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Licensed Daycare Center with Key Agency Contracts

Beaver County, PA

Established business operating a fully licensed and reputable childcare center capacity-rated for up to 66 children. The facility maintains long- standing partnerships and vital agency contracts,...

$385,000

$385,000

Cash Flow: $150,054

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

Turnkey Childcare Business and Real Estate in Essex County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Essex County, NJ

​Childcare Business & Real Estate Opportunity Asking Price: RE and Business Combined Acquisition Opportunity: $1,050,000 Acquire a long-standing childcare operation and the underlying real estate in...

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Preschool Business For Sale Fremont , CA (Mission)

Fremont, CA

Situated along a prominent commercial corridor in Fremont, CA, offering excellent visibility and convenient access to surrounding residential communities and businesses. The property benefits from its...

$300,000

$300,000

Profitable large capacity Preschool in South SF Bay Area

Santa Clara County, CA

ESTABLISHED PRESCHOOL OPERATION - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA This well-established preschool represents a compelling acquisition opportunity for qualified buyers seeking entry into or expansion...

$520,000

$520,000

Cash Flow: $173,000

Successful Bilingual Day Care in Affluent town in Essex County

Essex County, NJ

Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this turnkey bilingual daycare delivering immediate cash flow and growth potential in an affluent Essex County community. You'll acquire an...

$650,000

$650,000

Pre-School for Sale in New Castle County, Delaware

New Castle County, DE

LISTING ID # 37691 Owner works 40 hours. Licensed for infants through 12 years old. The facility has a playground, participates in state special-needs and educational programs, and prepares children...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Strong Community Reputation

Burleigh County, ND

Real estate included....

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Tailored Early Education Business with Flexible Model

Charlotte, NC

This preschool business stands out with its half-day, curriculum-based approach inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles. Focused on fostering academic growth, creativity, and...

$839,999

$839,999

Cash Flow: $192,513

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...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $365,670

Exceptional Childcare Center

Palm Beach County, FL

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDCARE CENTER - PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL This premier accredited preschool represents an outstanding investment opportunity in Palm Beach County's thriving childcare market. With over a...

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Cash Flow: $800,000

Thriving, Established Childcare Center with Strong Reputation

Lambertville, MI

Established childcare center operating successfully since 2012 in Lambertville, MI, serving Monroe County's growing community of young families. This turnkey operation offers an exceptional...

$350,000

$350,000

Large successful center in a vibrant community

Somerset County, NJ

Step into immediate profitability with this turnkey daycare operation that eliminates the typical startup risks and lengthy ramp-up period. You'll acquire an established customer base of loyal...

$995,000

$995,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Loma Linda, CA

$150,000 - Redlands, CA

$150,000

Redlands, CA

Turnkey State-Licensed School-Age Daycare + Summer Camp

Oakland County, MI

Rare 40+-year-established, state-licensed school-age daycare business in Oakland County, MI - one of Metro Detroit's top-ranked school districts and among the wealthiest suburbs in Michigan. This is a...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $85,738

Profitable Franchise Preschool in Collin County

Texas

This established franchise preschool is located in the highly desirable Collin County, Texas market and represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey childcare business. The...

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

Cash Flow: $1,089,673

Will Holmes

WHC

Serving Baltimore City County, MD

For 20 years, WHC has served Entrepreneurs. We provide the strategic capital and M&A expertise Maryland entrepreneurs need to acquire, scale, and exit with confidence. We specialize in deals under $10 million.

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Afterschool Leadership Academy - Sports, Extracurriculars, Academics

Issaquah, WA

Established Afterschool Leadership Academy serving four prosperous Eastside Seattle communities since 2009. This turnkey operation generates $2.08M in annual revenue with $610K in seller's...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $610,000

010345--NJ Successful, Profitable Childcare Company Available

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sussex County, NJ

010345--NJ: Experienced, Non-Owner Management Team In Place.*****Located approximately one hour or less from NYC, Greenwich, CT, Newark, NJ and two hours from Philly.*****Nearly all private pay...

$2,209,000

$2,209,000

Cash Flow: $120,864

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Daycare with Licensed Capacity and Room to Grow

Dorchester County, SC

Established child care center offered at $195,000. The center reported $693,935 in 2025 revenue and is licensed for up to 99 children. Two classrooms are not currently in use, creating an opportunity...

$195,000

$195,000

Licensed Childcare Center$1.12M Revenue $400K Asking

Humble, TX

HS Listing ID-71399 Established and profitable licensed childcare center serving the Humble, Atascocita, and Kingwood markets. This turnkey operation has been in business for more than seven years and...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $76,066

New To Market: Childcare Business and Operations in Atlanta MSA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Newton County, GA

The Early Education Team at Sands Investment Group is proud to present the operations and real estate of an established childcare center in the Atlanta MSA. This listing features a 7,500 SF facility...

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

145+ Lic | Los Angeles County | Child Care Ctr. | Exceptional Upside.

Los Angeles County, CA

We are pleased to present the exclusive opportunity to acquire a well-established child care and early education business with a licensed capacity exceeding 145 children. Serving a desirable...

$1,299,000

$1,299,000

Huge - Kids Indoor Playground & B'day Party-Bergen County, NJ

Bergen County, NJ

Wonderland Play & Party is a turnkey indoor family entertainment center located in Bergen County, New Jersey. The business offers a clean, safe, and climate-controlled indoor playground designed for...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

2 Unit Childcare Portfolio For Sale in Southern Washington

Benton County, WA

The Early Education Team at Sands Investment Group is pleased to present a rare opportunity to acquire two turnkey childcare centers located in Southern Washington. With a combined licensed capacity...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA

$150,000 - Dixon, CA

$150,000

Dixon, CA

Established Children's Play and Learning Center

Chattanooga, TN

The Little Sprout Spot is a beloved indoor play space designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and the caregivers who love them. Located in a family-centered community, this thoughtfully created space...

$12,000

$12,000

Turnkey Childcare Expansion Opportunity for Existing Operators

Cincinnati, OH

Strategic Childcare Expansion Opportunity – Seller Financing Available This is a unique opportunity for an experienced childcare operator or multi-site organization to accelerate growth by acquiring...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $331,000

Established daycare in the Nottingham Perry Hall area

Baltimore County, MD

Established daycare with upside for increased enrollment, capacity, and fee structure....

$550,000

$550,000

Childcare Center - - Reputable - Discounted Asking Price

Orange County, NY

20 years ago, the current owner started the center from scratch. This is a larger-than-average center, and there is an opportunity to increase enrollment by making unused space available. There is...

$149,500

$149,500

Cash Flow: $94,000

Group of 3 Schools in North Texas

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas

Package of three (3) preschools and the real estate. All preschools enroll students from 6 weeks old through school-age. They are profitable operating schools with a full-time Director running the...

$10,250,000

$10,250,000

Cash Flow: $1,505,236

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Multicultural Early Childhood School

Cincinnati, OH

This preschool fosters bilingualism and cultural awareness in welcoming environments tailored to children’s developmental needs. Research shows that bilingual early education strengthens cognitive...

$1,075,138

$1,075,138

Cash Flow: $481,151

Event center

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lacon, IL

ESTABLISHED EVENT CENTER - LACON, ILLINOIS This turnkey event center presents an exceptional opportunity in Marshall County's underserved market. Established in 2022, this 6,300 square foot facility...

$450,000

$450,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Daycare with High Enrollment and Prime Location

Lancaster County, PA

This thriving daycare center presents an exceptional opportunity for a passionate owner-operator to step into a successful and expanding business. Boasting consistent growth in enrollment, a dedicated...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $58,003

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...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $35,516

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...

$5,375,000

$5,375,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Spanish Springs, NV

$150,000 - Sparks, NV

$150,000

Sparks, NV

Turnkey Child Care Center with Experienced Staff & Strong Rep

Sangamon County, IL

Thriving Turnkey Child Care Center with Experienced Staff & Strong Reputation Confidential Business Opportunity – Sangamon County, Illinois This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established,...

$150,000

$150,000

Absentee Licensed Childcare Center + Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Indiana

Well-established, licensed childcare center and preschool in Southern Indiana, offered together with its owned real estate. The center has served the same community for more than three decades and...

$1,780,000

$1,780,000

EBITDA: $285,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Accredited South Broward Preschool with Real Estate | $1.5M Revenue

Broward County, FL

Established early learning center with real estate included in a desirable South Broward County location. This well-maintained preschool serves infants through VPK and after-school students and is...

$5,199,000

$5,199,000

Established Franchise Childcare Center — Dallas area

Collin County, TX

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, established franchise childcare center in the Dallas market, backed by one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This is a turnkey business...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Established Franchise Childcare Center — Greater Houston area

Harris County, TX

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, established franchise childcare center in the Houston market, backed by one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This is a turnkey...

$6,800,000

$6,800,000

Large Child Care Business - Charlotte Metro Area of NC

North Carolina

Solutions4ChildCare is pleased to provide exclusive representation of an excellent large childcare business with a history of high enrollment, revenue, and profitability. The seller seeks a buyer with...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $350,000

'Blue Sky' Opportunity: Child Indoor Play Space & Birthday Venue

Lutz, FL

Turnkey indoor play concept in Pasco County with strong early momentum and growing community recognition. This facility offers a fun, safe environment for children to play, explore, and create...

$60,000

$60,000

Established Indoor Playground & Private Party Venue for Sale

Broward County, FL

ESTABLISHED INDOOR PLAYGROUND & PRIVATE PARTY VENUE FOR SALE This thriving indoor playground and private party venue represents an exceptional opportunity in Broward County's growing family...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

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The Business Exchange

Serving Barnstable County, MA

The Business Exchange ("TBX") specializes in the disposition of closely held lower middle-market companies and "main street" businesses. We offer buyer representation services for business acquisitions. and an array of commercial real estate advisory and transaction services. Our Mission; Through experience, integrity and confidence deliver vast knowledge of our industry and utilize our market resources in such a way to best serve our clients by implementing strategy and executing customized solutions to achieve their goals.

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Proven Educational Franchise with Complete Team and Room to Grow

Richmond, TX

Ever dreamed of owning a business that truly makes a difference in your community? If you’re looking for a low‑cost, recession‑resistant, lifestyle‑friendly franchise with a long track record of...

$72,000

$72,000

Cash Flow: $34,933

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...

$100,000

$100,000

New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Palm Springs, CA

$150,000 - Palm Springs, CA

$150,000

Palm Springs, CA

Established National Childcare Franchise with RE at $5.5 Mn

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Williamson County, TX

This well established National Childcare Franchise location is a great opportunity for a new Operator or an existing operator looking to expand. The sale includes the Real Estate and the Business. The...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Long-Standing Successful Daycare #1107

Rolla, MO

This well-established daycare facility located in Mid-Missouri provides a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. Conveniently located in high-demand area, the business has built a...

$300,000

$300,000

Play Café, Membership Club & Party Venue

Miami, FL

TURN-KEY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT EMPIRE: Generate $190K Annual Cash Flow in Miami's Hottest Neighborhood Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with Loulou House, a proven family...

$570,000

$570,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

Premier Early Learning Center | Standalone Facility in Pinellas County

Pinellas County, FL

Established early learning center licensed for 200+ children, serving infants through school age with diversified revenue streams. Operates from a standalone, purpose-built facility with outdoor...

$6,900,000

$6,900,000

15+ Year Turnkey Educational Franchise – High ROI, Ready to Scale

Flower Mound, TX

Picture yourself owning a thriving educational franchise that’s been serving families in Flower Mound for over 15 years. This isn’t just a business — it’s a chance to make a real impact while building...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $73,462

Premier Early Learning Center for Sale-Established Since 2007

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mcallen, TX

Premier Early Learning Center for Sale - Established Since 2007 This is a rare opportunity to acquire an award-winning early learning center with real estate included. Established in 2007, this...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Preschool Business For Sale Oakdale, CA

Oakdale, CA

Located in a charming, small-town neighborhood known for its welcoming community and rich history. Oakdale, often referred to as the "Cowboy Capital of the World," offers a blend of rural charm and...

$510,000

$510,000

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 Analyzed253 48,828
Asking Price$600,000-
Reported Revenue$700,000 $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
$280,000$600,000$1,300,000

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$386,053$82,208
Median$700,000$150,000
Upper Quartile$1,189,872$279,543

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 Quartile0.592.41
Median0.883.50
Upper Quartile1.505.16

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 $600,000, though prices range from under $280,000 to well over $1,300,000.

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

The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers is $700,000 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 0.59 to 1.50, with a median of 0.88. Earning multiples range from 2.41 to 5.16, with the median at 3.50. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.88 times its annual revenue, and 3.50 times its annual owner earnings.

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