REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
This is a beautiful child care center in an excellent location with easy accessibility and visibility, making it convenient for commuting parents. Its great reputation speaks volumes about the quality...

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
This is a beautiful child care center in an excellent location with easy accessibility and visibility, making it convenient for commuting parents. Its great reputation speaks volumes about the quality...
$650,000

Morris County, NJ
Location Location Location with Incredible Signage! TURN KEY Private Tutoring Center for Sale. Keep the current brand or add location to your existing brand. Are you ready to step into the lucrative...
$59,000
Cash Flow: $5,407

Lake County, FL
Attention, Preschool Buyers! Looking for a fantastic opportunity? We've got the perfect preschool for sale! Established for over 30 years, this turnkey preschool comes with all the bells and whistles!...
$265,000
Cash Flow: $81,721

Collin County, TX
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected early childhood education center with a well-established reputation for excellence. This prestigious preschool serves children from 6 weeks to...
$1,900,799
Cash Flow: $300,000
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
Hood County, TX
Discover an exceptional opportunity in the flourishing DFW area! This unique property listing seamlessly combines prime real estate with a thriving business. Situated in a hot and rapidly growing...
$3,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clayton County, GA
Long standing reputable child care and early education center for sale. True turn-key with real estate included. Seller is retiring and looking to pass the torch. Beautiful center. Newly renovated....
$1,750,000
Lee County, FL
Real Estate Included! This Private/Preschool is located in Lee County in Florida and is licensed for 160+ students. Participates in the food program and is APPLE accredited. Services: Infants,...
$2,900,000
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
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 FranchisesBeaufort 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
$150,000
Sparks, NV
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
Richard Veale
Profiles International Realty
Serving Osceola County, FL
With offices Located in Kissimmee and Fort Myers for over 19 years and serves Central and South West Florida Area, specializing in business listings and Working with Buyers including businesses good for obtaining E2 AND L1 Visas. We also specialize in Visa Qualifying Businesses whether looking to sell or buy a business we are your best choice and will help you throughout the whole transaction. We also have many visa qualifying businesses and work with clients from the UK, EUROPE, CANADA, BRAZIL and South America. We can help you obtain the visa for relocation from the UK and any other Area, for both E2 AND L1.. We have been established in the area for over 19 years and one of the top brokerages in the Central Florida Area call me now to find out why!. Richard relocated to Florida from the UK in 2004 so can help Visa buyers throughout the process. Background: Richard Veale - Real Estate and Business Broker. Affiliations: Business Brokers of Florida National Association of Realtors Orlando Regional Realtor Association and MLS SWFL Realtor Association, Ft Myers and MLS.
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
Georgia
This playroom & learning center is an indoor playground and soft play facility in NE Georgia. Designed for infants up to age 10, it offers a safe, clean, and engaging environment with developmentally...
$95,000
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
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 FranchisesTroy, MI
Turnkey opportunity to acquire the assets of a thoughtfully designed children’s therapy and learning space in a prime location! Zoned CB (Community Business), the property supports a wide range of...
$45,000
Mansfield, TX
Prime Location with 20,000+ sqft building. Excellent hard corner tract w/75k-80k cars per day. 4+- acres. Perfect location for general retail, charter school, daycare, medical offices. Ample parking...
$6,950,000
$150,000
Papillion, NE
Washtenaw 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
Haltom City, TX
This Center is a great way to start into the Child Care Business located in the middle of Haltom City and just 2 minutes from 820 Highway. It has great potential and was running great a year ago. Call...
$595,000
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
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
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
See More FranchisesLouisville, 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
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
North Dakota
$175,000
Hillsborough County, NH
$550,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$150,000
Houston, TX
$225,000
Sarasota, FL
$899,000
Ocean County, NJ
$125,000
Collin County, TX
$215,000
Fort Collins, CO
$2,000,000
Benjamin Brickweg
Sagewood Advisors
Serving Jefferson County, CO
With everything we do, we aim to guide business owners through transitions on their journeys of business ownership. We work intelligently, quickly, and strategically to provide obnoxious value to our clients. We work with our clients to identify the “right” outcome for their situation, and then we go get it done. No excuses. No hand-wringing. No watching from the sidelines waiting for action. And definitely no bullshit. OUR STORY At Sagewood, our journey began with a vision to empower entrepreneurs in creating exit-worthy businesses—enterprises with sustainable enterprise value that can be sold and transferred. We believe that every business owner deserves to walk away from their journey with a sense of achievement and a valuable asset that stands the test of time. Our Driving Force: With a team of passionate and experienced professionals, we set out to guide business owners through the complexities of various business transactions. Whether it’s buying a business, selling a business, planning exit strategies, or building value, our goal is to ensure that each step contributes to the larger endgame—an exit-worthy enterprise. Unlocking Enterprise Value: We are more than just business brokers, investment bankers, and mergers and acquisitions advisors. We are dedicated exit strategists and business valuation strategy consultants. Our expertise lies in identifying and enhancing the enterprise value within each business, making it a valuable, sellable, and transferable asset. The Art of Building an Exit Worthy Business: Creating an exit-worthy business is not just a transaction; it’s a strategic journey. We liken it to constructing a masterpiece, where each brushstroke matters. With a combination of hard work, determination, and strategic planning, we help business owners lay the foundation for a successful exit and a rewarding future. Experience and Insight: Drawing from a wealth of experience and insights gained through working with a diverse range of business
Parker, CO
$755,114
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tomball, TX
$3,950,000
$150,000
Saratoga Springs, UT
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Atlanta, GA
$730,000
Lee County, FL
$90,000
Houston, TX
$480,000
Rolla, MO
$799,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Louisville, KY
$849,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Plymouth County, MA
$2,300,000
Mckinney, TX
$200,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$199,000
Annapolis, MD
$249,000
Houston, TX
$2,500,000
Snohomish County, WA
$125,000
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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Read the Report:
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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