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After-School & Summer Camp Business – Prime Location

Aventura, FL

An exciting opportunity to acquire a fully licensed and operating after-school and summer camp business in one of the most affluent areas of Northeast Miami-Dade. This turnkey operation is housed in a...

$190,000

$190,000

Well Established Montessori business sale in McKinney TX

Mckinney, TX

This Montessori school is ultra popular, and has experienced tremendous growth during it's time. Located in a high-income area with space to grow, the sky is the limit for this facility. This business...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $71,000

17 Liberty Drive, Hermon

Hermon, ME

Fantastic BUSINESS opportunity to OWN a Prime Day Care Center while leasing the building and property. This opportunity will be through owner financing. The building is 2100 sf, with 8 rooms, 2...

$4,850

$4,850

Established & Profitable Early Childhood Education Center | Fairfax Co

Fairfax County, VA

Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving early education business in one of Northern Virginia’s most affluent and densely populated submarkets. This center has been operating for over 30 years with a...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Turnkey Early Education Center w/ High Retention + Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Missouri

Thriving Daycare with Real Estate | Turnkey Operation | Stellar Reputation Here’s your chance to step into a well-loved, fully-operational daycare that’s been serving its community for over 20 years....

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Premier Preschool Academy

Orange County, FL

A fully renovated, state-of-the-art preschool and kindergarten featuring a nature-inspired Reggio Emilia curriculum. Accredited and licensed for 150+ students, providing a high-quality learning...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

Preschool and Child Care - Real Estate Available

Cochise County, AZ

Successful Preschool and Child Care Center for sale in Southern Arizona near Tucson. Currently operated absentee, this school should flourish with a hands-on operator. Well established in the...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $120,646

Established Miami Daycare – Renovated Long Running Turnkey Business

Miami, FL

This well-established daycare business in Miami offers a rare opportunity to own a profitable and respected operation with a proven track record. With years of continuous service to the community, the...

$300,000

$300,000

Tarrant County ChildCare for $1.25 Mn - Includes RE and Business

Tarrant County, TX

Looking to step into ownership with a fully operational childcare center? This mid-sized facility in Tarrant County is turn-key and ready for you. The sale includes the business, real estate, and all...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Profitable Child Care Center in Tarrant County for $1.9 Mn - RE + Buss

Tarrant County, TX

Step into ownership with this profitable, fully operational childcare center in Tarrant County. This turnkey opportunity features over 5,000 square feet of space and includes the business, real...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Child Care and Preschool Excellent Location in Mesa, AZ #11141

Mesa, AZ

This Childcare center has a license for 59 children. It is located in a Food City Shopping Center, so pick-up and drop-off are effortless. It has 3,600 sq ft of space. The Owner wants to retire and is...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $54,000

Preschool/Daycare South of Murfreesboro

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Shelbyville, TN

This Preschool has built a trusted reputation in the community for providing safe, nurturing, and educational child care services. From its humble beginnings in 2015, the business has consistently...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Preschool Business For Sale Dublin, CA

Dublin, CA

Located in a bustling commercial area of Dublin, The area is known for its easy access to major roads like Interstate 580 and 680, making it convenient for both local and regional travel. It's close...

$500,000

$500,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Alpine Township, MI

$150,000 - Comstock Park, MI

$150,000

Comstock Park, MI

Daycare for sale in South Jersey

New Jersey

Daycare for sale in South Jersey. Located in large strip center on busy main highway. Excellent demographics. Licensed for 42 kids ages 0-13. 20 children currently enrolled. Well established. Same...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Two Daycare/Preschools in same city - West of Toledo, Ohio

Ohio

Two Daycare Centers - Preschools in the same West of Toledo, Ohio city. Both with 5 Star Rating. In excess of $1.6M in combined annual Gross Revenue with Seller Discretionary Earnings approaching...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $580,000

Andrew Cagnetta

Transworld Business Brokers

Serving Miami-Dade County, FL

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Quality Preschool in Prime Broward County Location

Broward County, FL

With a loyal base of families and a team of experienced educators in place, the school offers an excellent opportunity for an investor, educator, or operator looking to step into a well-run business...

$1,399,000

$1,399,000

Large Preschool with Step Up Program in Broward County

Broward County, FL

Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established preschool and early learning center located in Sunrise, FL. This well-regarded academy has built a strong reputation for providing a nurturing...

$349,000

$349,000

Turnkey Childcare with Real Estate in Tarrant County, TX at $1.125 Mn

Tarrant County, TX

Opportunity to own a renovated, mid-sized childcare center in Tarrant County. The sale includes the business, real estate, and all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). The building is...

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

Childcare Centers Located in Southwest Minnesota

Minnesota

2 Childcare centers specializing in care for children, infants (6 weeks) through kindergarten. Focused on providing an educational, nurturing, safe and clean learning environment. With certified...

$1,625,000

$1,625,000

EBITDA: $394,822

High Quality DFW Area Childcare Center

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dfw, TX

This unique opportunity is located in the Greater DFW suburban area and would be a great opportunity to begin or add to your DFW presence. The school has a great reputation for quality education as...

$5,200,000

$5,200,000

EBITDA: $459,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Licensed Preschool (131-Lic.) w/ Long-Term Ground Lease

Whittier, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected, fully operational preschool business located in a densely populated part of Whittier, California. This is a turnkey child care center licensed for 131...

$1,980,000

$1,980,000

EBITDA: $410,000

Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA

Alameda, CA

A historic property built in 1908, Situated directly across from Chochenyo Park, the location offers a convenient and pleasant setting. Additionally, the property features a spacious basement. It is...

$600,000

$600,000

Preschool For Sale Milpitas, CA

Milpitas, CA

A suburban city in Santa Clara County within the San Francisco Bay Area. This address sits in a family-friendly neighborhood near the base of the eastern foothills and is conveniently positioned close...

$850,000

$850,000

Child Daycare Center Near Tulsa

$525,000 - Rogers County, OK

$525,000

Rogers County, OK

Stephen Hargrove

KW Commercial Oklahoma

Established Childcare Center - Passaic Country

Passaic County, NJ

Here is your opportunity to stop working for someone else and own your very own Child Care Center. The size makes it perfect for someone just starting out on their own or a director looking to step...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $131,741

Day Care, Berkeley County Prime location

Berkeley County, SC

A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully licensed daycare center located in the Moncks Corner/Pinopolis area of South Carolina. In continuous operation since 2009, this center has...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $109,080

Preschool For Sale Daly City, CA

Daly City, CA

A community-focused location that houses several early childhood education centers and cultural organizations. Situated in a diverse neighborhood, it’s home to preschools like Star Academy and Young...

$300,000

$300,000

Preschool & Childcare Center Located in Northeast Ohio

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ohio

A preschoool and childcare center focused on helping children hit their developmental milestones. Serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years old....

$779,000

$779,000

EBITDA: $234,288

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Top DFW Suburban Primrose School

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

This may be the best opportunity for a buyer to own one of the best Primrose schools without being placed on a waiting list. This highly sought-after childcare franchise brand is in one of the rapidly...

$10,900,000

$10,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Childcare Center with RE for Sale in Morris County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Morris County, NJ

Childcare Center for Sale in Morris County List Price: $799,000 (Includes Real Estate) This established Montessori childcare center, with over 23 years of excellence, is now available for purchase. It...

$799,000

$799,000

Cash Flow: $195,876

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Childcare Center for Sale in Monroe, WA (Operations Only)

Monroe, WA

Sands Investment Group is Pleased to Present Exclusively For Sale a 11,489 sq. ft. Childcare Center Located in Monroe, WA. This Offering Features the Opportunity to Acquire the Operations of a...

$6,680,761

$6,680,761

Established South Texas Child Care Business

Texas

Thriving South Texas Child Care Center – Licensed for 400+ Children – $500K Cash Flow – Semi-Absentee Ownership Asking Price: $2,500,000 Cash Flow: $500,000 Gross Revenue: $2,500,000 Location: South...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Reputable Child Care Center NW Arkansas

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Arkansas

This state-accredited, award-winning, facility was founded with the singular purpose of providing an environment where everyone can learn. With a unique teaching approach and a passionate staff, this...

$1,475,000

$1,475,000

Cash Flow: $227,216

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pre School Day Care

Volusia County, FL

This well-maintained property has been a staple in Port Orange since the 1980s, operating as the beloved “Imagination Station” daycare. Situated in a high-traffic area, this just-under-½-acre lot...

$270,000

$270,000

The Learning Experience Franchise

Beautiful School for Sale in Collin County #2140

Texas

This Preschool is a well-respected and trusted early childcare center that has garnered significant esteem in Collin County. They have a quality, nurturing and educated staff providing a positive...

$438,000

$438,000

Cash Flow: $160,892

A Beautiful 2,100 sq. ft. Pre-School Daycare: Owner is retiring

Chester County, PA

Expansion Potential: Opportunity to relocate the elementary program to a separate facility, unlocking capacity growth in the current preschool setup. Minimal outbound advertising and room to grow with...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $39,472

Childcare Center for Sale - Passaic County

Passaic County, NJ

Childcare Center Business for Sale Price: $365,000 Highlights: Location: Passaic County • License 75 children • Staff: 7 FT 2 PT (classroom staff) • Staff: 1 FT Director/Owner • Hours: 7:30-4:30 •...

$365,000

$365,000

Profitable Turnkey Childcare & Learning Center – Fully Staffed, 70% En

St. Charles County, MO

An exceptional investment opportunity in the education sector! This private-pay daycare and pre-kindergarten center features a 99-student enrollment capacity and is currently running at 70% occupancy,...

$799,999

$799,999

Council Bluffs Day Care with Property

Council Bluffs, IA

This popular Child Day care for Sale is in the heart of Council bluffs. The current owner started out of her house in 2011 and purchased and renovated the property in 2014. The seller has installed...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $126,189

Own a Thriving Child Care Business - Ready for Success!

Cook County, IL

A nurturing and engaging environment designed for young learners. Located in Chicago, this year-round preschool offers a variety of programs tailored to different age groups, including infants,...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $138,853

Well Established Childcare Opportunity

East Providence, RI

This completely turnkey childcare business opportunity is licensed for 75 children. Fully staffed with dedicated and trained personnel including director, coordinator and administrators. Ratios are...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $84,461

Childcare in Rowlett/Rockwall/Fate at $3.25 Mn -RE and Business

Rockwall County, TX

Established Childcare in the Rowlett/Rockwall/Fate area. The building is 9,000+ Sqft on 1.5+ Acres of land. New updates to the building in the last 2-3 years. The licensed capacity is over 180+...

$3,250,000

$3,250,000

Raman Singh

JRP Realty Group

Serving Stanislaus County, CA

JRP Commercial is a trusted name in California's real estate landscape, specializing in commercial sales, leasing, and investment opportunities. With deep-rooted market knowledge and a client-first approach, we bridge the gap between vision and value—helping business owners, investors, and developers secure the properties that drive growth. Our commercial division is powered by seasoned professionals like Raman Singh, whose expertise spans retail centers, gas stations, quick-service restaurants, industrial spaces, land development, and more. Whether you're buying your first storefront, selling a portfolio, or expanding your franchise, JRP Commercial delivers tailored strategies and seamless transactions. At JRP, we don’t just close deals—we build long-term relationships founded on trust, transparency, and results. Our Services Include: Buyer & Seller Representation Tenant & Landlord Leasing Investment Sales & 1031 Exchanges Site Selection & Market Analysis Business Opportunity Sales

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Tarrant County Preschool at $3.2 Mn - RE with Business

Tarrant County, TX

Opportunity to Purchase and own this Preschool in the Tarrant County area. The building is approximately 10,000 sqft on 1.25+ acres of land. The licensed capacity is over 200 students. Current...

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

EBITDA: $140,000

Denton County - High End Preschool at $5.5 - RE with Business

Denton County, TX

This currently operating Childcare is located in one of the fastest growing suburb of DFW. High income demographic profile. Building is over 14,000 sqft on 2+ acres of land. Building, Playground...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

EBITDA: $100,000

Autism Therapy Center (ABA) - Franchise Opportunity

Denton County Childcare for $1.795 Mn - Includes RE and Business

Denton County, TX

Great Opportunity to Purchase this Well Established and Profitable Childcare Center in Denton county. Sale includes Business and Real Estate. Freestanding Building 7,000+ sqft Licensed capacity of...

$1,795,000

$1,795,000

Cash Flow: $159,000

Collin County Preschool Priced for Land & Building

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

We are selling a beautiful, well-established early childhood learning center southwest of the DFW Metroplex. The center has been in business for over 20 years, has a stellar reputation, and has an...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $291,647

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Two Preschools in North Texas for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

We are selling two preschools located in the North Texas area. Both schools teach children from infant to school age. The current owner is absentee from both locations; they have a director in each...

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

Cash Flow: $459,197

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

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

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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