Hillsborough County, NH
• REVENUE OF $1.5+M • PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY IN-HOUSE STAFF (MANY VETERAN EMPLOYEES) • 85 ENROLLED; LICENSED FOR 110 • STEADY REVENUE GROWTH YEAR OVER YEAR 38+ YEARS IN OPERATION AT THIS LOCATION •...

Hillsborough County, NH
• REVENUE OF $1.5+M • PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY IN-HOUSE STAFF (MANY VETERAN EMPLOYEES) • 85 ENROLLED; LICENSED FOR 110 • STEADY REVENUE GROWTH YEAR OVER YEAR 38+ YEARS IN OPERATION AT THIS LOCATION •...
$1,129,000
Cash Flow: $333,379

Reno, NV
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-known and fully operational swim school in a high-growth family -oriented area. The business operates out of a leased indoor facility with a heated pool,...
$458,000
Cash Flow: $165,000

Spring, TX
Established STEM Education Franchise - North Houston, TX Territory This profitable education franchise has served the Spring, Texas market for over 20 years, offering STEM enrichment classes to...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $48,000
Portland, OR
Dream Business - Own your Own Rock Star Factory!! An established Music School educating kids and adults on every type of instrument, all ages. Choose your level of involvement and let the amazing...
$750,000
Haslet, TX
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a well-established in-home and online tutoring company with an exclusive territory in a prime Dallas/Fort Worth, TX market for only $40,000! The tutoring...
$40,000
Brazos County, TX
This indoor playground offers a rare opportunity to acquire a modern, purpose-built children’s entertainment facility located in one of the fastest-growing family corridors in Central Texas....
$370,000
Cash Flow: $137,000
Eldersburg, MD
Easy to run, profitable indoor playground/ event venue with tremendous room for growth. This indoor playground has been a trusted name in the community for nearly seven years. Despite minimal...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
DuPage County, IL
This is a fully remote and fully passive tutoring business operating under a trusted franchise. The business provides one-on-one virtual and in person tutoring services for K–12, college students, and...
$35,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
Littleton, CO
Our tutoring center is one of only a few Sylvan Learning centers in Colorado and are recognized for their commitment to excellence in teaching. This is an excellent opportunity to operate as an...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Chattanooga, TN
Own a growing basketball training brand and digital platform with strong name recognition and multi-channel potential. It is a premium sports league and brand built for the modern era — blending...
$99,999
Available in Multiple Locations
Inspiring confidence through dance—Tippi Toes brings joy, fitness, and fun to children everywhere.
$50,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Virginia
Profitable childcare center with 90+ enrolled children. Established for many years in the community with an excellent reputation. The sale is highly confidential. Confidential information will be sent...
$2,300,000
Cash Flow: $429,008
Corona, CA
Romp-o-Rama, located in a thriving community in Corona, California, is a well-established and highly regarded indoor children’s playground. Established in 2015, Romp-o-Rama has set and continues to...
$1,500,000
$75,151
Brooklyn, NY
Florida
Portfolio of 4 Accredited Child Care Centers – Florida Outstanding opportunity to acquire four Apple Accredited child care centers with real estate, located in three prime Florida counties. Combined...
$12,000,000
Bethesda, MD
Tutoring center with Multi-Revenue Stream Opportunities in downtown Bethesda, MD! HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER FRANCHISE - Bethesda, Maryland. Established tutoring franchise opportunity in Bethesda,...
$49,999
Dan Stone
Transition360 Business Brokers
Serving King County, WA
Our organization consists of well seasoned, experienced professionals that provide their full attention to each Client. We seldom allow more than 8 active engagements at one time. No up front selling fees and yes we have a 90%+ closing rate.
Mckinney, TX
Interested in a “high demand” business model that combines high-margins, recurring revenue, professional nanny services, with matching software and hiring systems? Here's a concise overview: Business...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $201,000
Littleton, CO
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...
$75,000
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
San Antonio, TX
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a chain of premier child care centers that have been a trusted member of the community for over 15 years, caring for ages Infant through 12 years old. These...
$1,600,000
Cash Flow: $474,000
Cedar Park, TX
Are you passionate about music education and looking to invest in a well-established, profitable business? This thriving music school is now available for sale, presenting a fantastic opportunity for...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
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
Minnesota
Turnkey Business | Exceptional Location | High-End Clientele Are you ready to own a thriving early childhood education center in one of West Suburban Mpls’ most desirable and affluent neighborhoods?...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $296,740
Austin, TX
Interested in a “high demand” business model that combines high-margins, recurring revenue, professional nanny services, with matching software and hiring systems? Here's a concise overview: Business...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $201,000
$115,000
Morehead City, NC
Nashville, TN
Interested in a “high demand” business model that combines high-margins, recurring revenue, professional nanny services, with matching software and hiring systems? Here's a concise overview: Business...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $201,000
St. Louis County, MO
Selling an Online Kids Outdoor Store – $3k Profit / $10k Revenue Projections Here’s everything you need to know: Scalable Online Kids Outdoor Store – A fun, growing business offering a wide variety of...
$49,990
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dallas County, TX
Beautiful Child Care Center right in the Heart of Dallas in a very populated area. This is a turn key operation just waiting for some inspiring minds to take over and bring this Center to its full...
$2,500,000
Rutherford County, TN
An incredible opportunity awaits to own a thriving children's play center with a proven track record and exceptional passive income potential. This business is built on a foundation of established...
$225,000
Kane County, IL
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a well-established (13 years) in-home and online tutoring and test-prep company with an exclusive territory in the Aurora, IL area for $39,000! The private...
$39,000
Massachusetts
This is a unique opportunity to purchase your very own fully operational/ turnkey high quality, early childhood education center in the suburbs of Boston. This franchised childcare center is an...
$449,000
Union County, NJ
Car Care Ed is an in person instructional class that teaches car maintenance skills to teens and new drivers. Our experienced mechanics demonstrate how to change a tire, wiper blades, use jumper...
$1,300,000
Available in Multiple Locations
A sustainable franchise that addresses a growing need and changes people’s lives
$125,000
Santee, CA
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...
$85,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fulton County, GA
Well established neighborhood center with great reputation. Turnkey operation and recently renovated. Appraisal available for the property with NDA. Contact me today for more information about metro...
$950,000
$50,990
Brooklyn, NY
Fairfax County, VA
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving early education business in one of Northern Virginia’s most affluent and densely populated submarkets. This center has been operating for over 30 years with a...
$1,500,000
Essex County, NJ
Exceptional opportunity to own a very successful kids cooking business with existing dozens of schools contracts, birthday parties booked. This business has been operated very successfully for the...
$149,999
Cash Flow: $75,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Helping Students Find Their Future. Class 101 takes the confusion and intimidation out of the college application process.
$50,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
Perfect Center for 1st time buyer!! Quality Rated Child Care Center/Pre-School with Lottery Funded Pre-K classrooms. Excellent reputation in the community. Convenient location with superb amenities,...
$1,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
Quality Rated Child Care Center/Pre-School with Lottery Funded Pre-K classrooms. New residential and commercial development in the area. Convenient location with superb amenities, and easy access for...
$2,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
Multi-Star Quality Rated Child Care Center and Pre-School with Lottery Funded Pre-K classrooms. Steady growth from new developments and extremely attractive demographics support long-term success....
$3,900,000
Suffolk County, NY
The company operates as an early childhood education provider with two strategically positioned facilities in Long Island. The institution has developed comprehensive educational programs specifically...
$3,600,000
EBITDA: $386,000
Guilford County, NC
This established CDL school is sought after by students far and wide in NC for its exceptional training. This business opportunity is prime for continued growth with new ownership to continue to build...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $122,549
Simon Fallows
Freedom For Founders
Serving Canada
Freedom For Founders is a strategic M&A advisory firm focused on helping business owners achieve successful exits and long-term freedom. Based in Kitchener, Ontario, we serve founders across the province and throughout Canada through a personalized, value-driven approach. We specialize in lower middle market businesses (typically $500K to $10M in annual revenue), offering hands-on support through every stage of the business sale journey—from early planning to closing. Our mission is to help founders make confident decisions, unlock hidden value, and find the right buyer or partner to carry the business forward. We’re known for candid advice, strategic positioning, and high-quality deal packaging that attracts serious, qualified buyers.
St. Charles County, MO
Absentee Ownership Possible. Our mission is to provide high-quality child care services that promote child development and growth. We strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $219,020
Diamond Bar, CA
This is the second of two schools for sale by the owners. Having envisioned improving Montessori education by addressing the significant lack of modern and authentic preschool options in the Greater...
$649,000
Cash Flow: $108,000
$2,100,000
Lake Wales, FL
Founded in 2007, the Company is an exclusive and independently operated institution of higher education specializing in the specialty automotive industry. The Company provides comprehensive education...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $149,000
Miami, FL
Overview Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-performing preschool with more than two decades of trusted service in its community. This center consistently operates at capacity...
$4,500,000
Available Nationwide
It is resale reimagined. Children’s Orchard sells gently used name-brand kid’s clothing, shoes, and accessories for up to 70% off retail prices. If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Children’s Orchard franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
$100,000
DuPage County, IL
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving indoor play space and café located in the heart of an affluent, high-traffic downtown suburb. Built on a heartfelt vision by two local...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $35,129
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brevard County, FL
Childcare facility with Real Estate Included in Brevard County! This well established 130+ capacity child care center is Gold Seal Accredited and has been serving it's community for years. Located in...
$2,195,000
Utah County, UT
Own a Proven Youth Sports Business in Your Community! Soccer Stars Territory Available – Exclusive Franchise Opportunity Are you passionate about sports, child development, and building a meaningful...
$85,000
Whatcom County, WA
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...
$100,000
Greenville, SC
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...
$150,000
Cherokee County, GA
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...
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, FL
Located in Central Florida. Property included in the sale. Schools open 7:00 am to 6:30 pm 10 Classrooms Meals Provided USDA Program Van Included (Ford 2012) Pick up at 4 Elementary schools Take part...
$4,450,000
San Diego County, CA
New Owners will step into a business with outstanding customer service & a strong long-time reputation. Current programs include Recreational Gymnastics, Competitive Gymnastics, Private Lessons and...
$390,000
Cash Flow: $121,000
New York
BUYER MUST BE A NEW YORK STATE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST This practice has earned a tremendous reputation over the past two decades being in business. Trusted by pediatricians, therapists, and local...
$975,000
Cash Flow: $347,815
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
Small to medium-sized businesses in the education and childcare industry play a vital role in the U.S. economy. They offer important services that foster the early development and educational requirements of children while facilitating parents' participation in the workforce. This sector encompasses a diverse range of enterprises, including structured care facilities, private schools, and specialized services such as test preparation, camps, and professional development.
Some of the most popular categories include:
The median sale price for businesses in this sector in 2023 was $328,000. The average earnings multiple for education and childcare businesses in 2023 was 2.54 and the average revenue multiple was 0.74.
| Year | Median Sale Price | Median Asking Price | |
| 2017 | $370,000 | $400,000 | |
| 2018 | $250,000 | $287,000 | |
| 2019 | $337,500 | $350,000 | |
| 2020 | $340,000 | $375,000 | |
| 2021 | $289,000 | $325,000 | |
| 2022 | $475,000 | $500,000 | |
| 2023 | $328,000 | $350,000 |
Education or childcare business owners looking to exit their business have a multitude of options for sell their business. Whether selling to a family member, employee, a competitor, or placing it on the market, the first step in preparing your business for sale is to understand its value. To get started on an exit strategy, see BizBuySell's Guide to Valuing and Selling an Education or Childcare Business.