Atlanta, GA
This listing is for SafeSplash in Vinings, GA, now available for acquisition. This is a corporate-owned school currently and we are looking to sell the school to a franchisee. There is a long-term...
Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale
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Turnkey Swim School for Sale in Atlanta
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
Profitable Child Daycare Center Near Oklahoma City
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma County, OK
Check out this well-established Child Daycare Center with a great reputation near Oklahoma City. It’s in an upscale area and has 165 feet of frontage road and it sits on almost an acre. It recently...
EBITDA: $300,000
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West Toledo Daycare/Preschool Turnaround Opportunity
Toledo, OH
Over 25 year old Gold Step Up To Quality Rated West Toledo Daycare/Preschool. Licensed for 377 children over the age of 2 ½ years old. Pre-COVID annual revenues approached $2.3M. New owners, without...
Montclair Child Learning Center/Daycare for Sale
Montclair, NJ
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out child learning center in the heart of Montclair's historic district at 213 Glenridge Ave, Montclair, NJ. Located in one of Montclair's most desirable and...
Cash Flow: $36,489
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Thriving Turnkey Daycare Center
Canal Winchester, OH
Established in 2016, this profitable turnkey daycare center in Canal Winchester, OH offers a licensed capacity of 54 children and a strong, loyal customer base. With over 8 years of successful...
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15 + Year Thriving, Turn Key Educational Franchise
Texas
Imagine owning a business that truly makes a difference while giving you the freedom to live life on your terms. This established educational franchise in Union County offers exactly that opportunity....
Cash Flow: $73,462
PRICE REDUCED: Greater Harrisburg Area - Childcare Center for Sale
Cumberland County, PA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, well-respected childcare center located in the greater Harrisburg area, one of Central Pennsylvania’s strongest growth corridors. Established in...
Cash Flow: $150,000
Turnkey Indoor Soft Play & Party Rental Business – Dual Revenue Stream
Missouri City, TX
Own a children's indoor play and party rental business in Fort Bend County, one of the fastest-growing and most family-dense counties in the United States. This business generates revenue two ways: a...
Preschool and Daycare - Motivated Seller, Owner Financed
Las Vegas, NV
Preschool and daycare in great location. Great opportunity for someone looking for a great deal on a center with a lot of potential. Owner is motivated to sell quickly and is flexible with terms....
A Place to Grow
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
A Place To Grow's unique teaching style and eco-friendly vision makes for a powerful business to join.
Profitable & Established Daycare Center – Turnkey Opportunity
Fort Bend County, TX
This well-established licensed daycare center represents a premium acquisition opportunity within growing childcare sector. The facility has demonstrated consistent operational performance and...
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Childcare center for children 6 weeks- 12 years old
Georgetown County, SC
Imagine yourself making a real difference in children's lives every single day. This well-established childcare center has been nurturing young minds from 6 weeks to 12 years old, creating a...
Established childcare. Trusted reputation. Clear growth upside.
Texas
Rare opportunity to acquire an established two-center early childhood education business with a long-standing reputation, experienced staff, existing enrollment, and licensed capacity for 199...
EBITDA: $168,100
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Multi-Loc Childcare | Keystone STARS 4 | $460K+ SDE | Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Established childcare business with over 15 years of operating history in the Philadelphia market. The company operates multiple locations serving infants through school-age children, including early...
Cash Flow: $463,975
Adaptive Former School Conversion Opportunity
Auction by Ten-X™
Yankton, SD
Online auction: August 13-25, 2026
33,436 SF Schools For Sale...
Not Disclosed
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Craig Stacy
Sunbelt Business Brokers of New York and Florida
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Sunbelt Business Brokers of New York and Tampa are a licensed business brokerage agency and an established affiliate of SUNBELT, the world's largest business brokerage firm with offices around the world and established in 1983. Sunbelt Business Brokers has a strong presence in the Florida and New York markets. Sunbelt specializes in confidentially assisting owners of privately-held companies to value, market and sell their businesses, as well as representing buyers interested in professional assistance in their business searches. SPECIALTIES: Sell Side M&A Advisory, Business Broker, Business Valuation, Business Exit Planning, Business Acquisition Financing, SBA Loans, Buy a Business, Sell a Business, Florida Businesses for Sale, IBBA CBI, Certified Main Street Business Broker, Business Brokers of Florida
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Investment Opportunity – Two Established Childcare Centers in Austin
Travis County, TX
Two established childcare centers located in prime, high-demand Central Texas markets—one in Austin and one in Pflugerville—are being offered for sale as a combined or separate opportunity. The Austin...
Profitable Early Learning Center - Northeast Suburban Location
Middlesex County, MA
This thriving early childhood education facility represents an exceptional opportunity in the essential childcare sector. Located in a desirable suburban Northeast community, the center serves...
Cash Flow: $530,000
Accredited Early Education and Childcare Center in Fast Growing Market
Pasco County, FL
Please contact us for an NDA to review the CIM This is an opportunity to acquire a single, franchised Early Education and Childcare Business generating about $2.0M annual revenue with adjusted EBITDA...
EBITDA: $500,000
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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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Established Daycare Business Ready for New Ownership
Murfreesboro, TN
Established and well known daycare operation generating approximately $900K in annual revenue Fully operational turnkey business with experienced staff established enrollment and systems in place...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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The Learning Experience
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Eastdale Village
Poughkeepsie, NY
This location currently has 55 children enrolled and tons of room for growth with a capacity for 175 children. The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education...
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Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Hershey, PA
Asset Sale
Hershey, PA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 450+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
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Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise in Coraopolis, PA
Asset Sale
Moon Twp, PA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 450+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
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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...
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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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Spanish Springs, NV
Asset Sale
Sparks, NV
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...
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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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Clay, NY
Asset Sale
Clay, NY
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Kansas City, MO
Asset Sale
Gladstone, MO
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Ephrata, PA
Asset Sale
Ephrata, PA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 450+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
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Apex Leadership Co
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Raise more funds. Build stronger leaders. Own a mission-driven business that transforms schools and communities.
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Antioch, TN
Asset Sale
Nashville, TN
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Madison, AL
Asset Sale
Madison, AL
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...
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New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - York, PA
Asset Sale
York, PA
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...
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Childcare Center Lease Take Lease Takeover Opportunit
Lease Only
Pawtucket, RI
ESTABLISHED CHILDCARE CENTER - LEASE TAKEOVER OPPORTUNITY A well-established, high-performing childcare center in prime, high-visibility locations is being made available. This represents an...
Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Birmingham, AL
Start Up
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 450+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
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Lightbridge Academy
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Lightbridge Academy® stands out in the child care and early education segment with their technology, curriculum, business model, training and support.
The Learning Experience Franchise
Start Up
The Learning Experience is the #1 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 amazing...
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Open a Micro Preschool in Your Community!
Start Up
Theory® is a preschool franchise specializing in creating small, safe, beautiful spaces and magical experiences for children through methods and curriculum based in neuroscience. Our philosophy and...
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Indoor playground for sale 7.000 sqft price 499000$
North Hollywood, CA
serious inquires text only (747)244-9474...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Licensed Michigan Childcare Center (Est. 1985) | Before/After School
Oakland County, MI
Established in 1985, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed Michigan childcare program with multiple revenue streams: day care, before-school care, after-school care, plus high-demand...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Accredited STEM Business-Better Than A Franchise
Fulton County, GA
Run from anywhere. Proven. Accredited. Ready to scale. Before You Buy a STEM Franchise... Consider This Opportunity! Why pay ongoing franchise fees when you can own an established STEM education...
Cash Flow: $35,516
Calder Brokers
CALDER ASSOCIATES, INC.
Serving Monmouth County, NJ
Stephen Wain, President 732-212-2999 Susan Rosner, Managing Partner Pennsylvania 215-667-8539 Cress V. Diglio, Managing Partner Florida 407-499-2855
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Turnkey Licensed Daycare & Youth Sports Academy – Established Brand
Town 'N' Country, FL
Established in 2009, this licensed childcare and youth sports academy is a well-known, community-rooted operation serving families throughout the Tampa area. Located on high-traffic Sheldon Road, the...
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Cash Flow: $160,000
Established Premier Childcare & Family Placement Business for Sale
Orlando, FL
Premier Childcare & Family Placement Business for Sale in Orlando's Affluent Market This established franchise operation offers an exceptional opportunity in the thriving childcare and family services...
Indoor Playground and Cafe in Los Angeles
Eagle Rock, 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...
Premier NonFranchised Colorado Childcare Center & RealEstate | 20+ Yrs
Boulder County, CO
Established NON-FRANCHISED Education Business for Sale This exceptional education and childcare business has been successfully serving families for more than 20 years and has built a strong reputation...
EBITDA: $1,556,952
Premium Early Education Franchise - Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tennessee
This offering is an established, franchise-operated early childhood education center serving a growing Middle Tennessee market. Founded in 2021, the business operates from a purpose-built, fully...
Cash Flow: $543,661
Children's Lighthouse
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools™ promise to create a safe, fun, and happy place that gives children confidence, a sense of comfort today, and a lifelong love of learning, friendship, and community. Its proprietary curriculum helps children of all ages develop healthy brains, bodies and best behaviors.
Childcare Center - SW Ohio busy metro area - SUTQ rated - $240K SDE
Butler County, OH
Imagine stepping into a thriving childcare center that's already built for success. You'll find yourself owning a modern, fully-equipped facility that's generating $240,000 in strong free cash flow -...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Preschool in Orlando-Selling based on Real Estate Value Only-Call Us
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, FL
Center is licensed for over 135 students Offers infant through summer programs and an after-school program. Located in Orlando Area Good Sales Numbers Director on staff if Needed Staff is Composed of...
Preschools - Priced based on the Real Estate Only -Large School
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, FL
School in licensed for over 260 Children Income is low and needs new Owner Great Location Offers Infant to Summer Camp and Afterschool Services. VPK Child Care Tax Credit Call us today for more...
Daycare/Childcare Center
Hartford County, CT
This well-established daycare center was founded in 2016 and is located in a rapidly growing residential area surrounded by single-family homes, townhomes, and multifamily communities, providing a...
Cash Flow: $138,000
Absentee Owner - Family Friendly Indoor Playground
Indiana
One of a kind indoor play ground and family entertainment center. The center offers play options for children ages 2-12. This business was created and built from the ground up. The business model has...
Cash Flow: $262,769
LeafSpring Schools
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Attractive Average Unit Volume of $3.3 million per school, some of the highest in the industry!
Turnkey Profitable Preschool & Daycare with Real Estate!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakland County, MI
This is a rare chance to step into a respected, profitable childcare center and preschool in Oakland County, Michigan. Known for its warm environment and strong community reputation, this center...
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 Analyzed | 236 | 48,828 |
| Asking Price | $617,500 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $692,302 | $1,303,147 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $151,335 | $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 Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $238,750 | $617,500 | $1,273,750 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $365,845 | $81,295 |
| Median | $692,302 | $151,335 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,212,500 | $279,772 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.55 | 2.37 |
| Median | 0.88 | 3.23 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.50 | 5.46 |
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 $617,500, though prices range from under $238,750 to well over $1,273,750.
How much do Day Care and Child Care Centers owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers is $692,302 and owners earn a median of $151,335, 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 0.55 to 1.50, with a median of 0.88. Earning multiples range from 2.37 to 5.46, with the median at 3.23. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.88 times its annual revenue, and 3.23 times its annual owner earnings.
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