Gilbert, AZ
This established private preschool franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Gilbert, Arizona's thriving childcare market. Licensed for 178 children with current enrollment at 50% capacity, the...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $191,879
Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale
Industry Info
Established Private Preschool Franchise
Two Well Established Child Care Center for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pflugerville, TX
Two Well-established Childcare in Pflugerville and Austin, Texas with stable and consistent monthly cash flow. This local gem is strategically positioned in a prime location, with a reputation that...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $360,433
Youth Esports and Videogaming Franchise
Wantagh, NY
Valhallan Youth Esports Franchise: A Vision for the Future of Competitive Gaming A True Turn-Key Franchise opportunity. We have done the start-up work already! A new, fully functioning business is...
$100,000
6
Turn-Key Child Care Center in Affluent Delaware County Suburb
Delaware County, PA
Unique opportunity to acquire a highly regarded Keystone 4-Star, fully licensed private academic nursery school, with over 40-years of operating history. This offering includes the business, FF&E, and...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $216,730
Auction
Former School Conversion Opp. On 8.45 Acres
Lambertville, NJ
Online auction: October 6-8, 2025
- Off SR 202, 2 miles from the PA state line
- Former school and house on 8.45 acres
$325,000 starting bid
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Asset SalePreschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise
Cypress, TX
This location is temporarily closed and ready to reopen very quickly! The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another...
$150,000
14
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
14
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
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Manteca, CA
Manteca, 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
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
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
14
FranchiseSuccess on the Spectrum
Available in Multiple Locations
Open Your Own ABA Clinic: Make a Difference While Building a Profitable Business. At SOS Franchising, we empower aspiring entrepreneurs to launch successful Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy centers that serve children with autism.
$100,000
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Spanish Springs, NV
Sparks, NV
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
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Bellevue, NE
Papillion, NE
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
14
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
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Saratoga Springs, UT
Saratoga Springs, UT
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
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Canton, OH
Canton, OH
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
14
Daren Bucklin
Transworld Business Advisors of Portland
Serving Multnomah County, OR
With over 40 years of experience, Transworld Business Advisors has grown to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses. We have a proven process with a large international network of Brokers collaborating to confidentially vet and identify qualified buyers and match them to business opportunities. I am the owner, Managing Director and Licensed Principal Broker of the Portland office and Designated Managing Broker of the Vancouver WA office. Our OR and WA teams of Business Brokers, M&A Advisors and Franchise Consultants are here to serve the OR and SW WA business community. We facilitate the entire business sales and marketing process starting with completing the business valuation, creating the advertising and marketing materials customized to each business. Our process and skilled team of Brokers collaboratively and confidentially work to find and vet qualified financial and strategic buyers and facilitate the entire business sales process up through closing. Our Business Brokers are also licensed real estate Brokers so they can assist with the sale or transfer of real property with the sale of the business as needed. If you are a business owner who is thinking about selling we are here to confidentially assist you throughout the entire business sales process and we encourage business owners to contact us when they are beginning to think about selling so we can help them prepare their business to take to market at a time when they can achieve the highest possible price the market will bear. We serve main street to middle market businesses up to 100 million dollars in annual revenue. We have a very diverse team of Brokers who come from with strong business backgrounds from a variety of industries and many have been business owners themselves or have experienced the Transworld process during the sale of their business. In addition, we have a very experienced team of M&A Advisors who are some of the best in the industry that we can bring in to support any size transaction. In addition, we have a dedicated team of Certified Franchise Consultants who represent over 300 different franchise business opportunities. Their services are of no cost to business buyers as they are paid a referral fee from the franchise a buyer purchases. The role of the Franchise Consultant is to serve the buyer through the entire sales process from researching and identifying an opportunity, evaluating the opportunity, introducing the buyer to the franchise, referrals to lending and other business resources, and guiding the buyer through the franchise evaluation and discovery process. If you are thinking about selling your business or are in growth mode and seeking growth through acquisitions or franchising, please contact me for a free initial consultation. You can reach me at dbucklin@tworld.com or 503-820-0063.
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Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Clay, NY
Clay, NY
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
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Kansas City, MO
Gladstone, MO
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
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Ephrata, PA
Ephrata, PA
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
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Antioch, TN
Nashville, TN
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
14
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Madison, AL
Madison, AL
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
13
FranchiseTierra Encantada
Available in Multiple Locations
Join Tierra Encantada and become part of a thriving, in-demand brand that sets both families and franchise partners up for success. With our proven track record and strong waiting lists, you’ll be positioned to grow and succeed in the booming child care industry.
$200,000
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - York, PA
York, PA
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
13
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dyer, IN
Dyer, IN
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
13
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Alpine Township, MI
Comstock Park, MI
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
13
Asset SalePreschool/Daycare with #1 Childcare Franchise
Tulsa County, OK
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 425+ centers open and another 245+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
10
Real EstateChild Daycare Center Near Tulsa
Rogers County, OK
This daycare center is 3555 sqft and sits on .57 acres. It’s been operating for almost 35 years with a great reputation in the community. The center is a turn key, 5 star rated, child care facility,...
$525,000
30
Start-upNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Hershey, PA
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
14
Start-upNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise in Coraopolis, PA
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
14
Start-upNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Birmingham, AL
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
14
Start-upOpen a Micro Preschool in Your Community!
Theory® is a preschool franchise specializing in creating small, safe, beautiful spaces and magical experiences for children through methods and curriculum based in neuroscience. Our philosophy and...
$30,000
5
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
29
FranchiseCelebree School
Available in Multiple Locations
Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education with 120 schools open or under development in 15 states. The Celebree approach is not simply about educating the “whole child” but the “whole family.” Celebree offers franchisees a proven business model, support structure, training and expert marketing. Get started building your childcare business today based off our 30+ years of experience in the space.
$250,000
Start-upNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Oakdale, NY
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...
14
Daycare Child care Preschool
Bradenton, FL
Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to own an exceptional turnkey fully operational and licensed daycare and preschool in the highly desirable area of Bradenton! Owners have invested nearly...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Profitable Turnkey Daycare Business for Sale – Prime Location
Fort Worth, TX
Established Daycare Business for Sale - Fort Worth, TX This profitable turnkey daycare center presents an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking a stable, cash-flowing business in the growing...
$175,000
High-Revenue Montessori | 160 Enrolled (Capacity over 200) | Business
Alhambra, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-performing Montessori school located in Alhambra, CA, just minutes from South Pasadena and San Marino. This business-only offering includes a...
$2,400,000
Established. Premier, ELC with Property in South Miami
Miami, FL
"Established, Premiere, Early Learning Center, with property, available in the South Miami area. One of the few early learning centers in the area specializing in Early Head Start! Licensed for over...
$5,500,000
FranchiseThe Learning Experience
Available in Multiple Locations
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
$150,000
See More FranchisesInnovative Home Preschool w/ Waitlist
Pleasanton, CA
This is an innovative home preschool and daycare. Established since 2017, it has a wonderful reputation and a perfect 5 star rating on both Google and Yelp.This program is full year round and has a...
6
$150,000
Cash Flow: $147,120
Day Care For Sale With Real-Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cumberland County, NJ
This Southern New Jersey daycare center, established for over a decade, is a thriving business licensed for 179 children and currently has an enrollment of 111. The facility features a beautiful,...
$2,100,000
Cash Flow: $340,000
Established Child & Infant Care Center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mount Pleasant, TX
An outstanding opportunity to own a thriving child and infant care center with real estate included. This well-established facility spans over 4,000 sq. ft. and sits on 0.62 acres, offering a safe and...
$485,000
Preschool Business For Sale San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Located in East San Jose, a busy commercial an d residential area. The property sits along Story Road, a well- traveled corridor with convenient access to shopping centers, restaurants, schools, and...
$800,000
Established High Quality Educational Child Care
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...
2
$4,750,000
Scott Blackwood
Vista Business Group
Serving Lincoln County, KS
Vista Business Group was founded in 2009 to provide business owners an easy option for selling their business. The company continues that honest direct approach when speaking to business owners. The process begins with an honest analysis of the company. The goal is to provide the business owners with solid information and then let them make their decision to list based on that data, not a sales pitch.
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Well established Childcare Business for sale.
Clarkston, GA
Established Childcare Business - Downtown Clarkston Opportunity This well-established daycare center offers an exceptional acquisition opportunity in the heart of Clarkston, Georgia. Operating...
$575,000
Established Child Care & Early Learning Center
Chester County, PA
Well-established childcare center and pre-K school offering a solid financial foundation and is ideal for a buyer passionate about early childhood education and children's well-being. The business...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $101,000
Turn-Key Daycare w/Real Estate
Henry County, OH
Transworld Business Advisors of Northwest Ohio represents a great opportunity to own a highly successful, turnkey childcare business with a 30+ year track record of excellence and profitability. This...
$34,900
Cash Flow: $52,565
Child Care Center for Sale at Reduced Price
Florissant, MO
Well established day care with the license capacity of 96 children. Revenue is consistent. Center is reputable with a strong educational learning environment. This sale is a turn key. Serious buyers...
$275,000
Thriving Multi-Unit Childcare Business - Currently Under Contract
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...
6
$10,500,000
FranchiseAll About Kids
Available in Multiple Locations
Our GREEN Childcare and Learning center is one of a kind! Find out why and ask to see our Item 19!
$150,000
See More FranchisesCentral Iowa Childcare Center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Polk County, IA
Central Iowa Childcare Center...
$6,400,000
Mathnasium Learning Center for Sale, PA (2411730)
Allegheny County, PA
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...
2
$180,000
Childcare Facility - Huge Potential Broward
Hollywood, FL
Back on the Market: Your Turnkey Childcare Opportunity Awaits! Fully operational facility in a high-demand area of Broward County. Priced significantly below the cost of building a new center from the...
$350,000
After-School Program Focused on Exercise and Enrichment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pensacola, FL
This after-school program is a unique, value-driven program made to enrich children rather than just occupy their time. It has more than one location and hundreds of students each week, making it a...
$4,649,900
Cash Flow: $550,000
Childcare Center in Palm Harbor | Turnkey | 73 Students | Expandable
Pinellas County, FL
This recently opened childcare center in Palm Harbor is thriving and ready for its next steward. With gratitude for our families and staff, I am preparing for a transition to focus on family. The...
$200,000
FranchiseBuilding Kidz
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 FranchisesBeautiful Jacksonville area Preschool with Real Estate
Clay County, FL
Here is your opportunity to acquire a well established child care business and real estate in the Jacksonville area. This preschool is licensed for over 100 students presently serving almost 80...
$1,400,000
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
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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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