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Established Early Learning & After-School Platform | $1.3M+ Revenue

Philadelphia County, PA

Established childcare and early education business with a 15+ year operating history, offering established early childhood education and school-age/after-school programs. The business benefits from...

$1,550,000

Cash Flow: $443,800

$1,550,000

Cash Flow: $443,800

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Established 22-Yr Acadiana Childcare Center + Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lafayette County, LA

Established preschool and childcare center in the Lafayette / Acadiana, Louisiana market, available for acquisition after 20+ years of continuous operation (established 2003). This is a turn-key...

$1,265,000

Cash Flow: $122,260

$1,265,000

Cash Flow: $122,260

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

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...

$600,000

9

$600,000

Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Fort Worth, Texas – Summer Creek

Fort Worth, TX

This is a rare opportunity to own a Lightbridge Academy franchise in the rapidly growing Summer Creek area of Fort Worth, Texas. Opened in April 2025, this purpose-built, state-of-the-art center is...

$1,727,814

3

$1,727,814

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...

$1,875,000

EBITDA: $300,000

4

$1,875,000

EBITDA: $300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Goddard Franchise – Cleveland Area | Business-Only

Summit County, OH

This offering presents a premier Goddard® franchise early childhood education business located in the Cleveland-area suburban market, with over 22 years of continuous operation under consistent family...

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Confidential Single-Location Childcare / After School Program Business

Delaware County, PA

Acquire a well-established, fully operational childcare business with before and after school program in a desirable suburban Philadelphia market with recurring revenue, an experienced team, and...

$825,000

2

$825,000

St Johns Swim School | Completely Rehabbed | Step Up Provider

Jacksonville, FL

* Seller Financing Available * We are the premiere private swim school program for youth lessons in one of the fasting growing communities for families in Florida. This program is poised for growth...

$150,000

5

$150,000

Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Manassas, Virginia

Manassas, VA

This is a rare opportunity to own a Lightbridge Academy franchise in Manassas, Virginia. Opened in 2024, this purpose-built, state-of-the-art academy is fully operational and strategically located on...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

Apex Leadership Co
Franchise

Available in Multiple Locations

Raise more funds. Build stronger leaders. Own a mission-driven business that transforms schools and communities.

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $916,578

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $916,578

Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Champlin, Minnesota

Champlin, MN

This is a rare opportunity to own a Lightbridge Academy franchise in Champlin, Minnesota. Enrolling since May 2025, this state-of-the-art academy is strategically located in one of the Twin Cities'...

$1,217,000

4

$1,217,000

Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Ramsey, Minnesota

Ramsey, MN

This is a rare chance to step into a respected childcare center and preschool in Ramsey, MN. Known for its warm environment and strong community reputation, this center has been providing trusted...

$1,254,000

3

$1,254,000

Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, NC

This is a rare opportunity to own a Lightbridge Academy child care franchise in Cary, North Carolina—one of the fastest-growing and most desirable communities in the Research Triangle. This...

$1,205,000

4

$1,205,000

*Under LOI* Turnkey Swim School for Sale in Atlanta

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...

$100,000

$100,000

Downtown West Redevelopment Opportunity

Auction by Ten-X™

Saint Louis, MO

Online auction: November 2-4, 2026

51,516 SF Shelter For Sale...

Not Disclosed

36
Starting bid:

Not Disclosed

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Johnathan Choe

TransWorld

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.

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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...

$115,000

5

$115,000

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...

$500,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

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$500,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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.

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,640,681

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,640,681

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

13

$150,000

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...

$150,000

13

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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...

$150,000

14

$150,000

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.

$75,000

$75,000

Child Daycare Includes Real Estate, Vans & FF&E
Real Estate Only

Claremore, OK

This 3,555 sqft facility is located on 0.58 acres. It has been operating as a daycare center for almost 35 years with a great reputation in the community. The center is a turnkey, 5-star rated...

$350,000

28

$350,000

Montclair Child Learning Center/Daycare for Sale
Real Estate Only

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...

$875,000

25

$875,000

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...

$30,000

5

$30,000

Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Prior Lake, Minnesota
Start Up

This Fast-Track Ownership Opportunity is a rare opportunity to own a brand-new Lightbridge Academy franchise in Prior Lake, Minnesota—one of the Twin Cities' most desirable and affluent suburban...

$50,000

4

$50,000

Brand New Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Buda, TX
Start Up

Fast-Track Your Path to Ownership in One of Central Texas' Fastest-Growing Communities This is a rare opportunity to acquire a Lightbridge Academy franchise already in development in Buda, Texas, one...

$50,000

2

$50,000

The Learning Experience
Franchise

Available in Multiple Locations

Join the #1 childcare franchise!

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,098,048

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,098,048

Brand New Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Babcock Ranch, Florida
Start Up

This is a rare opportunity to own a brand-new Lightbridge Academy child care franchise in Babcock Ranch, Florida—a purpose-built, state-of-the-art early education center located in one of the nation's...

$50,000

$50,000

Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Fort Worth, Texas
Start Up

This is a rare opportunity to own a brand-new Lightbridge Academy franchise in the rapidly growing greater Saginaw area of Tarrant County in Fort Worth, Texas. This purpose-built, state-of-the-art...

$50,000

$50,000

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...

$60,000

14

$60,000

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...

$150,000

29

$150,000

Childcare Business & Real Estate Opportunity Essex County NJ!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Essex County, NJ

Childcare Business & Real Estate Opportunity Essex County, NJ Combined Acquisition Opportunity: $1,050,000 Established Childcare Center Available Acquire a long-standing childcare operation and the...

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Jonathan Guion

Mid-Atlantic Commercial Real Estate

Serving York County, VA

Mid-Atlantic Commercial Real Estate is a full-service commercial real estate firm with over 40 years of experience serving Southeastern Virginia. Recognized as a CoStar Power Broker, our team specializes in sales, leasing, development, and investment across retail, industrial, land, multifamily, and self-storage. With deep local knowledge and national reach, we are committed to delivering results and long-term value for property owners, investors, and tenants.

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Established Preschool

Lexington County, SC

This established childcare business offers a strong opportunity to acquire a fully licensed early education center in a rapidly growing community. Serving infants through preschool‑age children, the...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

25+ Year Residential Treatment & Accredited Education Platform w/RE

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brigham City, UT

Confidential opportunity to acquire a long-established residential behavioral health and education platform located in the Mountain West. Operating for more than 25 years, the organization provides...

$4,900,000

$4,900,000

Cash Flow: $780,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Premier Operating Childcare Center w/ Real Estate in Northern Arizona

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Yavapai County, AZ

(MBB 124) - A remarkable opportunity to purchase the real estate and operating business of a successful, move-in ready childcare center with a long-standing presence in the community and the systems,...

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Early Childhood Education Franchise

Indiana

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, franchise childcare and early learning center in the Indianapolis-area market. An operation known locally for consistent care, a strong...

$200,000

$200,000

Established Early Childhood Education Franchise

Florida

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, franchise childcare and early learning center in the Indianapolis-area market. An operation known locally for consistent care, a strong...

$600,000

$600,000

Kid to Kid
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Step into the $43 billion resale industry with Kid to Kid, a franchise that transforms high-quality, gently used kids' items into a profitable, purpose-driven business. Backed by 30+ years of innovation, unparalleled support, and a thriving community of 120+ stores, Kid to Kid offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building your own success story.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,017,375

Established Early Childhood Education Franchise

Indiana

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, franchise childcare and early learning center in the Indianapolis-area market. An operation known locally for consistent care, a strong...

$300,000

$300,000

Established Early Childhood Education Franchise

Indiana

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, franchise childcare and early learning center in the Indianapolis-area market. An operation known locally for consistent care, a strong...

$200,000

$200,000

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

Prime Childcare Investment – Stable Operations, Excellent Location

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Memphis, TN

Confidential Offering – Established Daycare + Real Estate Bartlett, Tennessee Submarket | Approx. 6,800 SQ FT | Asking Price: $1,375,000 Keller Williams Commercial presents an exclusive, confidential...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $205,400

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Opportunity Child Care Center For Immediate Sale

Glendale, AZ

A long established child care center with well qualified and stable staff. In continuous service since 2002 with current owners. Has a great early learning program including use of tablets and laptops...

$150,000

$150,000

Hi-Five Sports Franchising
Franchise

Available in Multiple Locations

Own a Flexible, Home-Based Youth Sports Franchise with Multiple Revenue Streams

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $323,458

Ideal Property for ABA + Inclusive Daycare on Hwy 78 Traffic 49K

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Gwinnett County, GA

Prime Daycare & ABA Clinic Facility – Multi-Option Acquisition Structures This turnkey facility leverages a high-visibility location on U.S. Route 78 / aka Hwy 78 near Downtown Snellville. It...

$799,000

$799,000

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 Analyzed253 48,828
Asking Price$610,000-
Reported Revenue$698,390 $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$610,000$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$83,118
Median$698,390$150,000
Upper Quartile$1,163,000$285,176

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 Quartile0.592.42
Median0.883.49
Upper Quartile1.515.25

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 $610,000, 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 $698,390 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 1.51, with a median of 0.88. Earning multiples range from 2.42 to 5.25, with the median at 3.49. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.88 times its annual revenue, and 3.49 times its annual owner earnings.

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