Maryland
$2,900,000
Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale
Industry Info
Daycare, Childcare Listed by SUNBELT BUSINESS ADVISORS
Purpose-Built Preschool Facility in Prime Central Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
$1,300,000
$400K Revenue Kids Spa | $140K Cash Flow | Low Down + Seller Financing
Katy, TX
$180,000
Children's Play Center and Party Room - Bucks County
Bucks County, PA
$87,000
Childcare Center with RE for Sale - Burlington County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Burlington County, NJ
$1,455,000
Childcare Center for Sale with Real Estate - Bergen County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bergen County, NJ
$1,400,000
Profitable & Established Children’s Party Venue – 30+ Year Brand with
Bellerose, NY
$115,000
Turn key business opportunity
Jacksonville, FL
$99,000
Absentee Owned Large Child Care Center for sale in North Dallas
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$4,800,000
Child Day Care Business Established and Growing Opportunity 2863
Harris County, TX
$325,000
Childcare with Real Estate | 6,500+ SF | 175+ Capacity | Harris County
Harris County, TX
$1,550,000
Large Child Care Business Triangle Area of NC
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
$2,625,000
Solano County Preschool for Sale - Beautiful Turnkey
Solano County, CA
$1,200,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Spanish Springs, NV
$150,000
Sparks, NV
Profitable Preschool Center - Profitable, Excellent Reputation
Santa Clara County, CA
$950,000
Daycare | Childcare Center Building with or without business for sale
Philadelphia, PA
$1,000,000
Terry Espy
Momentum Companies
Serving New Hanover County, NC
Terry Espy’s career in real estate development and brokerage, as well as business brokerage, spans more than thirty years and now involved in some of the most innovative, progressive projects in North Carolina. She coordinated the development of the commercial component of South Front District in Downtown Wilmington, NC in the revitalization of that area. As part of the effort, she secured famed eastern North Carolina chef, Vivian Howard, as a restaurant tenant in South Front. Having brokered over 50 restaurants in the Wilmington area over the last 5 years, she has made her mark regarding her efforts to help Wilmington become a “food destination”. During the COVID restrictions in 2020 she spearheaded the “Downtown Alive” initiative which enabled 32 Downtown restaurants to expand outdoors through the sidewalk, into the parking spaces, allowing pedestrians to ability walk along the closed streets safely. Throughout Downtown Wilmington, she has coordinated the sale and/or lease of numerous historic properties for upper-level tech and business service companies, strengthening the zoning mix to support retail and restaurants.
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Fully-Updated Daycare in Brazos Valley w/ Real Estate!
Washington County, TX
$400,000
Childcare Center in Corpus Christi with Real Estate at $1.15 Mn
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Corpus Christi, TX
$1,150,000
Preschool business for sale Encino, CA
Encino, CA
$900,000
34-Year Tutoring Center | SW Ohio | Seller Financing
Tampa, FL
$180,000
$350K SDE Daycare / Early Learning Center – Semi-Absentee – Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
$1,000,000
Franchise Childcare Center Operations in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
$2,881,892
Daycare businesses for sale in Gwinnett county GA (Turnkey)
Gwinnett County, GA
$239,999
4 Daycare Centers for Sale
Cincinnati, OH
$250,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA
$150,000
Palm Springs, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
$450,000
Daycare - Near North Chicago (468)
Chicago, IL
$795,000
Well Established Turnkey Daycare Center For Sale!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Little Rock, AR
$5,600,000
Preschool Business for Sale in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$450,000
Indoor Play Park & Birthday Party Venue | Turnkey | Strong Reviews
Omaha, NE
$295,000
Child Care Center with Real Estate in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County, FL
$2,600,000
Highly Reputable Childcare
Connecticut
$995,000
Operating Childcare Business for Sale - Middlesex County
Middlesex County, NJ
$475,000
Premium Childcare Center Franchise in Hamilton County Tennessee
Hamilton County, TN
$2,625,000
Exceptional Turnkey Daycare Business Opportunity - Browns Mills, NJ
Pemberton Township, NJ
$140,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Clay, NY
$150,000
Clay, NY
Growing Daycare Near College Station--15,000 sq ft!!!
Grimes County, TX
$500,000
Culturally Rich Early Education with Scalable Business Model
Katy, TX
$595,000
Profitable Child Care With Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Atlanta, GA
$1,300,000
Decades-Established Children's Daycare - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
$299,000
High-Margin Multi-Location Childcare Provider Portfolio
Oregon City, OR
$2,885,000
Bright & Cheerful Early Learning Center in Thriving Community
Passaic County, NJ
$150,000
Preschool / DayCare In Nassau County New York
Nassau County, NY
$950,000
Profitable Childcare-Preschool in Southern Arizona
Cochise County, AZ
$329,000
Chantel Finch
Exp Realty
Serving Sarasota County, FL
Having personally built, owned, and operated 16 businesses and successfully exited 4—while also helping numerous clients achieve successful outcomes—our team brings firsthand experience to every transaction. Based in Florida, we are a local business brokerage firm that brings real-world experience and a proven track record of completed transactions to every client we serve. We take a hands-on approach throughout the entire buying and selling process, staying actively involved from valuation and positioning to negotiations and closing. Our experience allows us to anticipate challenges, solve problems quickly, and keep deals moving forward. We also work closely with trusted local attorneys, accountants, and banking professionals—each a critical part of executing a smooth, well-structured transaction. This collaborative, boots-on-the-ground approach is why we believe working with an experienced local broker matters when it comes to protecting value and achieving a successful outcome. Whether you are considering selling your business now or planning for a future exit, we offer a no-cost, confidential consultation to help you evaluate your options. If you are a buyer, we can guide you through the acquisition process with clarity and confidence—every step of the way.
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Turnkey Indoor Playground, Fully Designed Kids Play City , Read to Run
Rocky Hill, CT
$49,000
1571 Hale Avenue - Preschool/Investment/Owner User
Escondido, CA
$865,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Kansas City, MO
$150,000
Gladstone, MO
Turnkey Childcare Center with Real Estate in Fairborn, OH
Fairborn, OH
$1,052,960
Thriving, Established Childcare Center with Strong Reputation
Lambertville, MI
$350,000
2 School Portfolio in Harris County at $7.5 Mn with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Harris County, TX
$7,750,000
FedEx Routes – $700,000 - Sanford Depot
Sanford, FL
$700,000
Well Established Daycare Center with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Howell, MI
$600,000
Group of Preschools in Desirable Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County, FL
$21,000,000
Operating Childcare Center with Real Estate in Northern Arizona
Yavapai County, AZ
$1,260,000
Buy or Sell a Day Care and Child Care Center
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 Analyzed | 234 |
| Asking Price | $629,500 |
| Reported Revenue | $741,110 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $157,592 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $271,250 | $629,500 | $1,250,000 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $397,006 | $87,784 |
| Median | $741,110 | $157,592 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,336,331 | $320,500 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.58 | 2.49 |
| Median | 0.86 | 3.33 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.44 | 5.22 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Day Care and Child Care Center?
The median asking price for an established Day Care and Child Care Center is $629,500, though prices range from under $271,250 to well over $1,250,000.
How much do Day Care and Child Care Centers owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers is $741,110 and owners earn a median of $157,592, 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, revenue multiples range from 0.58 to 1.44, with a median of 0.86. Earning multiples range from 2.49 to 5.22, with the median at 3.33. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.86 times its annual revenue, and 3.33 times its annual owner earnings.
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