Newington, CT
Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan Learning provides a range of services, both remedial (with tutoring for...

Newington, CT
Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan Learning provides a range of services, both remedial (with tutoring for...
$250,000

Canada
**The selling franchisee is currently under contract with another buyer. This is a great time to invest in education and yourself. The Oakville Sylvan Learning Centre has been in the community for...
$100,000

California
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a Profitable College with Current Students in place and New Students signing up continuously. This turnkey specialty Barber and Barber Crossover College...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $127,861

Lane County, OR
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...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $111,092
Abbotsford, BC
With over 1000 centres – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighbourhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...
$359,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Harris County, TX
This established, standalone childcare center is a rare opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a high-visibility, prime-location business. The over 6,300 sq ft facility has a capacity...
$1,590,000
EBITDA: $172,115
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Volusia County, FL
This school is located in Volusia County and will sell fast! License for 90++ Opens at 6:30 am to 6:30 pm 5 classrooms 2 Vans USDA Food Program Picks up 3 Elementary Schools Established 2012 Building...
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ada County, ID
This unique offering combines a prime location with a successful, owner-absentee daycare business, perfect for entrepreneurs seeking a profitable investment. The property boasts high visibility, easy...
$720,000
Cash Flow: $57,911
Omaha, NE
This 8,000 sq ft custom designed school was built in 2002 by the present owner and has the capacity for 132 full-time equivalent students. This school has excellent cash flow and is located in a very...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $153,163
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
“Established, ‘Accredited, Degree Granting, TitleIV approved College of Oriental Arts. Offering accelerated Graduate and Doctorate programs to students and professionals in the growing field of...
$7,200,000
Seminole County, FL
This child care business is located in a stand-alone building—privately located and not part of a shopping center— and presents a unique opportunity for a buyer seeking a school with strong potential....
$300,000
Broward County, FL
Real Estate Included! This Private/Preschool is located in Broward County Florida and is licensed for 120+ students. Participates in the food program and is APPLE accredited. Services: Infants,...
$3,700,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, 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...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $202,886
$1,400,000
Harris County, TX
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
Looking for a rewarding and profitable investment in early childhood education? This established, highly reputable childcare and Pre-K center is now available for purchase. This is an approved Georgia...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $217,972
Loveland, OH
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...
$95,000
Andrew Popa, MBA, CM&AP
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Oklahoma County, OK
Transworld Business Advisors is both the world's largest business brokerage and also deeply local in the 200+ communities in which it operates around the country and the world. Our size gives us tremendous advantage and complements our ability to better serve our clients on matters of business ownership interests. I guarantee that no one else will work as hard on your behalf as our team will. We go above and beyond because we know the importance of achieving outstanding results for our clients. We are not content with merely doing great work, we want our clients to truly feel helped, supported, and appropriately counseled throughout our collaboration. We want our clients to tell their friends and relatives of their great experience with our Transworld team. Choose an in-state broker that can offer you excellent service and is part of your community!
Guilford County, NC
This is a turn-key, in-person, innovative STEM accredited education location for children through after-school and camp programs. They utilize high-tech labs and education curriculum to encourage...
$180,000
Ohio
This well-established and highly regarded professional development and consulting business specializes in delivering industry-leading training and consulting services to healthcare professionals. With...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $265,000
Orange County, NC
5 Star Rated Center! This is an amazing opportunity to own a well established childcare business licensed for over 100 children. Multiple playgrounds and bright attractive interior provide a warm...
$895,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a portfolio of three daycare centers, all with real estate included. Two of the locations are well-established and operating at full capacity, generating strong...
$1,063,000
Cash Flow: $52,593
Randolph County, NC
Thriving 5-Star Child Care Center – Turnkey Opportunity with Real Estate & Additional Income! Seize this rare opportunity to own a highly successful, 5-star rated child care facility that has been a...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $204,846
Glenview, IL
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over an established in-home and online tutoring company with a large, exclusive territory in a prime Chicago market for only $24,900! The tutoring market is...
$24,900
Gilbert, AZ
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over an established in-home and online tutoring company with an exclusive territory in Gilbert, AZ for only $27,500! The tutoring market is booming and this is...
$27,500
Clermont, FL
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over an established in-home and online tutoring company with a large, exclusive territory in Clermont, FL for only $45,000! The tutoring market is booming and...
$45,000
$124,450
Madison, WI
Los Angeles County, CA
World-Renowned Beauty School – Established Since 2006 This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established cosmetology and beauty school franchise that has been in operation since 2006. With a strong...
$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $795,113
Massachusetts
Well-established swim program with very long history. Program has developed its own curriculum known for its caring and effective approach to teaching swimming to children of all ages. It has an...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $184,000
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
Middlesex County, NJ
Established Tutoring Franchise – $165,000 with 20% Down (Owner Financing) Own a proven, purpose-driven tutoring and test prep business backed by a national franchise with over 45 years of success....
$165,000
Cash Flow: $90,564
Smithtown, NY
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...
$149,000
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
Bellaire, TX
Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan Learning provides a range of services, both remedial (with tutoring for...
$95,000
Georgia
Discover a rare opportunity to own a home-based tutoring business in an affluent Northern metro-Atlanta suburb. This well-established enterprise offers personalized, one-to-one education services...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $1,466
Canada
**The selling franchisee is currently under contract with a buyer Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan...
$40,000
$103,990
Fresno County, CA
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
Sacramento County, CA
This learning center provides high quality in-classroom setting tutoring services led by credentialed teachers. With nearly 30 years of refined systems and procedures, the center has a proven track...
$159,000
Cash Flow: $93,000
Birmingham, AL
Urban Air Adventure Parks, the world’s largest indoor adventure park operator, is offering exciting opportunities for ownership in Alabama! With this existing location available, you can step into a...
$2,500,000
Burlington County, NJ
Tremendous opportunity to take over a turnkey, thriving dance studio located in a beautiful community. The studio is eleven years old and continuously growing! The owner has the flexibility to manage...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Florida
According to IBIS the Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Industry is a $248bn marketplace. One in seven Americans aged 12 or older or 46.3ml people report experiencing a Substance Use Disorder...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $146,000
Anthony Samples
Murphy M&A Advisors
Serving Bartow County, GA
Murphy Business – North Georgia We are one of the largest M&A and Business Broker firms with over 250 brokers in North America. Our affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations assure sellers the best exposure when Selling a Business or Buying a Business. Murphy Business has an M&A Professional in the Northwest Georgia market. A strong presence in the community provides insight into the local market. Beyond the local market, we are a national firm and has affiliations with National and International Business Broker and Merger & Acquisition associations. This broad reach helps assure buyers and sellers the maximum access to their sale or search. Selling your company, buying a business for yourself, or completing successful M&A transactions are significant decisions for both professional and personal reasons. We are part of a network of over 250 full-time Mergers and Acquisitions professionals through the United States and North America. We utilize the Murphy network to take advantage of industry knowledge through previous transactions and corporate experience, buyer databases, and administrative support. With sales of hundreds of millions of dollars of businesses each year, we successfully represent our clients with experience and exposure to almost every industry.
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
Tempe, AZ
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...
$59,000
$150,000
Salt Lake County, UT
Katy, TX
Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan Learning provides a range of services, both remedial (with tutoring for...
$150,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
This well-established flight school has built a strong reputation for excellence in pilot training, catering to aspiring aviators from various backgrounds. Situated in a prime location with access to...
$1,399,000
Cash Flow: $241,056
Broward County, FL
Current degree programs offerings: RN to BSN, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, BS Bus/Admin, BS Bus Analytics, & MBA. Buyers Requirement: Sellers require potential buyers...
$6,000,000
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
Beaufort 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
Oakland County, MI
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...
$60,000
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
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.