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Preschool and Activity Center in Orlando Area for over 150 kids

Oviedo, FL

A highly reputable preschool and activity center, serving the community for over 26 years, is now available. Approved for 150+ children, this center offers a sought-after blend of educational and...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $165,009

Turnkey Faith-Based Day School with Growing Demand

Willamette, OR

This established Christian early-education center has been serving families for nearly two decades and is known for its warm culture, exceptional staff, and stable year-round enrollment. The campus...

$747,000

$747,000

Well Established Turn-Key Preschool in Highly Desirable Neighborhood

Passaic County, NJ

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a well-established preschool nestled in beautiful Northern Passaic County, New Jersey. This school offers a full turn-key opportunity in a family-dense highly...

$749,000

$749,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Profitable Scalable Childcare Center with Strong Community Roots

Cumberland County, PA

This well-established early learning center in Cumberland County, PA, offers an opportunity to acquire a thriving childcare business with deep ties to the local community. Licensed for 65+ children...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $223,576

Best Indoor playground center in Cypress!

Houston, TX

Best Indoor playground center in Cypress! This is an exciting and activity based place for kids, where you can plan for birthday parties, graduations, and all kinds of special occasions. From toddlers...

$470,000

$470,000

Turnkey Child Care Operation | Absentee Ownership | Real Estate.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Redlands, CA

This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-capacity, established child care operation together with the underlying real estate. The business operates under a near-absentee ownership...

$3,250,000

$3,250,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

Well Established Midwest Early Childhood Education Business

Ohio

HS Listing ID-68819 Well-established, absentee-operated childcare center located in an affluent Midwest suburb. The business generates approximately $1.34M in annual revenue with ~$700K in adjusted...

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

Cash Flow: $700,000

Child Care Center with Real Estate in Brevard County Florida

Established 120+ capacity center for sale with real estate....

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Child Care Center with Real Estate in Brevard County Florida

Established 100+ capacity center for sale with real estate...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Child Care Center with Real Estate in Brevard County Florida

Established 50+- capacity center for sale with real estate....

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Profitable Licensed Preschool (131-Lic.) w/ Long-Term Ground Lease..

Whittier, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected, fully operational preschool business located in a densely populated part of Whittier, California. This is a turnkey child care center licensed for 131...

$1,980,000

$1,980,000

EBITDA: $410,000

New Mrkt Daycare Lic 87 #11197

Phoenix, AZ

This stunning daycare is licensed for 87 children and is a genuine turnkey opportunity! Spanning 9,000 square feet, the fully equipped facility boasts two playgrounds and basketball courts. Recently...

$195,000

$195,000

*Under Contract* Beautiful Preschool w/ Real Estate in Hillsborough Co

Hillsborough County, FL

This spacious preschool in Hillsborough County offers a licensed capacity of over 200 students, with 110+ currently enrolled. The 10,000 plus sq. ft. facility is situated on 2 acres features 9...

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Thriving Daycare & Preschool — Turnkey Operation with RE

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Erie County, NY

This offering represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully licensed childcare center with a strong reputation for safe, dependable, and developmentally focused care....

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Preschool | Childcare building for Sale

Davis, CA

Marcus and Millichap is pleased to present a vacant specialty use property located in a dense residential area in Davis, a growing suburb of Sacramento, California. The property sits on 0.50 acres of...

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

First Choice Business Brokers - Denver

First Choice Business Broker

Serving Jefferson County, CO

Founded in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the world, with multiple offices located throughout the U.S. listing over $8 billion worth of businesses. Our Denver office consists of 2 Principals, 3 Associates, and administrative personnel. In addition, we have a select team of professional service providers we can recommend that can provide legal, accounting, planning, financing and various other services.

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Absentee Owned Daycare w/ RE

Florissant, MO

This daycare nestled along a major road and in between two housing developments went through renovations in 2021. The current owner lives out-of-state and is wanting to fully retire from the daycare...

$450,000

$450,000

Profitable Preschool in Prime South Florida Location

Florida

This successful early childhood education center in South Florida offers a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving preschool business in an affluent, family-oriented community. The center delivers more...

$849,000

$849,000

Long Established, Accredited Childcare Center with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Evans, GA

Established, Accredited Childcare Center with Real Estate – Columbia County, GA Real Estate Appraised at $2.4M – Included in Sale Established: 1986 License Capacity: 166 Children Established in 1986,...

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Daycare with a Unique Niche – Great Location

Chesapeake, VA

Fantastic opportunity to own a well-established daycare with a unique niche and strong community reputation. Located in a stand-alone building near major government offices and local businesses, this...

$399,900

$399,900

Cash Flow: $110,732

Operating Children's Play & Party Business

Houston, TX

Acquire a business before it's busy season! Own a high-margin, low-stress business loved by families and built for growth. This established 2,500-sq-ft indoor play and party center drives steady...

$75,000

$75,000

Highly Profitable, Proven Childcare Center with Room for Expansion.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Harris County, TX

01303--TX: *****Highly rated profitable Houston childcare center with owners planning to retire.*****Additional room to increase revenues and profits.*****Real estate for sale or lease pending buyer...

$3,420,000

$3,420,000

Cash Flow: $196,497

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Child Care and Learning Center - Franchise Great Deal

Fort Bend County, TX

Franchised STEAM Focused Learning Center with established staff and customers. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, (STEAM) is the focus of professional educators in the US today....

$60,000

$60,000

Cash Flow: $38,800

South Miami Preschool with Excellent Long-Term Lease

Miami-Dade County, FL

Established and accredited preschool located in a family-oriented South Miami market with an excellent long-term lease and potential for continued program growth. This childcare center serves toddlers...

$300,000

$300,000

STEM Education Franchise – Queens, NY - 22711

Queens County, NY

Turnkey opportunity to own a thriving STEM education franchise in Queens, NY, backed by a global network of over 400 franchisees. Established in 2020, this location delivers a nationally consistent...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $180,555

Five-Star Preschool and Property | Affluent Simi Valley | Real Estate.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Simi Valley, CA

Turnkey opportunity to acquire a long-established, five-star rated preschool in the heart of Simi Valley. This offering includes both the business and the real estate, consisting of a 2,961 square...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Daycare with Strong Growth Potential

Hillsborough County, NH

Well-established childcare center in a prime commuter location, known for exceptional care and a nurturing environment. The facility features bright, spacious classrooms, a secure outdoor play area,...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $176,654

Preschool Business For Sale Milpitas

Milpitas, CA

Known for its diverse community, excellent schools, and convenient access to major highways like I-880 and I-680, making it a desirable place for both families and professionals. The city offers...

$600,000

$600,000

Childcare Center w/ Real Estate. 18 Years in Business!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Atlanta, GA

Springfield Strategies, LLC is pleased to present this opportunity to acquire a successful children’s learning center with Real Estate. This Center provides comprehensive childcare for children and...

$730,000

$730,000

Cash Flow: $125,254

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Café & Indoor Play Concept

Rochester, NY

An exciting opportunity to acquire a unique, family-friendly café and indoor play space that has quickly become a community favorite. This establishment combines high-quality coffee, fresh food...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $23,970

Nanny Placement Servicem& Elder Sitting Business for sale

Annapolis, MD

Imagine stepping into a thriving nanny and caregiver placement business that's already built strong relationships across Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Baltimore and other counties. You'll love how...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $91,000

Day Care for sale

Seminole County, FL

Unlike typical day care centers, our program combines play-based activities with structured learning, helping children develop a love for learning while also building the social and emotional skills...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $63,551

Established Childcare Center – Real Estate Included

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Missouri

This established childcare center, located just south of Kansas City in Missouri, is a turnkey operation offering both strong cash flow and real estate ownership. In summer 2025, the owner implemented...

$850,000

$850,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Opportunity: Thriving Child Care Business For Sale Now!

St. Charles County, MO

Are you ready to step into a thriving child care business with a solid foundation and endless potential for growth? Look no further than this small family-oriented day care center located in St....

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $279,543

Turn Key Childcare Center For Sale In Union County, NJ

Union County, NJ

Union County Pre-School Offer Price: $250,000 Licensed Ages Served: 2½–13 years Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Ownership: Established business operating in this location for 25 years This center has been a...

$250,000

$250,000

Licensed Preschool & RE | Affluent Demographics | SBA Eligible.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Walnut, CA

Description A rare opportunity to acquire both the business and real estate of a licensed preschool and early childhood education facility in one of Southern California’s most affluent,...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Indoor Playground for Sale in Chicago's South Suburbs

Cook County, IL

This thriving indoor playground business, located in Cook County in Chicago's South Suburbs, offers an exciting opportunity for a new owner to step into a turn-key operation. Spanning an impressive...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $296,394

Established Daycare Business-NEW PRICE!

Canyon County, ID

Established in 2017 this high quality daycare is in the heart of one the fastest growing Treasure Valley cities. They are a commercially licensed facility on a corridor of the city convenient to the...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $53,443

Attractive Preschool Acquisition: Ideal for Owner/Operator or Investor

Broward County, FL

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and reputable preschool in a thriving family-oriented community of South Florida. The center is licensed for over 115 children and currently...

$600,000

$600,000

Long Time Established Preschool w/RE TURNKEY

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Gloucester County, NJ

Private Preschool in Gloucester County with tremendous upside potential. Your dream private (non - franchise) fully staffed facility is located in Gloucester County, NJ. This great turnkey Private...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Childcare Center with Real Estate – Florida

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Florida

This established childcare center is offered at $1,300,000 and includes three-quarters of an acre of prime real estate along with all existing improvements. With a licensed capacity of 90 +/-...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $249,046

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Childcare Center in Central Florida

Florida

Priced at $700,000.00, this beautiful childcare center is located in Central Florida north of Tampa. With a licensed capacity of 65 +/- children, this location has excellent upside potential and is...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $234,906

Preschool Business For Sale Sun Valley, CA

Sun Valley, CA

The property sits in a mixed-use neighborhood with nearby industrial, commercial, and residential developments. It offers convenient access to major freeways such as the I-5, I-170, and I-210,...

$1,615,000

$1,615,000

3 schools for sale NW of Fort Worth

Texas

We are selling a package of three preschools located in the North Texas area. All three schools teach children from infant to school age. The current owner is absentee from the three locations; they...

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

Cash Flow: $242,080

Sam Johnson

Parcel Real Estate, Inc.

Serving Stearns County, MN

Parcel is a full service business sales & commercial real estate brokerage providing services in Minnesota. Our team is comprised of hardworking career professionals that thrive on solving complex problems to benefit our clients. Our services include Commercial Sales, Investment Sales, Landlord/Tenant Representation & Business Sales. We have experience working with individuals, startup companies, small businesses, institutional investors and corporations of all sizes. We specialize in small family owned businesses!

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Large-Scale Education Business with Proven Cash Flow.

Alhambra, CA

This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a large-scale, established education business with decades of operating history, strong revenue, and a structure that now aligns with how serious...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Profitable Daycare Business with Experienced Staff

Bossier City, LA

Profitable Daycare with Experienced Staff An established and profitable childcare center is available for acquisition. Licensed for nearly 90 children, this business provides full-time early education...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

Large, Profitable Daycare with Real Estate For Sale in South LA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Louisiana

Sunbelt Business Brokers of Baton Rouge presents this well-established large daycare center in Metro Baton Rouge. This is a rare opportunity to acquire both a thriving business and the real estate it...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

Cash Flow: $342,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

After School, Franchise , Fremont, California

Fremont, CA

A complete turnkey, well-established After-School educational services center has been constructed, adorned, and supported by passionate, excellent instructors who bring creativity and energy to a...

$680,000

$680,000

Established Preschool with Growth Potential in Broward County

Broward County, FL

Well-regarded preschool in a desirable Southeast Broward County location. Licensed for over 75 children, the school features fully equipped classrooms and an established curriculum. With ample room...

$199,000

$199,000

Childcare Center with Owned Real Estate - Southeast Texas

Jasper County, TX

This licensed childcare center has been serving families in Southeast Texas since opening in 2012 — built from the ground up without external financing and grown entirely through operations. The...

$485,000

$485,000

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) Total Market (Average)
Number of Businesses Analyzed246 48,828
Asking Price$605,000-
Reported Revenue$695,254 $1,303,147
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$150,000 $52,126
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$246,250$605,000$1,261,250

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.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$376,750$82,491
Median$695,254$150,000
Upper Quartile$1,159,235$275,000

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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.572.39
Median0.893.22
Upper Quartile1.515.26

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 $605,000, though prices range from under $246,250 to well over $1,261,250.

How much do Day Care and Child Care Centers owners earn?

The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers is $695,254 and owners earn a median of $150,000, 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 0.57 to 1.51, with a median of 0.89. Earning multiples range from 2.39 to 5.26, with the median at 3.22. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.89 times its annual revenue, and 3.22 times its annual owner earnings.

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