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Education and Child Related Businesses For Sale in California

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5-Unit Premium Education Platform — ~$14M Aggregate Revenue / ~$1.8M

Los Angeles County, CA

Five centers. One system. The largest childcare market in America. Los Angeles has enormous, durable demand for premium early education and a chronic shortage of quality seats. This package includes...

$50,000,000

Cash Flow: $3,800,000

$50,000,000

Cash Flow: $3,800,000

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Kids Business Platform - Profitable Base + Significant Growth Upside

Chino Hills, CA

Established children’s educational on activity based business model operating under the globally recognized My Gym franchise system, located in Chino Hills, where a high income, family oriented market...

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

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$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Thriving Interactive Art Studio for Sale — inside Liberty Station

San Diego, CA

Asking Price: $485,000 Own one of San Diego's most unique experiential businesses located in the heart of the highly sought-after Liberty Station Arts District. Hawaii Fluid Art Liberty Station...

$485,000

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$485,000

Move-In-Ready Kids' Party Franchise

Orange County, CA

OWN A PUMP IT UP — THE BEST PRIVATE KIDS' BIRTHDAY PARTIES ON THE PLANET. This featured opportunity is a rare one — a Pump It Up location already built to brand specification in Orange, CA, one of...

$15,000

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$15,000

Indoor Play Cafe Concept with Multi-Unit Growth Potential

Orange County, CA

This confidential opportunity represents the acquisition of a premium indoor play café and family entertainment business located within one of Southern California's most desirable regional shopping...

$4,200,000

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$4,200,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Loma Linda, CA
Asset Sale

Redlands, CA

The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...

$150,000

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$150,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
Asset Sale

Dixon, CA

The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...

$150,000

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$150,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA
Asset Sale

Palm Springs, CA

The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...

$150,000

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$150,000

Code Ninjas Franchise in San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turnkey Code Ninjas franchise located in the desirable Evergreen/ Silver Creek district of San Jose, CA. Code Ninjas is the world’s largest...

4

$199,000

$199,000

Profitable large capacity Preschool in South Bay Area

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Milpitas, CA

ESTABLISHED PRESCHOOL OPERATION - SOUTH BAY AREA This well-established preschool represents a compelling acquisition opportunity for qualified buyers seeking entry into or expansion within the early...

$520,000

$520,000

Cash Flow: $173,000

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Snapology
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Snapology is a leading children's enrichment franchise focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education through hands-on, play-based learning. With programs that engage kids ages 4-14 through robotics, coding, animation, and themed building activities, Snapology makes learning fun and impactful. The mobile-friendly model offers flexibility and low overhead, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs looking to bring meaningful educational experiences to their communities. Whether hosted in schools, community centers, or birthday parties, Snapology helps children build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $113,332

Established ABA Therapy Practice in Southern California

California

Established in 2017, this respected Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider has built a strong clinical reputation for delivering ethical, evidence-based, and family-centered care throughout Orange...

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$450,000

$450,000

EBITDA: $222,000

Large Turnkey Preschool For Sale w/Property in Tulare County, CA

Tulare County, CA

- License Capacity: over 130 students, ages 2 ½ - 6 years (preschool and kindergarten) - Well-run, turnkey operation - Seller has owned and operated since school’s inception 43 years ago; Seller is...

$550,000

$550,000

Established Tutoring Business - Multi Location Opportunity

Milpitas, CA

This is a premier opportunity to acquire a high-performing cluster of three established tutoring centers in affluent Bay Area communities. These locations have been strategically developed to dominate...

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$500,000

$500,000

Early Childhood Education Programs Company

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company operate a differentiated early childhood education platform serving families throughout its local metropolitan area. Founded in 2014 and acquired/expanded under current...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $604,000

Turnkey Restaurant + Indoor Playground & Party Venue w/ABC License

San Gabriel, CA

Serious inquiries only. A signed NDA and proof of funds are required before the business name, location, financial information and other confidential details will be released. Full Restaurant Kitchen...

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$249,000

$249,000

Tom Traina

EatZ & Associates

Serving San Diego County, CA

EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 23 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 23+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold

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118+ Lic. | Rare Montessori Business + Real Estate Acquisition..

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Joaquin County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire an established child care business together with the purpose-built real estate from which it operates. The business and property are offered together in one transaction,...

$1,999,000

$1,999,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Summer Enrichment Camp - SF Bay Area- Semi Absentee Owner

Contra Costa County, CA

Established, nationally accredited children's enrichment summer camp business serving education focused Bay Area families for 15+ years. Multiple camp locations offer day experiences for children ages...

2

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Children's Educational & Activity Club - Russian-speaking Community

Orange County, CA

Established Russian-speaking children’s enrichment and education center located in Orange County. This business offers a unique community-focused environment helping children preserve and develop...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

North County Coastal Family Salon

San Diego, CA

Full-service, family hair salon serving North County San Diego from the same location since 1985. Specializes in children's haircuts – including first haircuts and kids with special needs – while also...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Preschool Building For Sale San Jose (Real Estate Sale Only)

San Jose, CA

Located in the vibrant North San Jose area, Offers a convenient and accessible location near Downtown San Jose, major freeways, public transportation, and a wide range of restaurants, businesses, and...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Wize Computing Academy
Franchise

Available in California

Wize Computing Academy® is a leader in Children Enrichment Education and is recognized as a Top Education, Children's Products and Services Franchise.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $109,318

Two Premier Code Ninjas Centers in South Orange County

Orange County, CA

Join the world’s #1 STEM education franchise and lead two established, high-potential centers teaching the next generation critical skills in coding, problem-solving, and creativity. Code Ninjas...

$300,000

$300,000

Profitable Indoor Playground & Birthday Party Business for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Profitable Indoor Playground & Birthday Party Business for Sale Well-established indoor playground and birthday party venue, successfully operating since 2017 in a busy North Hollywood location. The...

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$50,000

$50,000

Established Kids’ AI, Robotics & Coding School — Business for Sale

Alameda County, CA

Established Code Ninjas Franchise in Alameda County An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Code Ninjas franchise serving two highly desirable East Bay communities known for excellent...

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$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $79,720

Ventura Blvd Day Care for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Montessori Business for sale in Prime Location! Investment highlights Ventura blvd- Woodland hills Business + All Inventory. Licensed for 40 children 150k spent on building/ play yard and all...

6

$285,000

$285,000

Long Time Established Montessori PreSchool and Kindergarten

Orange County, CA

Well established Locations - with many community residential build outs for increased young family populations nearby...

6

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Indoor Playground and Cafe in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

This is a sale of the well-established indoor playground and café in the highly desirable Eagle Rock community. This thriving turnkey business occupies approximately 6,000 square feet across two...

$225,000

$225,000

Music Violin Store for sale

Tustin, CA

ESTABLISHED MUSIC STORE FOR SALE - TUSTIN, ORANGE COUNTY This well-established violin store has been serving the Tustin community since 1997 specializing in the sale, rental and repair of musical...

$220,000

$220,000

Title IV & VA Approved Cosmetology School-Established Since 2006

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a premier cosmetology and beauty school franchise with nearly two decades of proven performance in one of the most competitive beauty markets in the country. The...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Cash Flow: $722,974

Established Youth Education Franchise – South Orange County

Riverside County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a long-standing, profitable Young Rembrandts franchise operating in South Orange County, one of the most affluent and family-dense regions in California. The program...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $44,264

Established Supplemental Education Franchise in Alameda County

Alameda County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This is an opportunity to acquire an established after-school supplemental education franchise in Alameda County serving students from...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $66,846

Taste Buds Kitchen
Franchise

Available in California

Taste Buds Kitchen is a unique culinary experience—kids’ kitchen by day, adult BYOB kitchen by night. We deliver fun, hands-on cooking classes, camps, parties, and corporate events in stylish, upscale kitchens designed to impress guests ages 2 to 99. More than just a cooking class, Taste Buds Kitchen creates memorable, joy-filled experiences that bring people together around food. Behind the scenes, franchise owners benefit from exceptional training, proven systems, and a clear, streamlined path to success led by an experienced leadership team. This is an emerging, in-demand franchise that blends entertainment, education, and community—turning the kitchen into a place where confidence grows, connections are made, and memories last long after the aprons come off.

$150,000

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $701,223

Reputable and Profitable Driver's Education School FOR SALE!

San Diego, CA

Step into a turnkey driver's education business that delivers immediate cash flow and exceptional growth potential in San Diego's thriving market. This 10+ year established operation generates...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $152,377

Music education center

Millbrae, CA

Melody & Joy Music Studio At Melody & Joy Music Studio, we believe that music is a lifelong journey. We provide high-quality music education for both children and adults in a supportive, inspiring,...

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$300,000

$300,000

Established Tutoring Center

Riverside County, CA

Help students reach their full potential at this tutoring center. Fully functional and furnished learning center. Current owners have prospered in this territory. Clean, modern and fully turnkey! Come...

2

$357,000

$357,000

Turnkey Martial Arts & Fitness Studio in Prime Lake Arrowhead Village

Lake Arrowhead, CA

Rare Turnkey Martial Arts & Fitness Business Opportunity in Beautiful Lake Arrowhead Village Have you ever dreamed of owning a business in a beautiful lakefront mountain community? This is a rare...

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$30,000

$30,000

Priced to Move: High Cash Flow Mathnasium, CA (2522536)

Santa Clarita, CA

Priced below market value for a quick sale! The current owner is shifting focus to other professional commitments and has priced this established, cash-flowing center to move immediately. Unlock an...

2

$129,000

$129,000

Sticky Fingers Cooking
Franchise

Available Nationwide

High-Margin. High-Impact. Start at ~$140K. Scale to $500K+. A proven path from startup to scale in the booming $50B+ children's enrichment market.

$48,000

$48,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $426,767

Established & Growing Youth Music, Art, and Chinese Language School

Corona, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established children's education center serving families in the Corona area. The school offers a diverse combination of private music lessons, group art...

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$139,900

$139,900

Cash Flow: $56,600

Montessori Preschool for Sale; Great Opportunity for 1st-Time Buyer

Solano County, CA

This popular and well-managed Montessori preschool business is available for sale in southern Solano County. It has a license capacity of 15 students 2.9 - 5 years old. It offers an excellent location...

$225,000

$225,000

Accredited CDL Training School - BPPE & FMCSA

Riverside County, CA

Established Southern California CDL and DOT compliance training business serving a large and durable commercial driver market. This vocational school offers Class A, B, and C CDL training, corporate...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $303,000

Virtual Developer Training & Certification Platform

Los Angeles, CA

This specialized digital education and technical training business serves businesses and developers worldwide through a combination of corporate training, online education, consulting, and...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Absentee Run Basketball Training & Gym Franchise

California

Absentee Run Basketball Training & Gym Franchise - SC2268 This Northern Californian Basketball Training Franchise is a California Limited Liability Company and was started almost 2 years ago, and...

2

$475,000

$475,000

Timothy Lopez

Tim Lopez Group

Serving San Diego County, CA

Tim Lopez Group is a business brokerage and commercial real estate advisory firm focused on helping owners buy, sell, and transition privately held businesses. The firm specializes in practical, execution-driven representation, with an emphasis on clean financials, realistic valuations, and transactions that hold up through diligence and closing. Founded and led by Tim Lopez, the firm brings over 30 years of experience spanning business brokerage, commercial real estate, construction, and owner-operator advisory. This multidisciplinary background allows Tim Lopez Group to evaluate businesses beyond surface-level multiples, accounting for real estate, lease structures, operational risk, capital requirements, and transition planning. The firm represents business owners across a range of industries, including service businesses, light manufacturing, specialty trades, retail, and owner-operated companies with or without underlying real estate. Clients benefit from disciplined deal structuring, clear communication, and an honest assessment of market conditions—whether preparing for a sale, acquiring a business, or planning a long-term exit. Tim Lopez Group works with qualified buyers and sellers nationwide, prioritizing confidentiality, accurate financial presentation, and efficient deal flow. The firm is particularly well suited for owners seeking a straightforward process, credible buyer screening, and a broker who understands both operations and transactions.

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Northern California Charter School Membership Business

California

This Northern California business represents a membership-based business focused on supporting and advocating for flex-based personalized learning charter schools. The business serves over 100 member...

$1,295,000

$1,295,000

Cash Flow: $427,380

Turnkey LEGO® Robotics & Financial Literacy Education Business

Palo Alto, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present a well-established, highly profitable seasonal education business specializing in LEGO® Robotics and NFEC-endorsed Financial Literacy programs for children...

$199,000

$199,000

Reputable Long Standing Independent K-12 Tutoring Center

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

$159,000

Cash Flow: $93,000

Sylvan Learning of Salinas For Resale

Salinas, CA

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...

$100,000

$100,000

Turnkey Overtime Athletics Franchise – Secure Territory & Equip.
Start Up

Turnkey Overtime Athletics Franchise Opportunity - Secure Territory & Equipment Included This established franchise opportunity offers immediate entry into the growing youth sports and athletic...

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Building Kidz
Franchise

Available in California

Building Kidz is one of the leaders in Preschool franchising today! Why? A lower investment, commitment to giving back to the communities it operates in, the highest EBITDA margins in the industry, and impacting children around the globe are just a few reasons.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,130,314

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...

$200,000

$200,000

Private Vocational School

Woodland Hills, CA

Popular vocational school curriculum with 9 vocation classes that include: Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program,...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Cash Flow: $658,688

Looking for a business person to own or co-operate my current daycare

San Jose, CA

Established Home-Based Daycare & Preschool - San Jose, CA This well-established home daycare and preschool has been serving the San Jose community since September 2015, offering a unique blend of...

$35,700

$35,700

Cash Flow: $58,700

Tutoring in Modesto, CA

Modesto, CA

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in your community? Now is your chance to own a Tutoring Club franchise and transform the lives of students while building a...

$45,000

$45,000

Cash Flow: $30,000

Absentee Owned Established Specialty Toy & Collectibles Franchise

Orange County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established specialty toy and collectibles franchise in Orange County. The business focuses on the buying, selling, and trading of LEGO® products, including...

$165,000

$165,000

EBITDA: $91,950

Tierra Encantada
Franchise

Available in California

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.

$400,000

$400,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $3,045,432

Buy or Sell an Education and Child Related Business in California
Education and child related businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell include a wide range of businesses focused on child development, learning, and family oriented services, including daycare and childcare centers, preschools, private K–12 schools, tutoring and test prep centers, learning franchises, kids’ activity and enrichment businesses, and child focused e commerce brands. The business models span tuition and fee based services (licensed daycares, preschools, private schools, tutoring centers), franchise models with standardized curricula and brand support (learning centers, crafts, sports, and enrichment programs), and product or digital models such as Amazon FBA and direct to consumer e commerce brands selling children’s products or educational offerings.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed47
Asking Price$350,000
Reported Revenue$500,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$107,169
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$144,450$350,000$649,500

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Education and Child Related Businesses for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$239,500$64,507
Median$500,000$107,169
Upper Quartile$947,404$250,000

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Education and Child Related Businesses listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.551.82
Median0.702.44
Upper Quartile1.113.88

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an Education and Child Related Business in California?

The median asking price for an established Education and Child Related Business in California is $350,000, though prices range from under $144,450 to well over $649,500.

How much do Education and Child Related Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Education and Child Related Businesses in California is $500,000 and owners earn a median of $107,169, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an Education and Child Related Business?

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 Education and Child Related Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.55 to 1.11, with a median of 0.70. Earning multiples range from 1.82 to 3.88, with the median at 2.44. This means the typical Education and Child Related Business in California may ask for around 0.70 times its annual revenue, and 2.44 times its annual owner earnings.

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