Santa Clara County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, multi-unit personal service portfolio operating across three affluent South Florida markets. The business is highly systemized with experienced...
Cash Flow: $635,000
Education and Child Related Businesses in CA For Sale
Premium Kids Enrichment Franchise – Semi-Passive Owner
Tutoring Center in a busy plaza
Manteca, CA
Established Best Brains Tutoring Center for Sale in Manteca, CA. Very busy plaza with lots of foot traffic. This award-winning franchise tutoring center presents an exceptional opportunity in one of...
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Turnkey Education Franchise | Semi-Absentee | Scale Ready | Millbrae
Millbrae, CA
An established, fully operational math enrichment center is available for acquisition in Millbrae, CA, operating under the S.A.M Singapore Math franchise, one of the most recognized math enrichment...
Established Preschool + Real Estate | 205 Capacity | Santa Clarita, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Clarita, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, independently operated childcare center along with the underlying real estate in Santa Clarita, CA. Creative Years Infant Center & Preschool has been...
Cash Flow: $250,000
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...
Cash Flow: $300,000
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Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Citrus Heights, CA
Versatile 4,596 sq. ft. building on 0.78 acres with 19 parking spaces in a high-traffic neighborhood. Currently set up as a daycare, this turnkey facility is ideal for an owner-operator and can easily...
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Highly Profitable, large capacity Preschool in South SF Bay Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Profitable, large capacity Preschool in South SF Bay Area Offered Price: $1,300,000 Proj. FY 2026 Revenue: $1,373,000 Proj. FY 2026 SDE: $453,000 Licensed Capacity between 80 & 120 Location: South San...
Cash Flow: $453,000
Well established (10+ years) Driver's Education School
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
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...
Cash Flow: $152,377
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 and consistently has a waitlist....
Premier Music School in Affluent South Bay Beach Cities
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful, WASC-accredited independent music school and performing arts community located in one of Southern California's wealthiest zip codes....
Cash Flow: $121,947
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
Franchise
Available in California
A sustainable franchise that addresses a growing need and changes people’s lives
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...
Cash Flow: $303,000
Profitable and Growing Sylvan Franchise – Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
SBA Pre-approved with Three Lenders. This is an opportunity to acquire a profitable, fast-growing Sylvan Learning Center located in Los Angeles. Established in 2021, the business has successfully...
Cash Flow: $163,775
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...
Cash Flow: $175,000
Established STEM Robotics Franchise with 5 School Locations
Pleasanton, CA
Step Into a Growing, Purpose-Driven Business Take over an established and revenue-generating robotics and STEM education franchise serving Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area — one of the...
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Cash Flow: $55,000
Sacramento County Preschool | $521K Revenue | Turn-Key Operation
Sacramento County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly rated preschool in an established Sacramento County residential community. The school has operated continuously for over eight years,...
Aaron Pfeffer
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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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...
Cash Flow: $427,380
Central California Education's Finest Tutoring Center
Visalia, CA
Established, Turn-Key, and Ready to Grow! This is your chance to own a successful and well-established Tutoring Center. Located in a thriving community, this center has over 100 Google 5 star ratings,...
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Cash Flow: $52,000
Music School. Semi-Absentee. Enormous Growth Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
Transform Your Passion for Music into a Profitable Business! Are you passionate about music and possess strong sales and operational skills? Are you seeking a semi-absentee business model with...
Cash Flow: $145,000
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...
Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified
Alameda County, CA
This preschool is located in a unique growing community in San Francisco bay area, offering a comprehensive range of education including preschool education, after-school and summer camp programs....
Cash Flow: $306,892
The Little Gym Child Fitness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.
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...
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Well-known Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice - Private Pay
Orange County, CA
This well-established pediatric therapy practice has been serving the community for almost two decades, providing a holistic approach to child development through occupational therapy. With an...
Cash Flow: $124,339
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...
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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Mathnasium Learning Center for Sale, CA (2435133)
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...
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Montessori School Positioned for Future Growth Now
Diamond Bar, CA
Having envisioned improving Montessori education by addressing the significant lack of modern and authentic preschool options in the Greater Los Angeles area through acquisitions, the Sellers...
Cash Flow: $101,426
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...
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...
Licensed Preschool for Sale Orange County
Orange County, CA
Kid's Activity Club, Russian-Speaking, May qualify for E2 Visa
Orange County, CA
School of Rock
Franchise
Available in California
After School Learning, Tutorial, Childcare Center With Transportation
Orange County, CA
Absentee-run family entertainment franchise
California
Franchise Tutoring Center
Placer County, CA
Childcare and Preschool Business - Excellent Reputation, Turnkey
San Francisco, CA
Tutoring & Test Prep Center | Turnkey | Strong Repeat Business |Growth
Placer County, CA
Children's Orchard®
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Preschool Business For Sale Fremont, CA Licensed For Kids 120
Fremont, CA
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
Profitable Youth Fundraising Franchise Recession-Resistant Opportunity
Fresno County, CA
Premier Art Academy with Exceptional Profitability & Reputation
Orange County, CA
"Thriving Test Prep & Tutoring Business for Sale – 18 Years of Success
Pasadena, CA
Abhi Mathews, CFA
Minerva Valuations
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Minerva Valuations is a boutique, mid market advisory firm specializing in M&A/corporate finance, business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, and shareholder value advisory services, with multiple locations in North America. Our clients include business owners, high net worth individuals, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government organizations and smaller financial institutions in a variety of industries.
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PENDING Turnkey Homeschool Farm-Based Outdoor Education Program
Ventura County, CA
Established multi-location children's recreation and birthday parties
California
Established Tutoring Center | Turnkey | Low Entry
Laguna Niguel, CA
Kids Learning Center & After School Learning Program
Glendale, CA
Profitable Self-Run Capsule Toy & Claw Game Arcade in Prime SF
San Francisco County, CA
Taste Buds Kitchen
Franchise
Available in California
Established 5-Stars math enrichment franchise in the Tri-Valley area
Dublin, CA
Preschool Business for Sale in Danville
Danville, CA
Preschool - Well Run And Charming, 40 Capacity
Ventura County, CA
After School Education
La Crescenta, CA
After School Education
La Crescenta, CA
Amazing Athletes
Franchise
Available in California
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 Analyzed | 47 |
| Asking Price | $295,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $474,500 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $121,474 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $144,000 | $295,000 | $797,500 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $215,357 | $57,124 |
| Median | $474,500 | $121,474 |
| Upper Quartile | $792,905 | $206,500 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.57 | 2.17 |
| Median | 0.82 | 2.87 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.21 | 3.83 |
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 $295,000, though prices range from under $144,000 to well over $797,500.
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 $474,500 and owners earn a median of $121,474, 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 0.57 to 1.21, with a median of 0.82. Earning multiples range from 2.17 to 3.83, with the median at 2.87. This means the typical Education and Child Related Business in California may ask for around 0.82 times its annual revenue, and 2.87 times its annual owner earnings.
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