD due to confidentiality of...
$8,995,000
El Cajon, CA
For sale is a fully operational and profitable tutoring business with both in-person and online components. Shater Learning Center, based in Rancho San Diego, has built a stellar reputation for...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Hillsborough County, FL
This spacious preschool in Hillsborough County offers a licensed capacity of over 200 students, with 120+ currently enrolled. The 10,000 plus sq. ft. facility is situated on 2 acres features 9...
$3,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rochester, NY
First time offered for sale. The existing business is a NYS approved Early Intervention, Preschool, and 4410 Agency. It is a pediatric home and community-based private practice. It has an experienced...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Available Nationwide
Snapology is a leading children’s enrichment franchise focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education through hands-on, play-based learning. With programs that engage kids ages 4–14 through robotics, coding, animation, and themed building activities, Snapology makes learning fun and impactful. The mobile-friendly model offers flexibility and low overhead, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs looking to bring meaningful educational experiences to their communities. Whether hosted in schools, community centers, or birthday parties, Snapology helps children build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
$50,000
See More FranchisesHouston, TX
Are you passionate about music education and looking to invest in a well-established business with strong community support? This popular music school is now available for sale, presenting a fantastic...
$150,000
Georgia
HOT Profitable Kids Yoga Brand 68% Cash Flow Recurring Revenue Global reach Ongoing classes in schools in multiple states Turnkey business model featuring proprietary curriculum and digital training...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $96,252
$209,817
Dallas, TX
Glen Burnie, MD
Great opportunity - Don't miss it Everything is included in the asking price of $20,000 or Best offer The Previous Owner Started the store 40 years ago with a few books, but more than 100,000 books...
$20,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Elmwood Park, IL
Are you passionate about childhood development, fitness, and building strong communities? This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and fully operational location of a nationally...
$700,000
Thomas Crumpton
Business Acquisitions
Serving Cherokee County, GA
With over 30 years of Business Broker and Mergers and Acquisitions experience, and a CCIM designation, I can professionally value and sell both your business and the commercial property you operate from.
Harris County, TX
TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF SOUTH & WEST TEXAS - LISTING REF # 76931-584538 Indoor Playground and Childcare Business Full of Smiles! The indoor playground/childcare center is on the west side of...
$149,000
Stafford County, VA
ESTABLISHED TUTORING FRANCHISE - NORTHERN VIRGINIA This well-established Sylvan Learning franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in the thriving Northern Virginia education market. Operating...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $369,000
Ohio
This is a unique opportunity to purchase your very own fully operational/ turnkey early childhood education center. This childcare center is an established trusted name in the community, boasting a...
$4,750,000
Broward County, FL
Exodus University (https://exodus.university/), a 100% online educational institution registered with the Florida Department of Education, offering academic programs in religious studies, is currently...
$39,000
Berkeley, CA
SCHOOL OF ROCK FRANCHISE - BERKELEY, CA This established School of Rock franchise represents an exceptional opportunity to own a premier music education business in one of California's most desirable...
$950,000
Cash Flow: $151,000
Available Nationwide
Kiddie Academy® Domestic Franchising is based in Maryland and supports 350+ Academies and counting in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
$250,000
See More FranchisesNorth Carolina
Discover an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a well-established, accredited post-secondary school specializing in bodywork, natural health, and therapeutic education. This premier institution has...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $229,111
Pinellas County, FL
Profitable and well-established preschool now available in a sought-after residential area of Pinellas County, FL. Licensed for 60+ students, this early childhood education center offers programs for...
$999,000
$100,000
Aurora, CO
Cooper City, FL
Business Opportunity: Premier Indoor Playground & Early Childhood Development Center – Now for Sale Established & Profitable Business Since opening in 2022, this award-winning indoor playground has...
$250,000
Miami, FL
This is a well-established and highly popular indoor playground in Dade county. This profitable, turnkey business offers an exciting and safe environment for children to play, hosting birthday...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $133,112
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
Established in 2003, this multi-site early childhood education platform has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality programming while maintaining consistent profitability across all...
$10,500,000
Hamilton County, OH
Have you ever wanted to purchase a business that has a positive impact on children & positive equity the day you buy it? This is that business! After much back-and-forth my sister and I have decided...
$97,400
Dauphin County, PA
Non-franchised, family oriented center profitable and licensed for 53 children. Prime location easily accessible to multiple large, well known businesses. Keystone STAR facility, well trained staff,...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
This long-standing swim school offers consistent cash flow, two exclusive territories in high-demand family communities, and a trained team already in place. With more than a decade of brand presence...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $88,204
Baltimore County, MD
An excellent opportunity to acquire two established, high-quality childcare and early learning centers, fully staffed with experienced professionals. The dedicated personnel provide educational...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $485,351
Available in Multiple Locations
A Place To Grow's unique teaching style and eco-friendly vision makes for a powerful business to join.
$75,000
See More FranchisesFort Bend County, TX
Imagine owning a beautiful, custom-designed school spanning 6,688 square feet, operating successfully since 2011. Nestled in a highly sought-after, family-friendly suburb, this modern early learning...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
Cedar Park, TX
Motivated Seller – Price Negotiable! Immediate Sale Opportunity Franchise Opportunity - Thriving Kids Robotics Lab in Cedar Park (Part of 15+ City Network) Step into ownership of a highly popular and...
$200,000
$20,000
Brick Township, NJ
Saint Cloud, MN
This Youth Dance & Fitness Business has been bringing a unique program of dance and creative movement to child care centers, schools, play groups and various after school programs. Company cheerfully...
$59,999
Monmouth County, NJ
Established Tutoring Franchise – ONLY $50,000 needed to get into this Trusted Franchise National Brand Step into a rewarding, education-focused business for just $50,000. This fully operational...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $23,202
Available in Multiple Locations
Building Kidz is one of the leaders in Preschool franchising today! Why? A lower investment, commitment to giving back to the communities it operates in, the highest EBITDA margins in the industry, and impacting children around the globe are just a few reasons.
$100,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles County, CA
*Seller Financing available for qualified buyers* Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable Kumon Math & Reading Center in the heart of Lomita. Established in 2021 by a retired engineer and educator,...
$55,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
North Carolina
Turnkey opportunity with a unique and thriving 10,000 sq. ft. indoor children’s party and play space. Opened in May 2023, this whimsically-themed facility has already earned recognition as one of the...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $75,771
Virginia
Abrakadoodle is a mobile art program that specializes in children's art classes, camps, parties, and special events. We bring our art programs to public schools, charter/private schools, preschools,...
$65,000
Greenwood, IN
Step into ownership with this established Code Ninjas franchise and skip the challenges of starting from scratch. This location is already up and running with enrolled students, trained staff, and a...
$192,000
Cash Flow: $83,000
Canal Winchester, OH
Turnkey opportunity to own a well-established, fully operational daycare center that has been serving the community for over 8 years. This center provides high-quality care and early childhood...
$200,000
Michael Carro
SVN SouthLand Commercial Real Estate
Serving Escambia County, FL
SVN was founded on the belief that proactively cooperating and collaborating with the global commercial real estate community is the right thing to do for our clients and the best way to ensure maximum value for a property. We’ve expanded this ideology to include a Shared Value Network® approach across all our service lines, offices, and the communities where our Advisors live and work. Together with our clients, colleagues, and communities, we create greater value through openness, inclusivity and innovation.
Visalia, CA
Established, Turn-Key, and Ready to Grow! This is your chance to own a successful and well-established Tutoring Center. Located in a thriving community, this center has over 100 Google 5 star ratings,...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $52,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
Life 101 is an awesome opportunity for a motivated individual who loves and wants to help others grow. Currently it is an online life skills workshop/course which is a great foundation; yet ready to...
$100,000
$20,000
Massapequa Park, NY
Appleton, WI
Own one of the Flagship LearningRx Brain Training Franchise Territories. You will leave a lasting impact on lives of others in a business full of heart. This is not a tutoring center and is unlike...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $136,000
Chester County, PA
Seize the rare opportunity to own a well-established daycare center in the rapidly growing community of Exton, PA. Licensed for up to 50 children, this reputable 10-year-old facility is fully...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Available in Multiple Locations
“Educating the World, One Student at a Time”
$30,000
See More FranchisesErie County, NY
This company specializes in providing comprehensive course licensure and custom content development for school districts, charter schools, and non-profits across the U.S. The offerings are tailored...
$49,000
Cash Flow: $42,000
Brooksville, FL
Quality special needs service and daycare is experiencing explosive growth and is looking for the right investor or possible equity partner to to take on this selfless endeavor. Services include:...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $229,370
Tulsa County, OK
This well-established, custom-designed early childhood education center has been a trusted part of the community for over 15 years. Spanning 8,000 square feet, the thoughtfully constructed facility...
$380,000
Cash Flow: $127,000
Milwaukee County, WI
Long established, very profitable early learning facility for sale in southeastern Wisconsin. This 8,200 sq ft custom designed school was built in 2014 by the present owner and has the capacity for...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $277,000
New York, NY
-Two Amazing locations in the best areas of Manhattan. -Established over ten years. -Steady profit margins ($300-500K/yr) -Downtown specializes in language arts and performing arts. -Mid town...
Cash Flow: $740,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
Rare, Outstanding, Profitable, Private, Non-Profit, Accredited, SEVIS Approved, K12 School Operations and Property. Over 200 Students enrolled. This is a must-see school. Sitting on 20AC in pristine...
$5,150,000
Kane County, IL
A rare opportunity to acquire high-performing, well-established tutoring centers that have been serving their communities since 2014. This franchise specializes in K-12 academic support and SAT/ACT...
$540,000
Cash Flow: $117,802
Tulsa, OK
Tutor Doctor – World’s #1 One-to-one tutoring franchise Tutor Doctor was founded on the simple idea that every student can learn, but not every student can learn the same way. The company’s...
$39,000
Cash Flow: $30,870
DeKalb County, GA
Open and operating childcare businesses with real estate for sale: Dekalb County center -Highly profitable center with enrollment at capacity. Licensed for 155 students. Fully staffed and seller is...
$600,000
Available in Multiple Locations
We are the largest and fastest growing kids coding and stem concept in the world! With low start-up costs, a proven business model, best-in-class support across operations, technology, curriculum, and marketing, plus proprietary curriculum and products, Code Ninjas is the premier option in the youth enrichment business.
$75,000
See More FranchisesSmall 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.