Orange County, FL
Discover an excellent opportunity to own a well-established child care center in Orange County, Florida. This 140+ capacity, turn-key operation, offers a nurturing environment for children from...

Orange County, FL
Discover an excellent opportunity to own a well-established child care center in Orange County, Florida. This 140+ capacity, turn-key operation, offers a nurturing environment for children from...
$985,000

Will County, IL
We are delighted to present an established, state-of-the-art early learning facility located in the highly desirable and rapidly growing area of southwestern Chicago. This exceptional 13,700 square...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $258,344

Beaufort County, SC
Fully operational child care and early education business in a highly sought after area. Beautifully located this center offers family oriented staffing with steady enrollment and waiting list. This...
$750,000

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
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
Brevard County, FL
Licensed for over 200 children with Real Estate Included. Established facility with absentee owners. Gross Income ~2MM, Net Income over $700k. Contact John Young for all the details. School Investment...
$4,750,000
Washington, DC
This school business only opportunity is established, well equipped, modern, 100% private pay, and located in a prestigious neighborhooh. It shows really impressively, small but very clean, modern,...
$225,000
Duplin County, NC
Two awesome buildings that are 5 star rated. Serving Duplin NC. Infants through 5 year old, and afterschool program. Business only purchases with reasonable lease. Call Robert Johnson for all the...
$795,000
Will County, IL
Unlock the opportunity to invest in a thriving non-franchised daycare with real estate! This opportunity, which began as a home-based daycare in 1980, has evolved into a flourishing establishment...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $175,144
Wayne County, NC
Drop-in/after-school business, sales price includes assets to operate the business and a 2002 Ford Econoline. Contact Tristen George for all the details. School Investment Properties, Inc. Tristen...
$65,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Attractive Average Unit Volume of $3.3 million per school, some of the highest in the industry!
$500,000
See More FranchisesWashtenaw County, MI
ASSET SALE OPPORTUNITY - HIGH-END CHILDCARE CENTER Premium early education center serving infants through 12 years in affluent Washtenaw County, Michigan. This turn-key asset sale includes all...
$375,000
Iredell County, NC
If you’re looking for a beautifully finished center with staff, systems, and a clear path to expand capacity, this location is ready for you to make your own. A significant life event means I will not...
$200,000
$150,000
Moon Twp, PA
Decatur, GA
Sands Investment Group is Pleased to Introduce a Prime Retail Opportunity at 2107 McAfee Road, Decatur, GA. This 9,378 SF Building, Steeped in History Since Its 1954 Construction, Offers an...
$1,100,000
Hillsborough County, FL
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! ABSENTEE OWNER! REAL ESTATE IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE! ROOM TO EXPAND TO 100 AND BEYOND! Founded in 1987, this school was purchased and name was recently changed. Licensed for...
$750,000
Brett Beck
Liberty Commercial Business
Serving Clark County, NV
I am a Nevada-licensed commercial real estate broker based in Las Vegas and the founder of Liberty Commercial, Business Sale, Property Management, Beck Realty B.1003262.INDV. My firm specializes in multifamily, hotel/motel, office, retail sales, leasing, and residential sales. Lic# B.0144079.CORP, PM.0167633.BRK, BUSB.0007064.BRK In addition to brokerage, I am a licensed insurance agent in Nevada #70325 with multiple agencies, including Farmers Insurance, specializing in commercial policies. I am also an experienced commercial loan officer with Top Flite Commercial / Top Flite Home Loans (NMLS #2714412). I understand that securing a commercial loan can feel overwhelming, which is why I take the time to address financial and budgetary concerns and guide clients through the process every step of the way. Top Flite Home Loans NMLS #4181 | www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org | Equal Housing Opportunity My team has successfully leased over 1 million square feet of space and closed more than $300 million in asset sales and leases. We are committed to our clients’ success, providing unmatched market insight, value-added services, and strong financial expertise—whether representing tenants, landlords, or investors. I hold a degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and have extensive experience in financial services with Morgan Stanley, where I held Series 7, Series 66, Life & Health Insurance, and Series 3 Commodity licenses. I also owned and operated a Farmers Insurance agency prior to and during my career in commercial real estate. My team is highly educated and experienced in sales, marketing, and finance, which allows us to navigate even the most complex transactions. Whether it’s a 1031 exchange, sale-leaseback, or challenging financing situation, Liberty Commercial has the resources and expertise to deliver results. Our reputation is built on client success and referrals. I am also an Associate Member of the International Council of Shopping Center
Colorado
Elevate Commercial Real Estate, LLC is pleased to present this rare opportunity to acquire prime Denver Metro real estate and a well-established successful childcare/preschool business that...
$7,900,000
Omaha, NE
TENANTS NEEDED! Discover exceptional leasing opportunities in our mall. Offering favorable terms designed to support new and expanding businesses. With spaces ranging from 2,000 SF to 120,000 SF, we...
Not Disclosed
Harris County, TX
This established and profitable childcare center with $190K in cash flow presents a rare opportunity to acquire both a successful early education business and the real estate it occupies. Located in a...
$1,050,000
Louisville, KY
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE - DAYCARE FACILITY FOR SALE Well-positioned commercial real estate opportunity in Louisville's South End. This 3,600 square foot freestanding office building offers investors a...
$575,000
Alameda, CA
This is the first time this preschool is available. Located in Alameda County, Calif. Originally licensed in 2004, 63 PreSchool, 11 Age 0-2 years, has an excellent ongoing operating statement in...
$3,500,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Lightbridge Academy® stands out in the child care and early education segment with their technology, curriculum, business model, training and support.
$250,000
See More FranchisesMiami, FL
$1,350,000
Indiana
$650,000
$150,000
Redlands, CA
Burlington County, NJ
$195,000
Houston, TX
$225,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kingwood, TX
$6,800,000
Columbus, OH
$450,000
Fulton County, GA
$250,000
Galveston County, TX
$2,190,000
Harris County, TX
$1,700,000
St. Charles County, MO
$495,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$150,000
Union County, NJ
$400,000
$150,000
Dixon, CA
Richmond, TX
$240,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bridgeton, NJ
$1,500,000
San Antonio, TX
$875,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Collin County, TX
$5,500,000
Middlesex County, MA
$425,000
Frederick County, VA
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Collin County, TX
$7,000,000
Muskegon, MI
$1,600,000
Chiran sharma
Path Realty LLC
Serving Williamson County, TN
Path Realty serving guest over 15 years. We are specialized in Gas Station, Connivence store, liquor Stores and hotels. We're Ready When You're Ready Have a commercial, business, land or residential property to sell? From preparing your listing to closing the deal, we’ll be by your side the entire time. Contact us today to get started.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fayette County, IL
$1,600,000
Texas
$1,650,000
$150,000
Manteca, CA
Maricopa County, AZ
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,900,000
North Las Vegas, NV
$1,200,000
Fruit Cove, FL
$500,000
Sacramento, CA
$800,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$397,500
Palestine, TX
$1,100,000
Seattle, WA
$1,400,000
Fontana, CA
$400,000
Cypress, TX
$400,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
352 |
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Median Asking Price |
$575,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$683,207 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$200,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Day Care and Child Care Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.57 |
2.16 |
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Median |
0.93 |
3.17 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.96 |
4.36 |
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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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