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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

Day Care Profitable, Sell Now, Owner Finance

Las Vegas, NV

This Day Care East is located in Las Vegas. It is a respected and profitable Christian-based daycare and preschool generating $520,739 in 2024 sales with an SDE of $150,000. This established center...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $151,710

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

Turnkey Childcare Center with Immediate Cash Flow - Miami, FL

Miami, FL

Established early learning center located in a rapidly growing Miami neighborhood. This well-regarded preschool and childcare business serves infants through pre-K with a full range of programs,...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Day Care for sale

Seminole County, FL

Unlike typical day care centers, our program combines play-based activities with structured learning, helping children develop a love for learning while also building the social and emotional skills...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $63,551

Imaginative Fun Awaits: Boutique Kids’ Indoor Playspace for Sale!

Bergen County, NJ

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences for children and families? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established children’s indoor play space in New Jersey, United...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $45,120

Established Childcare Center – Real Estate Included

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Missouri

This established childcare center, located just south of Kansas City in Missouri, is a turnkey operation offering both strong cash flow and real estate ownership. In summer 2025, the owner implemented...

$850,000

$850,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Preschool with Desirable Location - Manatee County

Manatee County, FL

Reputable, well-established preschool located on a high-traffic corridor and surrounded by growing residential communities. The center enjoys strong visibility, convenient access for families, and...

$550,000

$550,000

Established preschool with infant license and staff - turnkey

Middlesex County, MA

Well-established preschool serving infants through preschoolers (ages 6 weeks - 5 years). This center has been operating for 40+ years across all owners. -Licensed capacity for 22 children, currently...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Profitable Preschool with Land & Building in West Texas

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

We are selling a well-established preschool in West Texas area, educating children 6 weeks to school age. Licensed for over 300 students with over 250 currently students enrolled, this turnkey...

$3,735,000

$3,735,000

Cash Flow: $450,363

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Montessori-Inspired Childcare Center – Prime Location

Pearland, TX

Ideal for expanding operators or first-time investors. Step into ownership of a thriving, well-established childcare center in the rapidly growing area of Houston. With over 12 years of success, this...

$250,000

$250,000

Well Established Children's Indoor Play and Party Space!

Onondaga County, NY

Well-established indoor play and party space designed to inspire imagination, connection, and joy for young children and their families. The thoughtfully curated play village encourages open-ended...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $25,000

Casper Children's Museum

Casper, WY

Step into an established and fully operational Children’s Museum offering hands-on play, educational exhibits, and a growing customer base. This turnkey family attraction already generates consistent...

$250,000

$250,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Canton, OH

$150,000 - Canton, OH

$150,000

Canton, OH

In Miami, Florida, Day Care & School for sale.

Miami, FL

Established Day Care and School for sale in Miami Dade County, Florida. • Business Since 1984: 41 years in business • Important Business Highlights: o Capacity / License 81 Day Care o School that...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $251,552

Newly Established Childcare with Growth

Burlington County, NJ

This is perfect for the first-time buyer desiring to work full-time as the director and teach. The current owner is an active director and teacher. There is a long-term lease in place....

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $134,000

David Berman

Tower Business Brokers INC

Serving Broward County, FL

Tower Business Brokers, Inc. We specialize in the buying and selling of businesses and commercial real estate throughout Florida. The team at Tower Business Brokers, Inc. has over 35 years of business experience and have owned and operated many different companies in numerous industries. Our extensive business knowledge makes a difference when it comes to finding the right business to buy or when selling your business. Indeed, we work with all types of businesses and are especially experienced with home services businesses.

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Turnkey Indoor Children's Play & Party Business

Houston, TX

Own a high-margin, low-stress business loved by families and built for growth. This established 2,500-sq-ft indoor play and party center drives steady revenue with repeat traffic and standout holiday...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $5,336

Top Performing Kingwood Area (Houston) Franchise Childcare

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kingwood, TX

If you want to own a top performing franchise childcare center in the Greater Kingwood area of Houston, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. This center from one of the top brands in the...

$6,800,000

$6,800,000

Cash Flow: $680,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Childcare Center

Columbus, OH

Established childcare located in a densely populated desirable growing suburb of Columbus that offers easy access for families with strong demand for many years to come. Absentee owner. The director...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Profitable Turnkey Childcare Opportunity

Fulton County, GA

This isn’t just a childcare business for sale — it’s a proven business model built around a high-demand, unique curriculum that focuses on the earliest of childhood care....

$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey Preschool & RE | 145+ Capacity | High-Income Area | $2.19 Mn

Galveston County, TX

This established preschool offers both the business and real estate in a sought-after area of Galveston County, combining community reputation with strong financial performance. With a SDE of over...

$2,190,000

$2,190,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

150+ Capacity Preschool | Harris County | Real Estate Included | $1.7M

Harris County, TX

Situated in a high-demand area of Harris County, this property presents an excellent opportunity for a childcare or educational operator seeking a strong real estate investment with built-in...

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Turnkey Opportunity: Thriving Child Care Business For Sale Now!

St. Charles County, MO

Are you ready to step into a thriving child care business with a solid foundation and endless potential for growth? Look no further than this small family-oriented day care center located in St....

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $279,543

Childcare Center For Sale Middlesex County

Middlesex County, NJ

Childcare Center in Middlesex County for Sale Asking Price: • $150,000 (business only, without grant) • $230,000 (business + $185,000 already approved facilities grant) County: Middlesex Ages Served:...

$150,000

$150,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Clay, NY

$150,000 - Clay, NY

$150,000

Clay, NY

Turn Key Childcare Center For Sale In Union County, NJ

Union County, NJ

Union County Pre-School Offer Price: $400,000 Licensed Ages Served: 2½–13 years (full enrollment) Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Ownership: Established business operating in this location for 25 years This...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Running Day care business making 60K net

Richmond, TX

Running Day care business making 60 K net. opportunity increase enrollment immediately. can replace the director and add 60K to your net income making 120K easily...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Childcare Center for Sale (Business and Real Estate)

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bridgeton, NJ

This commercial property is a purpose-built day care facility situated on a spacious 2-acre lot in Upper Deerfield, NJ. The 6,825-square-foot building is designed to accommodate the needs of a...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Leading Franchised Childcare in Collin County at $5.5 Mn

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Collin County, TX

Great Opportunity to own and operate this Leading Franchised Childcare facility in the fastest growing County in Texas. The sale includes Real Estate, Business and FF&E. All ready to go and in a great...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Absentee-Owned Childcare Center with Local Reach

Middlesex County, MA

Longstanding childcare center with established operations and an experienced management team in place. Serving multiple family-oriented communities, the business offers a balanced, research-based...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $138,454

Turnkey Daycare Business – A Profitable, Purpose-Driven Investment

Frederick County, VA

This well-established daycare center offers a rare opportunity to own a thriving, purpose-driven business built on trust, care, and community. Known for its warm, nurturing environment and...

$150,000

$150,000

High Performing Preschool in Collin County at $7 Mn - $800k EBIDTA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Collin County, TX

Great Opportunity to Purchase and Own this very well run Private Preschool in Collin County. The building is less than 10 years old and is in very good condition. The 2024 Revenues were over $2 Mn...

$7,000,000

$7,000,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New To Market: Established 3-Unit Childcare Portfolio in Muskegon, MI

Muskegon, MI

Sands Investment Group is pleased to present the business operations for sale of a 3-unit childcare portfolio in Muskegon, MI. This is a turnkey opportunity for any operator looking to expand their...

$843,000

$843,000

SG 11214 IL. Fayette County Childcare Centers Package with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Fayette County, IL

$1,600,000 for the Illinois Fayette County Two Childcare Centers Package with Real Estate. Turn-key. Two buildings opened in 2015. A 3BR 2B single-family home can be purchased for an additional...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

School Age Care Provider for Sale

Texas

An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established after-school care provider serving families in the Houston area. The business operates directly inside public school buildings across several...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Cash Flow: $457,701

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Kansas City, MO

$150,000 - Gladstone, MO

$150,000

Gladstone, MO

Profitable Early Education Business – State & Federal Grants

North Las Vegas, NV

Established, early childhood education center with 13 years of proven success. Recently renovated, the facility offers a bright, clean, and highly organized environment for children and staff. The...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $357,781

Youth Focused Athletic Training Facility

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Massachusetts

Exciting opportunity to own an established Sports Training Facility including the real estate. Program is run by a full team of experienced and trained employees and benefits from a full roster of...

$3,780,000

$3,780,000

Cash Flow: $524,208

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

High-Demand Daycare Business – Fully Operational and Revenue-Generatin

Fruit Cove, FL

Step into ownership of a fully operational and profitable daycare business with an outstanding reputation in the community. This turnkey opportunity offers consistent revenue, loyal families, and a...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Preschool Business For Sale Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in North Sacramento. The area offers convenient access to major roads such as Elkhorn Blvd and Interstate 80, providing easy connectivity to downtown...

$800,000

$800,000

Premier Childcare Franchise - Real Estate Available

Oklahoma City, OK

All the heavy lifting has been completed—this turnkey daycare business allows you to step in immediately and bypass the substantial time, effort, and expense of starting from scratch. Take advantage...

$397,500

$397,500

Cash Flow: $89,300

Established Turn-Key Day Care

Palestine, TX

Established Day Care with over 20 years of continuous operation in a prime location. Sale includes both business and real estate. 6400 square feet of building space on almost 1 acre. Enormous growth...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Thriving - Pre-Kindergarten Education Center w/Real Estate

Seattle, WA

Thriving Preschool - Pre-Kindergarten Education Center & Licensed Childcare. This owner operated center boasts a stellar reputation serving children ages 0-5 since 2012 and licensed for up to twelve...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $205,414

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

Xiaoming Huang

eXp Commercial

Serving Alameda County, CA

eXp Commercial is a comprehensive residential and commercial real estate brokerage, provides full-service, award-winning property management services to both investors and residents alike in the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world.

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Child Care Center with Real Estate in Brevard County Florida

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brevard County, FL

Long established child care center with staff in place in Cocoa. 100+- capacity center for sale with real estate....

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well-Established Daycare Facilities in High-Traffic Areas #1006

Saint Louis, MO

These well-established daycare centers located in Mid-Missouri provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. Conveniently located in high-demand areas, the business has built a...

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

Cash Flow: $421,864

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Ephrata, PA

$150,000 - Ephrata, PA

$150,000

Ephrata, PA

Established and Thriving Daycare Business

Canyon County, ID

REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY! Established in 2017 this high quality daycare is in the heart of one the fastest growing Treasure Valley cities. They are a commercially licensed facility on a...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $88,598

Childcare Facility with Proven Earnings

Shelby County, TN

This profitable early childhood learning center offers a turnkey opportunity for an entrepreneur or strategic operator looking to enter or expand within the thriving Memphis metro childcare market....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $128,308

Large Capacity Preschool in Affluent Broward County Neighborhood

Broward County, FL

Outstanding opportunity to acquire a large-capacity, accredited preschool in a thriving South Florida community. The school is licensed for 170+ children and has substantial room for growth. With 2024...

$580,000

$580,000

Attractive Preschool Acquisition: Ideal for Owner/Operator or Investor

Broward County, FL

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and reputable preschool in a thriving family-oriented community of South Florida. The center is licensed for over 115 children and currently...

$600,000

$600,000

Established Day Care in Hendersonville, NC

Hendersonville, NC

This day care facility is known for quality care in a loving, safe environment with individualized opportunities that support each child’s social, emotional, physical, educational, and cognitive...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $178,000

Daycare Center N1004

Wisconsin

• Over 1mm in YOY revenue • 2 Onsite directors • Absentee owner • Over 35 years serving the community • HUGE Playgrounds • Over 100 children with large wait list • Young Star Childcare Ranked Daycare...

$660,000

$660,000

Cash Flow: $108,499

Harrisburg, NC – Turnkey Established Daycare & Preschool

Harrisburg, NC

Turnkey Daycare & Preschool for Sale – Harrisburg, NC Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, absentee-owned daycare and preschool located in Harrisburg, Cabarrus County, NC. This...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

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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