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Award-Winning Childcare Ctr with 41-Yr Track Record and Gvt Contracts

Pierce County, WA

Established childcare center with over four decades of continuous operation serving families in a high-demand market. This licensed facility operates at full capacity with a waiting list, providing...

$695,000

$695,000

Investment Opportunity: Established & Profitable STEM Education Center

Durham, NC

Strategically located near the high-traffic Southpoint area, this STEM and technology education center serves families across the growing Research Triangle region. The 1,215 sq. ft. facility features...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $152,000

Premier Franchise Childcare Center + Real Estate | Houston MSA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Montgomery County, TX

Premier Franchise Childcare Center with Real Estate - Houston MSA This exceptional educational franchise represents an 8-year seasoned cash-flowing business with valuable real estate in Montgomery...

$7,950,000

$7,950,000

Cash Flow: $612,955

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Children's Play & Enrichment Center

Harris County, TX

This is a well-established and profitable indoor playground serving families with young children across a broad age range in northwest Greater Houston. Founded in 2020, the business was created with...

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $88,553

Children’s Play & Learning Center

Colorado

This boutique early childhood play center offers a uniquely curated child‑focused environment designed for ages 1–8, providing a clean, calm, and developmentally supportive alternative to large,...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $62,222

Absentee-Operated Childcare Business w/ Turnkey Operations - South GA

Georgia

Established, long-standing childcare business in the community. Licensed operation with 109-child capacity. Quality Rated 2-Star, and participation in CACFP and Georgia Pre-K programs. The center...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $191,000

Nursery School with explosive Growth Potential

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New Jersey

This well-known Nursery School & Summer Day Camp is a NJ state licensed pre-school and kindergarten which has provided the local community with caring and professional services for over 35 years. The...

$4,970,000

$4,970,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Absentee Preschool | $395K SDE | Real Estate Available

Los Angeles, CA

Business Description Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established early childhood education center located in a desirable and family-oriented Los Angeles community. The business operates...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $395,000

Established Child & Infant Care Center

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mount Pleasant, TX

An outstanding opportunity to own a thriving child and infant care center with real estate included. This well-established facility spans over 4,000 sq. ft. and sits on 0.62 acres, offering a safe and...

$410,000

$410,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Confidential Childcare and Early Education Business for sale

Saratoga County, NY

Confidential opportunity to acquire an established childcare and early education business in Saratoga County, New York. Licensed for up to 62+/- children, this turnkey operation has developed a...

$160,000

$160,000

Oklahoma ABA Platform | 3 Locations | Real Estate Included

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pushmataha County, OK

Acquire a rare opportunity to own a well-established three-location Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) platform serving children with autism throughout underserved Oklahoma markets. This turnkey...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $360,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Child Care for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pinellas County, FL

• Gold Seal / Apple Accredited (Property Tax 100% Exempt!) • Absentee Owner • 2nd Generation Owner established in 1980 • No Before / After School Program • Licensed for 89 Children • Enrollment: 50...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $207,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turn Key Childcare Franchise for Sale - Essex County - 2 Locations

Essex County, NJ

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established childcare and early education franchise operating in a strong demographic market with consistent demand for high-quality childcare services. The...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Multi-Loc Childcare | Keystone STARS 4 | $460K+ SDE | Philadelphia

$1,900,000 - Philadelphia, PA

$1,900,000

Philadelphia, PA

Family-Favorite Indoor Play Park

Omaha, NE

Tucked into a fast-growing pocket of the Omaha metro, this indoor children's play park has become a go-to spot for local families looking for a clean, safe place for younger kids to burn energy while...

$215,000

$215,000

Bunnell Florida Childcare - Special Purpose

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bunnell, FL

Discover a premier investment opportunity at a 2,180 SF special-purpose residential property located at 601 N Peach Street, Bunnell, FL 32110. Positioned in a burgeoning area, this facility is...

$325,000

$325,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Richard A. Zarzecki

Business Planning Advisors, Inc.

Serving Palm Beach County, FL

Business Planning Advisors is not only a Business Broker but a Merger and Acquisitions Specialist. They specialize in the transfer of businesses with annual sales revenues from $ 500,000 up to $50,000,000. We offer the personal attention of a local office with seasoned professionals and the resources of a large global organization, which provides maximum exposure. If you are a Seller, we will find the right buyer. If you are a buyer and what you are looking for is not on the market, we will do an exclusive search for you. Richard A. Zarzecki has been a business broker for over 20 years and has over 40 years of business creation, development and management experience. His background includes the successful establishment and management of companies generating millions of dollars in sales. He has over 40 years’ experience in marketing, sales, account management, product marketing and implementation. This extensive experience in owning and operating his own businesses gives him the knowledge to relate with buyers and sellers on a business level, communicating in a language they understand. His extensive accounting and financial background, as outlined below, enables him to present your business in the most accurate light. His brokerage experience enables him to advise you as to the "right price" for a business. What someone would actually pay. However, the most important part is that he will tell you what he would want to hear if he were on the other side of the conversation.

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Education Tutoring Franchise in Affluent South Shore Market

Norfolk County, MA

A Proven Education Business in One of Massachusetts' Most Prestigious Communities. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, cash-flowing supplemental education franchise with over 15...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Profitable Childcare & Early Learning Center with Real Estate.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Polk County, FL

We are pleased to offer this 6964 +/- SF Newly Improved building for SALE! This renovated prime property, and profitable Daycare has large rooms/offices, a large playground, and an adjacent building....

$1,004,000

$1,004,000

Cash Flow: $207,017

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Suburban Tampa Established Daycare with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hillsborough County, FL

Bridgewater Commercial is proud to present this established daycare business in suburban Hillsborough County. This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a turnkey daycare operation with the real...

$889,000

$889,000

Cash Flow: $122,357

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Daycare | Childcare Center Building with or without business for sale

Philadelphia, PA

Turnkey opportunity to acquire a daycare building in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. This Star 4 Keystone-rated facility has been successfully operating for 15 years, serving a densely populated...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Well Established Childcare center located in Northwest Houston, Texas

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

Well established preschool with a strong reputation in the community. This is a simple, fully operational business that provides quality childcare and early education in a safe, welcoming environment....

$1,775,000

$1,775,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Children's Play Center with Parties, Classes & Events

Bergen County, NJ

An opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed children's indoor play center and birthday party venue catering to families with children ages 0-6. This turnkey business combines open play...

$409,999

$409,999

Cash Flow: $140,000

Childcare Center with RE for Sale - Burlington County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Burlington County, NJ

Offer Price $1,200,000 This center operates as a DCF-licensed, Grow NJKids 3- Star center, delivering developmentally appropriate, inclusive early childhood education. Childcare center Highlights:...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $122,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Franchised Childcare Center | Business & Real Estate | Atlanta MSA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cobb County, GA

Opportunity to acquire the operating business and real estate for a franchised, class-A childcare center in Metro Atlanta. The school has extremely strong operating fundamentals, with an 85%+...

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Investment Opportunity – Two Established Childcare Centers in Austin

$4,500,000 - Travis County, TX

$4,500,000

Travis County, TX

Preschool For Sale San Ramon, CA

San Ramon, CA

Situated in the heart of San Ramon's thriving Crow Canyon corridor, offering excellent access to major retail centers, dining, and business hubs. The property is conveniently located near shopping...

$700,000

$700,000

Turn‑Key Preschool | Clean Financials | Orlando Metro

Orlando, FL

Step into a thriving early‑education business with a decade of community trust, strong financial performance, and brand‑new revenue expansion opportunities. The facility is completely turn-key,...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

New To Market: Established Childcare Operations in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

The Business Acquisitions Team at Sands Investment Group is proud to bring to market the operations of a well-established childcare facility in Indianapolis, IN. Housed in a 12,000 SF facility, this...

$1,825,747

$1,825,747

Performing Arts Preschool & Daycare For Sale

New Jersey

HS Listing ID-71679 Unique opportunity to acquire a highly differentiated preschool, daycare, and music academy serving the surrounding Middlesex County market. Established for 10 years, this...

$760,000

$760,000

Cash Flow: $264,000

Established Childcare Center

Pittsgrove, NJ

Don't miss this opportunity to acquire a well-established childcare center in Salem County, NJ. This turnkey operation offers a licensed I-4 daycare facility with capacity for up to 37 students,...

$125,000

$125,000

Beautiful Jacksonville area Preschool with Real Estate

Nassau County, FL

This well-established childcare facility offers a strong opportunity in Nassau County. Licensed for 150+ students, the school currently serves 110+ children across infant, preschool, and school-age...

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

Beautiful Jacksonville area Preschool with Real Estate

Clay County, FL

Here is your opportunity to acquire a well established child care business and real estate in the Jacksonville area. This preschool is licensed for over 100 students presently serving almost 80...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

High-Performing Licensed Childcare Center in Nassau County, NY

Nassau County, NY

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving, licensed childcare center in the heart of Nassau County, New York. This is a high-performing, operationally mature business with a loyal client base...

$2,300,000

$2,300,000

Cash Flow: $642,000

Childcare Center for Sale with Real Estate - Bergen County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bergen County, NJ

Executive Summary Turnkey licensed childcare facility in Bergen County. Purpose-built asset with existing layout, licensing alignment, and minimal deferred maintenance. Ideal for owner-users or...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Highly Profitable Daycare Center for Sale – Prime Morrow, GA Location

Morrow, GA

An exceptional acquisition opportunity to own a highly profitable, well-established childcare center in the heart of Morrow, Georgia. This center has operated successfully for over six years, earning...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $361,000

Fully equipped spacious daycare Perfect for an owner-operator investor

$1,566,000 - Citrus Heights, CA

$1,566,000

Citrus Heights, CA

Childcare Business & Real Estate Opportunity Essex County NJ!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Essex County, NJ

Childcare Business & Real Estate Opportunity Essex County, NJ Asking Prices Real Estate: $899,000 Business: $425,000 Combined Acquisition Opportunity: $1,324,000 Established Childcare Center Available...

$1,324,000

$1,324,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brooklyn Pediatric Healthcare Platform / Early Intervention

Brooklyn, NY

HS Listing ID-71651 Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable pediatric healthcare platform serving the Brooklyn market through Medicaid-funded Early Intervention services. This established...

$13,999,999

$13,999,999

Cash Flow: $2,400,000

Large Preschool; Lic 125; 4 Star Quality First w/Low Rent

Glendale, AZ

Large, spacious childcare & preschool center in Glendale ready to thrive under new ownership. Licensed for 125 and situated in a nice and dense area of Glendale, the infrastructure is in place for...

$215,000

$215,000

Daycare Center, After School & Summer Camp Center, with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Randolph County, NC

This is a well established before and after school and summer camp serving infants through school age children in the Randolph County Area. With nearly 26 years of operations and a reputation for...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $115,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Thriving Multilingual Preschool with Customized Growth Models

Allentown, PA

Offering advanced multicultural curricula and language immersion, this preschool adapts to community needs with multiple enrollment size options. It delivers measurable educational outcomes paired...

$1,095,000

$1,095,000

Cash Flow: $510,192

Goddard School Franchise in Virginia

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Virginia

Light & Raphael is pleased to offer for sale a well-established private childcare franchise in Virginia. Real estate of $5 million is included in the purchase price. The business has strong ties to...

$6,950,000

$6,950,000

Cash Flow: $780,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Turnkey Daycare Business

Atlanta, GA

ESTABLISHED DAYCARE CENTER - ATLANTA, GEORGIA This profitable daycare business offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator to acquire a well-established childcare facility in Atlanta's...

$197,000

$197,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Established Two-Location Childcare Center in Brooklyn, NY

Kings County, NY

An excellent opportunity to acquire an established, licensed early childhood education business operating across two locations a few minutes apart from each other in Brooklyn, New York. This is an...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

EBITDA: $899,400

Eric Owens

AppBusinessBrokers.com

Serving Hillsborough County, NH

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Established Childcare Business & Real Estate for Sale - Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY

A licensed and state-regulated childcare center with over a decade of continuous operation in the Rochester area is available for acquisition. The business has established itself as a consistent and...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $370,850

Georgia Early Childhood Education Provider

Fulton County, GA

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This Company is a licensed early childhood education provider offering curriculum driven care and learning programs for infants through school age children in Georgia. The Company...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $218,001

Established Daycare Business Ready for New Ownership

$500,000 - Murfreesboro, TN

$500,000

Murfreesboro, TN

Day Care Owners Looking to expand -look no further!

Chicago, IL

A nurturing and engaging environment designed for young learners. Perfect for the existing Day Care Operator looking to expand! A pristine center, located in Chicago, this year-round preschool offers...

$300,000

$300,000

New To Market: Franchise Childcare Operations in Kane County, IL

Batavia, IL

The Business Acquisitions Team at Sands Investment Group is pleased to present the operations of an established childcare franchise — a recognized location operating under one of the industry's...

$4,799,786

$4,799,786

Established Preschool & Childcare Center with Multiple Revenue Streams

Brazoria County, TX

This well-established preschool and childcare center serves children from infancy through kindergarten and also offers a school-age program with transportation to local schools. The business benefits...

$900,000

$900,000

Cash Flow: $240,085

Operating Childcare Center with Real Estate in Northern Arizona

Yavapai County, AZ

(MBB 124) - An operating childcare center in Northern Arizona is available for purchase! The move-in ready childcare center has a long-standing presence in the community, serving infants to school...

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

Fully Accredited Montessori School & Lower Elementary Program

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Florida

Incredible opportunity to own one of the finest Non-Franchised Private Schools in South Florida. Beautiful Park-like setting with a peaceful and welcoming Entrance Area & Courtyard. Well-designed...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Infant & Toddler Childcare Center – 19 Capacity – Fully Absentee

Brooklyn, NY

HS Listing ID-71510 • Commercial childcare center serving infants and toddlers (0–24 months) • Licensed capacity: 19 children • Current enrollment: ~15–16 children • Operating for approximately 3...

$650,000

$650,000

Stellar Collin County National Childcare Franchise

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Collin County, TX

Executive Summary This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a premier early education center located in Collin County, Texas, one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States. Operating...

$11,200,000

$11,200,000

Cash Flow: $900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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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