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Preschool for Sale Spring Valley (San Diego, CA)

Spring Valley, CA

Located in the heart of Spring Valley, an established East County San Diego community known for its suburban feel, family-friendly atmosphere, and convenient access to parks, schools, shopping, and...

$640,000

$640,000

Established Licensed Childcare Center in the Greater Rochester Area

Monroe County, NY

An excellent opportunity to acquire an established, licensed early childhood education center in the Greater Rochester area of New York. This is an operationally mature business with a loyal family...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $82,208

Preschool for sale in Dallas County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

We are selling a well-established early childhood learning center in the middle of the DFW Metroplex. The center has been in business for over 20 years, has a stellar reputation, and has an excellent...

$2,149,000

$2,149,000

Cash Flow: $264,053

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Adaptable Early Learning School Emphasizing Cultural Awareness

Houston, TX

This vibrant and forward thinking preschool cultivates global citizenship and language skills through tailored and thoughtful education delivered in a supportive and diverse setting where every child...

$1,249,000

$1,249,000

Cash Flow: $599,196

Childcare Business & Real Estate | Orlando, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Orlando, FL

Opportunity to acquire the business operations and underlying real estate for a well established childcare center in Orlando, FL. The school is licensed for 160 students and is located about five...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Children's Emotional Wellness Practice in Phoenix, AZ - Semi-Absentee

Phoenix, AZ

ESTABLISHED CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL WELLNESS PRACTICE - PHOENIX, ARIZONA This turnkey children's emotional wellness practice represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Arizona's growing...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $212,322

27-Year Childcare Business Ready for the Right Owner - Real Estate Inc

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Las Vegas, NV

Established childcare and preschool opportunity with a 27-year operating history. This is a smaller, relationship-driven center that stands out for its warm, home-like setting and loyal appeal to...

$600,000

$600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Building Strong Foundations for Early Learning

Hillsborough County, NH

A well-established and highly regarded early childhood center located in a desirable, affluent community. Serving infants through school-aged children, the center has built a strong reputation over...

$485,000

$485,000

Cash Flow: $161,725

Licensed Childcare Center in the Greater Albany Area

Saratoga County, NY

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving, licensed early childhood education center in the Greater Albany area of New York. The center provides structured programming across infant, toddler,...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $92,590

Preschool business for sale Chatsworth, CA

Chatsworth, CA

A well-established community in the northwest San Fernando Valley. The property enjoys excellent accessibility with close proximity to major thoroughfares including Topanga Canyon Boulevard and the...

$2,150,000

$2,150,000

Well establish Daycare/school licensed for 90 children

Fairfax County, VA

ESTABLISHED DAYCARE AND CHILD CARE FACILITY - ROCKWALL COUNTY This well-established childcare facility represents a premier investment opportunity in Alexandria Va. Operating continuously for over 25...

$95,000

$95,000

National Franchise Childcare Center For Sale in Greater Atlanta

Cobb County, GA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a newly developed, operating daycare and early childhood education center in the growing Acworth, Georgia market. The business is affiliated with a nationally...

$800,000

$800,000

Absentee-Owned | Experienced Staff, Prime Location & Strong Repeat Cus

Tampa, FL

Step into a fully built-out children’s salon franchise serving the Tampa market with an established brand presence, 500+ Google reviews, trained staff in place, and a proven operating model already...

$169,000

$169,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Eastdale Village

$150,000 - Poughkeepsie, NY

$150,000

Poughkeepsie, NY

Turnkey Childcare Center for Sale | Middlesex County

Middlesex County, NJ

Established. Affordable. Positioned for Growth. This Montessori childcare center presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational childcare center at an accessible entry price point in one...

$120,000

$120,000

Turnkey Northeast Ohio Childcare Center

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

A long-established, fully licensed childcare center in a desirable Summit County, Ohio community is offered for sale due to the founder’s retirement after 37 continuous years of operation. The Center...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $51,000

Juliet Carafello

First Choice Business Brokers of Manhattan

Serving Essex County, NJ

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 $7 billion worth of businesses. Our New York City office consists of 1 Principal, 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. First Choice Business Brokers is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (A+ Rating). The FCBB office is located in Manhattan which covers the entire New York and New Jersey Regions. The Principle Broker, Gregory J. Carafello, has over 38 years of extensive Business Ownership experience as a small to medium sized business owner since 1998.

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Daycare for Sale in Dallas County, Texas

Dallas County, TX

LISTING ID # 37570 Established Daycare Center – 40 Years | Strong Cash Flow | Expansion Potential This well-established childcare center has been serving the community since 1983 and presents a rare...

$540,000

$540,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Established Day Care Facility

Bronx County, NY

LISTING ID # 35217 Long Established (25 years) Bronx daycare center. It was located in main road. Open 7:30am to 5:30pm. Two licenses issued; Infant toddler licensed for 5 children, preschool licensed...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $105,000

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...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $453,000

Child Care Center with Real Estate in Brevard County, FL

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brevard County, FL

Another great Child Care Facility for sale in Brevard County with Real Estate included. Well known, very established school, located in an area with so many families and surrounding homes. Lots of...

$1,945,000

$1,945,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Successful mid sized day care for sale

Sussex County, NJ

Imagine walking into your own thriving daycare center where children's laughter fills the halls and parents trust you with their most precious gifts. This well-established mid-sized facility has been...

$950,000

$950,000

Established Childcare Center with Real Estate — Brazoria County, TX

Brazoria County, TX

This is a well-rooted childcare center that has been serving families in Brazoria County for nearly three decades. It has the things that are hard to build from scratch: a strong community reputation,...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

EBITDA: $80,000

Daycare Business for sale - Owner is retiring

Jacksonville, FL

Established Daycare Business - Exceptional Growth Opportunity This well-established daycare center presents an outstanding opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a turnkey childcare...

$165,000

$165,000

After School Learning, Tutorial, Childcare Center With Transportation

Orange County, CA

In 2014, as working parents, the founders were searching for an after-school program for their own children, not finding a program that fulfilled all their expectations, the founders went all in and...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $286,901

Semi-Absentee Children’s Day Care on Long Island

Suffolk County, NY

An established, profitable Children’s Day Care opportunity is available on Long Island. This business has been established over 10 years and is highly profitable. An opportunity like this is hard to...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Long-standing Semi-Absentee Child Care Center

Fairfield County, CT

Thank you for your interest! This opportunity is currently under contract and we are only accepting all cash backup offers at this time. With 15+ years in business, this state-licensed and...

$775,000

$775,000

Cash Flow: $241,500

New To Market: Established Childcare Operation in Northeast Alabama

Etowah County, AL

The Business Acquisitions Team at Sands Investment Group is pleased to present the operations and real estate of an established childcare center located in Northeast Alabama. This offering features a...

$1,799,765

$1,799,765

Owner/User Opportunity with Real Estate in Houston,TX

Houston, TX

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a 11,061 SF childcare center in a premier Houston, TX location. Available with or without existing operations, this well-positioned asset offers exceptional...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

New To Market: Turnkey Childcare Facility with Real Estate in Katy, TX

Katy, TX

The Business Acquisitions and Early Education Team has brought to market the operations and real estate of a 260 licensed capacity childcare center spanning 12,000 SF and featuring an in-house gym,...

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Price Drop! Established Youth Enrichment Franchise Opportunity

Washington County, UT

This opportunity represents an established, membership-based youth enrichment franchise operating in a growing market. The business provides structured developmental programming for children across...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $51,175

TurnKey Child Care Center in Burlington County/Owner Operator

Burlington County, NJ

Luv N Care Child Care is a licensed, turnkey childcare center in Browns Mills, NJ, serving infants through school-age children with full-day, before-, and after-school care. Under current ownership...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Child Care Business in Broward County

Broward County, FL

Established child care center for sale in Broward County. Located within a well positioned neighborhood shopping center in a family oriented area with strong surrounding demographics and continued...

$600,000

$600,000

Established Childcare Center with Real Estate | South Central Florida

Palm Beach County, FL

Opportunity to acquire an established childcare center along with real estate in a community-oriented South Central Florida market. This licensed facility features 2,000+ SF, capacity for over 45...

$660,000

$660,000

Infant to Preschool Day Care & Learning Center for Sale

Ann Arbor, MI

Established infant to preschool child care center located in the Ann Arbor area with licensing for up to Established infant to preschool child care center located in the Ann Arbor area with licensing...

$150,000

$150,000

Business Only Child Care Center - Orange County Florida

Orange County, FL

This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established and accredited child care center located in a high-demand area of Orange County. The business has demonstrated exceptional financial...

$450,000

$450,000

Turnkey Preschool Business | Attractively Positioned for Timely Sale

Hillsborough County, FL

Early childhood education center located in a dense, family-oriented Tampa Bay submarket with strong underlying demand for childcare services. The business operates from a well-maintained 3,500+ SF...

$79,000

$79,000

Absentee-run family entertainment franchise

California

Imagine stepping into your own thriving children's entertainment franchise where laughter fills the air and families create lasting memories. You'll love how this established business practically runs...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $189,058

Franchise Tutoring Center

Placer County, CA

This established tutoring and test preparation center represents a proven educational franchise opportunity in Humboldt County. The business operates from a high-visibility commercial location with...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $52,986

Turnkey Coastal Martin County Preschool with Growth Potential

Martin County, FL

Established preschool and childcare center located in a desirable coastal market, operating from a 3,400+ SF standalone facility. The school serves children from infancy through VPK and offers...

$449,000

$449,000

Turnkey Indoor Play Café & Kids Play Concept in Bergen County

Bergen County, NJ

Turnkey Indoor Play Café & Family Gathering Concept in Prime Location Established indoor family play café located in a high-demand Bergen County residential area, serving young families with children...

$50,000

$50,000

Established, Profitable Day Care – TX

Harris County, TX

Operating for over 20 years under the same ownership, this State of Texas Licensed Child Care Center has built a strong word-of-mouth reputation with repeat and multi-generational families. The Texas...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $164,778

Preschool Business For Sale Fremont, CA Licensed For Kids 120

Fremont, CA

Preschool Business for Sale in Fremont, Licensed for 120 Kids Expansion potential. Excellent high density location (surrounded by residential & commercial) Close to the freeways Licensed for 120 kids...

$1,975,000

$1,975,000

Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA

Alameda, CA

Situated in the Mariner Square area, known for its waterfront properties and marina access. The location has a unique mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. The location bene?ts f...

$250,000

$250,000

Small Owner Operator Day Care Center in Morris/Passaic County

Passaic County, NJ

Transform your career and lifestyle with this profitable daycare center that delivers immediate income and unlimited growth potential. This established childcare business generates $70,000 annually...

$79,000

$79,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Ron Chaquica

TheAgency

Serving San Diego County, CA

The Agency - Fine Restaurant Group specializes in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars and clubs in the San Diego area and throughout California. Fine Restaurant Group is able to reach a niche audience of restaurateurs that are highly entrepreneurial and are generally looking for new deals specific to the space. Whether you're looking to retire, pursue new opportunities, or simply ready to move on, we're here to guide you through every step of the process.

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Premium Primrose Franchise Childcare Center in High-Growth DFW Suburb

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dallas, TX

Entering the elite Primrose franchise system often involves a lengthy waiting list, exhaustive site selection, and significant ground-up development risk. This is a rare, highly coveted opportunity to...

$10,900,000

$10,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Premium Franchise Childcare Center in Greater Kingwood/Houston 2M+ GR

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kingwood, TX

Bypass the years of risk, construction delays, and enrollment ramp-up associated with a new build. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully turnkey, top-performing franchise childcare center in...

$6,800,000

$6,800,000

Cash Flow: $680,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Day Care for Sale in Connecticut

Fairfield County, CT

LISTING ID # 36836 This daycare center presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a stable, high-demand business in a recession-resistant industry. Childcare remains one of the...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $92,000

Established Childcare Center With UPK Partnership

Suffolk County, NY

LISTING ID # 37286 This licensed childcare center has been operating since 2016 in Nassau County, New York, and serves children across seven program platforms with a committed staff of 21. It offers a...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $152,277

Successful Early Education Center with Expansion Opportunity

Virginia

Established in spring 2012, this licensed childcare and early learning center quickly built a strong reputation within the community, offering both year-round childcare and summer programs to meet the...

$610,000

$610,000

Cash Flow: $149,522

Profitable MontCo Boutique Preschool, Near-Absentee Owner

Montgomery County, PA

When's the last time you saw a $232K net preschool in a great Philly suburbs neighborhood with a near-absentee owner for sale? Fully staffed with an excellent director, 40+ year old day care /...

$775,000

$775,000

Cash Flow: $231,958

Absentee-Owned Childcare Center with Local Reach

Middlesex County, MA

Longstanding childcare center with established operations and an experienced management team in place. Serving multiple family-oriented communities, the business offers a balanced, research-based...

$380,000

$380,000

Cash Flow: $105,320

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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