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Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale in Florida

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St Johns Swim School | Completely Rehabbed | Step Up Provider

Jacksonville, FL

* Seller Financing Available * We are the premiere private swim school program for youth lessons in one of the fasting growing communities for families in Florida. This program is poised for growth...

$150,000

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$150,000

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Brand New Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Babcock Ranch, Florida
Start Up

This is a rare opportunity to own a brand-new Lightbridge Academy child care franchise in Babcock Ranch, Florida—a purpose-built, state-of-the-art early education center located in one of the nation's...

$50,000

$50,000

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Established Early Childhood Education Franchise

Florida

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, franchise childcare and early learning center in the Indianapolis-area market. An operation known locally for consistent care, a strong...

$600,000

$600,000

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Turn‑Key Preschool | Clean Financials | Orlando Metro

Orlando, FL

Step into a thriving early‑education business with a decade of community trust, strong financial performance, and brand‑new revenue expansion opportunities. The facility is completely turn-key,...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

High Quality-Upscale Facility-Must See-Priced low

Lee County, FL

The school offers a preschool and K-8 Program Summary • License Capacity: 50++ Preschools and K-8 Program • Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM • 10 Classrooms • Facility built as a school • Meals...

$750,000

$750,000

Indoor kids party place and playground over 20 years in business

Hialeah, FL

Established Indoor Family Entertainment Center - 20+ Years in Business This thriving indoor party venue and playground has been serving the Hialeah community for over two decades, building a loyal...

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$125,000

$125,000

Established Preschool in Broward for Sale-Call Today

Broward County, FL

STAFFING Number of Employees: Full-time: 13 and Part-Time 3 Credentialed Teachers: 5 A staff member could be a Director The owner is the Director 1 week Vacation after a year Assistant Director:,...

$875,000

$875,000

Beautiful Large Daycare with High Capacity in Broward

Broward County, FL

Confidential opportunity to acquire an Apple Accredited preschool operating in a large, stand-alone facility in West Broward County, Florida. The school is licensed for 165+ children. The facility...

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$950,000

$950,000

Established Childcare Center – Fully Equipped

Palm Bay, FL

Turn-key, fully operational licensed daycare serving infants to age 5 with after-care up to 13. Strong community reputation, consistent enrollment, and trained staff in place. Sale includes business...

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$250,000

$250,000

Indoor Playground & Cafe

Miami, FL

This is the only one members club for families in Miami a premium indoor playground with a cafe, event space, and enrichment programs. We solve a real and structural problem Miami's climate makes...

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$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $280,000

The Learning Experience
Franchise

Available in Florida

Join the #1 childcare franchise!

$150,000

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,098,048

Turn-Key Child Care Center with Real Estate — Hillsborough County, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Valrico, FL

Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established, fully equipped child care facility together with the real estate, ideally suited for an experienced operator looking to expand into the Tampa market...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Child Care for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pinellas County, FL

• Gold Seal / Apple Accredited (Property Tax 100% Exempt!) • Absentee Owner • 2nd Generation Owner established in 1980 • No Before / After School Program • Licensed for 89 Children • Enrollment: 50...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $207,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Long-established center with a proven operating history and

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Levy County, FL

Established Child Care Center | 60+ Licensed Capacity | Real Estate Included | North Central Florida Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established child care center with a proven operating history...

$810,000

$810,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Excellent opportunity to acquire a long-established child care center

Orlando, FL

Established Child Care Center | 75+ Licensed Capacity | VPK & School Readiness | Central Florida Excellent opportunity to acquire a long-established child care center with a proven operating history...

$595,000

$595,000

Established Florida Childcare Center + Commercial Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Daytona Beach, FL

Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established early learning center together with the commercial real estate. Operating continuously since 2008, Lil Angels Childcare Center has built a trusted...

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$699,000

$699,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Eric Michael

Lion's Den Business Brokerage

Serving Palm Beach County, FL

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Profitable Bonita-Naples Preschool/Daycare with huge profit potential

Lee County, FL

With 135-child capacity and an income potential of $350,000 per year, this beautifully designed and fully furnished preschool/daycare is strategically located on Hwy 41 (Tamiami Trail) and a major...

$90,000

$90,000

Operating Vero Beach Childcare Center + Real Estate | 225-Child Capaci

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Vero Beach, FL

Established Early Childhood Education Center with real estate included in the heart of Vero Beach, Florida. This purpose-built, approximately 7,800-square-foot facility is licensed for up to 225...

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$2,400,000

$2,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Child Care Center with Real Estate in Escambia County, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Escambia County, FL

The school is currently operating and serving infants through school age children. Great mix of high subsidy rates and private pay. Fully staffed with admin in place. Gold Seal, Green Apple...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Child Care Center with Real Estate in Citrus County, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Citrus County, FL

This school is currently operating and serving infants through school age children. Great mix of high subsidy rates and private pay. Fully staffed with admin in place. Gold Seal, Green Apple...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Licensed Daycare & Youth Sports Academy – Established Brand

Town 'N' Country, FL

Established in 2009, this licensed childcare and youth sports academy is a well-known, community-rooted operation serving families throughout the Tampa area. Located on high-traffic Sheldon Road, the...

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$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Lightbridge Academy
Franchise

Available in Florida

Lightbridge Academy® stands out in the child care and early education segment with their technology, curriculum, business model, training and support.

$250,000

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,640,681

Established Premier Childcare & Family Placement Business for Sale

Orlando, FL

Premier Childcare & Family Placement Business for Sale in Orlando's Affluent Market This established franchise operation offers an exceptional opportunity in the thriving childcare and family services...

$75,000

$75,000

Child Care Center with Real Estate in Okeechobee County Florida

Okeechobee County, FL

100+- capacity center with real estate now available. Fully staffed and equipped....

$1,275,000

$1,275,000

Attractive Pre-School in an Affluent area.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hillsborough County, FL

Exceptional Preschool available in Hillsborough County’s Affluent Market Prime operating 12,178 square foot childcare facility strategically located in a highly desirable area of Hillsborough County,...

$4,400,000

$4,400,000

EBITDA: $550,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Child Care Center with real estate in Lee County, Florida

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lee County, FL

This established child care center represents a compelling investment opportunity in Lee County, Florida's growing early childhood education sector. The facility has maintained continuous operations...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Modern Child Care

Miami, FL

Established preschool opportunity in the highly desirable Downtown Miami market. Licensed for 118 students and operating from approximately 6,800 SF with a long-term lease structure offering...

$395,000

$395,000

New Price with seller financing Party and Event Rental Business

Deerfield Beach, FL

The company includes approximately 70 inflatable units, structured logistics systems, and established digital marketing infrastructure. The business also includes a transferable 10,000+ contact...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $39,337

Profitable Preschool with Desirable Location - Manatee County

Manatee County, FL

Reputable, well-established preschool located on a high-traffic corridor and surrounded by growing residential communities. The center enjoys strong visibility, convenient access for families, and...

$550,000

$550,000

Established Child Care

Miami, FL

Established preschool opportunity in the highly desirable Downtown Miami market. Licensed for 118 students and operating from approximately 6,800 SF with a long-term lease structure offering...

$395,000

$395,000

Business Only Child Care in Orange County Florida

Orange County, FL

Beautiful Childcare Center available for purchase. Licensed for nearly 200 students. Absentee owner. Private pay tuition. Located in an area with very strong demographics. Multiple directors/admins...

$1,949,500

$1,949,500

Business Only Child Care Center in Saint Johns County, FL

St. Johns County, FL

Beautiful, Large, Childcare Business available for sale. Licensed for over 180 children, this school is located in a highly desired area, with very-strong household income, and great demographics....

$695,000

$695,000

Apex Leadership Co
Franchise

Available in Florida

Raise more funds. Build stronger leaders. Own a mission-driven business that transforms schools and communities.

$150,000

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $916,578

Child Care Center located in Hillsborough County, FL

Hillsborough County, FL

Large, Profitable, very well established Childcare facility for sale. Provides great cash flow with directors and management team in place to allow owners to be absentee or semi absentee. Please...

$4,195,000

$4,195,000

Private School & Child Care with Building

Florida

Quality-accredited, well-established child care and private school serving students through 5th grade, with a comprehensive range of programs already in place, including VPK, Step Up, Early Learning...

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

Child Care Center with Real Estate 10+ acres and 25,000 sq ft +

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Florida

Very Large Private School & Child Care Center available for purchase - over 25,000 sq ft, 10+ acres Phenomenal School, Amazing location, Great Opportunity for Experienced Operator. Over 25,000 sq ft,...

$4,995,000

$4,995,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Business Only Child Care Center located in Martin County, FL

Martin County, FL

Very nice school, licensed for well over 100 kids. Lots of room to grow with about 50 enrolled. School has strong tuition rates, a good amount of private pay parents, but also accepts ELC School...

$349,500

$349,500

Established Child Care Center in Lake County

Lake County, FL

Are you looking for an incredible investment opportunity in the thriving child care industry? Look no further than this established child care center business for sale in sunny Florida. With seven...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $35,500

Amazing Athletes
Franchise

Available in Florida

Own a mobile youth sports franchise delivering programs inside preschools and childcare centers with recurring enrollment.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $158,366

Business Only Child Care located in Hillsborough County, FL

Hillsborough County, FL

Childcare opportunity available for an ambitious owner operator, who is willing to do what it takes, to continue to build the school's enrollment. Director(s) in place, over 170 capacity, ~130...

$349,500

$349,500

Child Care Center with Real Estate located in Brevard County, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brevard County, FL

Beautiful, Special, Stunning Property and Building available for purchase. Private school, charter school, childcare center. Great demographics, growing area. +/- 10,000 sq ft, +/- 2 acres. Happy to...

$2,945,000

$2,945,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Child Care Center with Real Estate in Putnam County, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Putnam County, FL

Real Estate Included! 6,000 sq ft Childcare Center with a long-time presence in the community. Well positioned for someone who has a dream of owning their own center, or someone looking to expand...

$550,000

$550,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Accredited 4 child cares with Real Estate in Florida

Florida

Portfolio of 4 Accredited Child Care Centers – Florida Outstanding opportunity to acquire four Apple Accredited child care centers with real estate, located in three prime Florida counties. Combined...

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$12,000,000

$12,000,000

Premier Preschool & Childcare Center – 20+ Years of Excellence

Miami, FL

Overview Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-performing preschool with more than two decades of trusted service in its community. This center consistently operates at capacity...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

William R. Kosti

QUANTUM Realty Group

Serving Broward County, FL

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Child Care Center with Real Estate in Brevard County, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brevard County, FL

Childcare facility with Real Estate Included in Brevard County! This well established 130+ capacity child care center is Gold Seal Accredited and has been serving it's community for years. Located in...

$2,195,000

$2,195,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Child Care Center with Real Estate in Brevard County, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brevard County, FL

Real Estate Included! This Brevard County Childcare Center includes very nice real estate, over 1 acre of land, and a licensed capacity of well over 150 students. Call John Young for all the details....

$2,495,000

$2,495,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Large Child Care/ Private School with Building in Miami

Miami-Dade County, FL

This large-capacity child care center (200+) sits on 2 acres of land in Miami and was purpose-built for early education. The property features a huge playground and plenty of room to expand, offering...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Beautiful Child Care Center with Real Estate in Citrus County Florida

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Citrus County, FL

Gorgeous child care center with real estate for sale. Fully staffed and ready for new ownership. Needs nothing....

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

EBITDA: $370,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Exceptional Investment Opportunity: 2 Daycares with Real Estate

Florida

Turnkey portfolio of two daycare centers with owned real estate. Both locations are fully licensed, well-established, and operating at full capacity, delivering strong revenue with experienced staff...

$690,000

$690,000

Cash Flow: $46,633

The Little Gym Child Fitness
Franchise

Available Nationwide

The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages newborn to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $658,446

Business Opportunity!! Accredited Child Care in Tampa (Business Only)

Tampa, FL

Apple Accredited high quality child care in quiet plaza. Large capacity @190+ Great reputation located in excellent location. Director will stay. Business only, no building CASH ONLY DEAL . Monthly...

$500,000

$500,000

Child Care Center with Real Estate in Brevard County, FL

Brevard County, FL

Well established Childcare Center in desired area. Nice real estate, good gross and net income with room to enroll more children and add programs such as after care. Current owner is looking forward...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

Child Care Center with Real Estate located in Brevard County, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brevard County, FL

This well-established facility, with real estate included, has been a profitable business in the community for over a decade. Licensed for under 150 children, with room to expand in Brevard County....

$1,995,000

$1,995,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Private Educational Institution

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Orange Park, FL

Private educational institution catering to students in grades K through 12. The school focuses on providing a supportive environment for students with average to above-average intelligence who may...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Childcare Center | Business Operations | Citrus County, FL

Citrus County, FL

Well established, Gold Seal accredited childcare center located in Citrus County, FL. The center is a market-leading school in its submarket with strong utilization, demonstrating its reputation in...

$250,000

$250,000

EBITDA: $76,000

Children's Lighthouse
Franchise

Available in Florida

Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools™ promise to create a safe, fun, and happy place that gives children confidence, a sense of comfort today, and a lifelong love of learning, friendship, and community. Its proprietary curriculum helps children of all ages develop healthy brains, bodies and best behaviors.

$400,000

$400,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,003,082

Buy or Sell a Day Care and Child Care Center in Florida
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 Florida Market (Average)
Number of Businesses Analyzed35 2,824
Asking Price$550,000-
Reported Revenue$500,000 $1,151,548
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$111,600 $51,630
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$202,500$550,000$809,500

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 in Florida.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$296,320$68,923
Median$500,000$111,600
Upper Quartile$703,742$206,746

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 in Florida.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.612.41
Median0.923.30
Upper Quartile1.314.94

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Day Care and Child Care Center in Florida?

The median asking price for an established Day Care and Child Care Center in Florida is $550,000, though prices range from under $202,500 to well over $809,500.

How much do Day Care and Child Care Centers owners in Florida earn?

The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers in Florida is $500,000 and owners earn a median of $111,600, 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 in Florida, revenue multiples range from 0.61 to 1.31, with a median of 0.92. Earning multiples range from 2.41 to 4.94, with the median at 3.30. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center in Florida may ask for around 0.92 times its annual revenue, and 3.30 times its annual owner earnings.

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