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Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale in California

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Established Preschool + Real Estate | 205 Capacity | Santa Clarita, CA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Santa Clarita, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, independently operated childcare center along with the underlying real estate in Santa Clarita, CA. Creative Years Infant Center & Preschool has been...

$5,375,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

$5,375,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Citrus Heights, CA

Versatile 4,596 sq. ft. building on 0.78 acres with 19 parking spaces in a high-traffic neighborhood. Currently set up as a daycare, this turnkey facility is ideal for an owner-operator and can easily...

$1,566,000

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$1,566,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Tutoring Center in a busy plaza

Manteca, CA

Established Best Brains Tutoring Center for Sale in Manteca, CA. Very busy plaza with lots of foot traffic. This award-winning franchise tutoring center presents an exceptional opportunity in one of...

$135,000

6

$135,000

Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Loma Linda, CA

Redlands, CA

The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...

$150,000

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$150,000

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Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA

Dixon, CA

The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...

$150,000

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$150,000

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Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CA

The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...

$150,000

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$150,000

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Start-upThe Learning Experience Franchise

The Learning Experience is the #1 leader in the daycare and early education industry—with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an amazing...

$150,000

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$150,000

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Preschool Business For Sale Fremont, CA Licensed For Kids 120

Fremont, CA

Preschool Business for Sale in Fremont, Licensed for 120 Kids Expansion potential. Excellent high density location (surrounded by residential & commercial) Close to the freeways Licensed for 120 kids...

$1,975,000

$1,975,000

Sacramento County Preschool | $521K Revenue | Turn-Key Operation

Sacramento County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly rated preschool in an established Sacramento County residential community. The school has operated continuously for over eight years,...

$300,000

$300,000

156 Lic. (185+ Enrolled) | $370K+ SDE | Coastal High-Demand Market.

Torrance, CA

Access the full Offering Memorandum and financials by completing the NDA: https://childcareinsite.com/yh4512035/ Rare opportunity to acquire a high-capacity (156 license), cash-flowing preschool in a...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Well-known Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice - Private Pay

Orange County, CA

This well-established pediatric therapy practice has been serving the community for almost two decades, providing a holistic approach to child development through occupational therapy. With an...

$270,000

$270,000

Cash Flow: $124,339

Asset SaleStay And Play is a turnkey indoor playing ground for kids

Glendora, CA

Stay And Play Indoor Playground - Turnkey Asset Sale Established in 2021, Stay And Play is a well-regarded indoor playground catering to children ages 1-8 in the safe and family-friendly city of...

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$129,000

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$129,000

Tutoring & Test Prep Center | Turnkey | Strong Repeat Business |Growth

Placer County, CA

Well-established tutoring and test prep center in a busy, high-visibility location. This is a turnkey operation with a steady stream of students, repeat business, and strong community presence. The...

$490,000

$490,000

Cash Flow: $52,000

Montessori childcare ( homedaycare)

Anaheim, CA

High-Demand Montessori Home Daycare for Sale – Anaheim, CA (Orange County) Limited-Time Opportunity – Serious Buyers Only Well-established, fully licensed Montessori home daycare with strong monthly...

$80,000

$80,000

Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA

Alameda, CA

Situated in the Mariner Square area, known for its waterfront properties and marina access. The location has a unique mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. The location bene?ts f...

$250,000

$250,000

Tim Whipple

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Serving San Diego County, CA

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Established multi-location children's recreation and birthday parties

California

Established Multi-Location Children's Recreation and Birthday Party Business This thriving children's entertainment business operates multiple locations specializing in recreational activities and...

Not Disclosed

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Cash Flow: $460,001

Kids Learning Center & After School Learning Program

Glendale, CA

This established Kids Learning Center and After School Learning Program represents a well-positioned childcare facility in Glendale, Los Angeles County. The center operates as a comprehensive...

$30,000

$30,000

Preschool Business for Sale in Danville

Danville, CA

Located in the heart of Danville, a highly desirable and affluent community in California. This prime location offers a peaceful suburban atmosphere while being just minutes away from the vibrant...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $300,000

After School Education

La Crescenta, CA

This after school is designed to help students excel on exams while proving personalized guidance and academic support. It fosters a nurturing and engaging learning environment where students feel...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

After School Education

La Crescenta, CA

This after school is designed to help students excel on exams while proving personalized guidance and academic support. It fosters a nurturing and engaging learning environment where students feel...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Looking for a business person to own or co-operate my current daycare

San Jose, CA

Established Home-Based Daycare & Preschool - San Jose, CA This well-established home daycare and preschool has been serving the San Jose community since September 2015, offering a unique blend of...

$35,700

$35,700

Cash Flow: $58,700

Kids indoor playground business for sale

Fontana, CA

Well-established indoor children’s playground located in a high-demand residential community. Perfect for a hands-on owner-operator or investor looking for a fun and rewarding business with steady...

$400,000

$400,000

Solano County Preschool for Sale - Beautiful Turnkey

Solano County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to step into a well-loved preschool with long-standing roots. This is a beautiful, large, profitable, turnkey operation with a strong foundation and thoughtfully designed...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Profitable Preschool Center - Profitable, Excellent Reputation

Santa Clara County, CA

This preschool is known for its excellent reputation, bright and spacious classrooms, and child-centered program. The center is well organized and fully stocked with quality educational materials. The...

$950,000

$950,000

Preschool business for sale Encino, CA

Encino, CA

This property enjoys a convenient residential setting with easy access to major streets, shopping centers, dining, and everyday services. The area is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods,...

$900,000

$900,000

Preschool Business For Sale Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa, CA

Known for its vibrant community, beautiful surroundings, and strong local economy. Situated in a quiet and convenient area with easy access to nearby neighborhoods, schools, parks, shopping centers,...

$450,000

$450,000

Preschool Business for Sale in Dublin

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...

$450,000

$450,000

1571 Hale Avenue - Preschool/Investment/Owner User

Escondido, CA

1571 S Hale Ave is a ±2,014 square foot preschool/daycare building situated on a 0.29-acre (12,632 SF) lot in Escondido, California. The property is currently operating with a Conditional Use Permit...

$865,000

$865,000

Large childcare center ages 0 to 12

Hanford, CA

Established Childcare Center - Hanford, CA This thriving childcare facility has been serving the Hanford community since 2011, generating $700,000 in annual revenue. Licensed for 86 children across...

$500,000

$500,000

Licensed Preschool for Sale Orange County

Orange County, CA

Licensed Preschool for Sale, Orange County - Turnkey Operation with 50+ Year Legacy This well-established preschool and daycare center presents a rare acquisition opportunity in Orange County's...

$199,000

$199,000

Code Ninjas Business for Sale

Fremont, CA

Located in the highly desirable Warm Springs district of Fremont, this property sits within a busy commercial corridor along Mission Boulevard, offering excellent visibility and easy access to I-680,...

$260,000

$260,000

Preschool For Sale Stockton, CA (Real Estate & Business)

Stockton, CA

Situated in a well-established central Stockton corridor along North Pershing Avenue, a major thoroughfare known for its strong mix of residential neighborhoods, schools, and neighborhood retail...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Rare Gymboree Franchise Opportunity - High Growth Potential!

Fremont, CA

Established in 1976, the company is a well-known leader in early childhood development programs, providing play, music, and movement classes for children ages 0-5. With a focus on learning through...

$245,000

$245,000

EBITDA: $50,000

Beautiful, Play Based Preschool Center for Sale in San Joaquin County.

San Joaquin County, CA

Beautiful, play based preschool center for sale in San Joaquin County. Nicely designed, bright, and spacious, with natural elements and a child centered, open classroom concept. The facility is well...

$300,000

$300,000

Preschool Business For Sale Arden/Carmichael, CA

Sacramento, CA

Conveniently located in the Arden - Arcade area of Sacramento, a well-established neighborhood known for its mix of residential communities and local businesses. The property offers easy access to...

$300,000

$300,000

Charming Preschool Center for Sale in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County, CA

Charming preschool center for sale in Santa Clara County, located in a desirable neighborhood. This well-loved preschool has been serving the community for decades and has earned an excellent...

$360,000

$360,000

Preschool Opportunity For Sale Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

This space offers unparalleled visibility and a prominent address in one of Los Angeles's most vibrant and strategically located neighborhoods, situated conveniently for families f rom Beverly Hills,...

$250,000

$250,000

Preschool Business For Sale Turlock, CA

Turlock, CA

Offers convenient access to major roadways, nearby residential neighborhoods, and local amenities. Situated in a well-established area of Turlock, the location provides excellent visibility and...

$795,000

$795,000

Preschool Business For Sale Modesto, CA

Modesto, CA

A well - positioned multi - tenant retail and office complex in North Modesto, California. The property sits along Sisk Road, a key retail and business corridor with excellent visibility from Highway...

$475,000

$475,000

Preschool Business For Sale Turlock, CA

Turlock, CA

A residential and community- oriented area in this mid-sized city in Stanislaus County, in California’s Central Valley. Known for its suburban feel, local schools, and family-friendly neighborhoods,...

$600,000

$600,000

David Zecha

Smart Vision Realty

Serving San Diego County, CA

The expertise that we bring at Smart Vision Realty is strengths in both the residential and commercial real estate space. Clients want to agents and a broker who have skills and knowledge for run of the mill transactions as well as complex transactions. Having construction knowledge gives the client assurances and peace of mind about their sale or purchase of a property.

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Preschool For Sale Morgan Hill, CA (Real Estate & Business)

Morgan Hill, CA

Situated in Santa Clara County in the southern San Francisco Bay Area of California. Monterey Road follows a historic route connecting Gilroy and San Jose and is lined with a mix of local businesses,...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Montessori Inspired Preschool w/ Farmyard Property Optional-Lincoln CA

California

Unique opportunity to own a beloved Montessori inspired preschool located in a beautiful 1920s residential building with a large, natural farm-style playground. Serving the Lincoln, Rocklin,...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $132,000

Turnkey Child Care Operation | Absentee Ownership | Real Estate..

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Redlands, CA

This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-capacity, established child care operation together with the underlying real estate. The business operates under a near-absentee ownership...

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Youth Education Franchise – South Orange County

Riverside County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a long-standing, profitable Young Rembrandts franchise operating in South Orange County, one of the most affluent and family-dense regions in California. The program...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $44,264

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 | Childcare building for Sale

Davis, CA

Marcus and Millichap is pleased to present a vacant specialty use property located in a dense residential area in Davis, a growing suburb of Sacramento, California. The property sits on 0.50 acres of...

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

Five-Star Preschool and Property | Affluent Simi Valley | Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Simi Valley, CA

Turnkey opportunity to acquire a long-established, five-star rated preschool in the heart of Simi Valley. This offering includes both the business and the real estate, consisting of a 2,961 square...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Preschool Business For Sale Milpitas

Milpitas, CA

Known for its diverse community, excellent schools, and convenient access to major highways like I-880 and I-680, making it a desirable place for both families and professionals. The city offers...

$600,000

$600,000

Licensed Preschool & RE | Affluent Demographics | SBA Eligible..

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Walnut, CA

Description A rare opportunity to acquire both the business and real estate of a licensed preschool and early childhood education facility in one of Southern California’s most affluent,...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Preschool Business For Sale Sun Valley, CA

Sun Valley, CA

The property sits in a mixed-use neighborhood with nearby industrial, commercial, and residential developments. It offers convenient access to major freeways such as the I-5, I-170, and I-210,...

$1,615,000

$1,615,000

Buy or Sell a Day Care and Child Care Center in California
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)
Number of Businesses Analyzed9
Asking Price$275,000
Reported Revenue$454,530
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$132,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$245,000$275,000$295,000

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 California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$220,500$58,700
Median$454,530$132,000
Upper Quartile$594,626$192,000

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 California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.581.43
Median0.681.81
Upper Quartile0.983.98

FAQ's

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

The median asking price for an established Day Care and Child Care Center in California is $275,000, though prices range from under $245,000 to well over $295,000.

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

The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers in California is $454,530 and owners earn a median of $132,000, 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 California, revenue multiples range from 0.58 to 0.98, with a median of 0.68. Earning multiples range from 1.43 to 3.98, with the median at 1.81. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center in California may ask for around 0.68 times its annual revenue, and 1.81 times its annual owner earnings.

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