Gilbert, AZ
This established private preschool franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Gilbert, Arizona's thriving childcare market. Licensed for 178 children with current enrollment at 50% capacity, the...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $191,879
Gilbert, AZ
This established private preschool franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Gilbert, Arizona's thriving childcare market. Licensed for 178 children with current enrollment at 50% capacity, the...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $191,879
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pflugerville, TX
Two Well-established Childcare in Pflugerville and Austin, Texas with stable and consistent monthly cash flow. This local gem is strategically positioned in a prime location, with a reputation that...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $360,433
Wantagh, NY
Valhallan Youth Esports Franchise: A Vision for the Future of Competitive Gaming A True Turn-Key Franchise opportunity. We have done the start-up work already! A new, fully functioning business is...
$100,000
Delaware County, PA
Unique opportunity to acquire a highly regarded Keystone 4-Star, fully licensed private academic nursery school, with over 40-years of operating history. This offering includes the business, FF&E, and...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $216,730
Lambertville, NJ
Online auction: October 6-8, 2025
$325,000 starting bid
Cypress, TX
This location is temporarily closed and ready to reopen very quickly! The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another...
$150,000
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
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
Manteca, 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
Colorado Springs, CO
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
Available in Multiple Locations
Own a profitable child franchise and target the root cause of learning struggles. Thousands of 5-star client reviews. High franchisee satisfaction.
$80,000
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
Papillion, NE
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
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
Saratoga Springs, UT
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
Canton, OH
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
Scott Curtis
First Choice Business Brokers Charlotte
Serving Mecklenburg County, NC
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $10 Billion in businesses for sale since our founding in 1994. We assist business owners by locating and matching them with the right buyer. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With many offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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
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
Ephrata, 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
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
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
Available in Multiple Locations
Join Tierra Encantada and become part of a thriving, in-demand brand that sets both families and franchise partners up for success. With our proven track record and strong waiting lists, you’ll be positioned to grow and succeed in the booming child care industry.
$200,000
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
Dyer, IN
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
Comstock Park, MI
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
Tulsa County, OK
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 425+ centers open and another 245+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
Rogers County, OK
This daycare center is 3555 sqft and sits on .57 acres. It’s been operating for almost 35 years with a great reputation in the community. The center is a turn key, 5 star rated, child care facility,...
$525,000
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
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
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
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
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
Available Nationwide
It is resale reimagined. Children’s Orchard sells gently used name-brand kid’s clothing, shoes, and accessories for up to 70% off retail prices. If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Children’s Orchard franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
$100,000
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...
Pleasanton, CA
This is an innovative home preschool and daycare. Established since 2017, it has a wonderful reputation and a perfect 5 star rating on both Google and Yelp.This program is full year round and has a...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $147,120
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...
$485,000
San Jose, CA
Located in East San Jose, a busy commercial an d residential area. The property sits along Story Road, a well- traveled corridor with convenient access to shopping centers, restaurants, schools, and...
$800,000
Ohio
This is a unique opportunity to purchase your very own fully operational/ turnkey early childhood education center. This childcare center is an established trusted name in the community, boasting a...
$4,750,000
Available Nationwide
Replace your income, or earn EXTRA INCOME and keep your job. Earn money 24/7 with HEALTHY VENDING.
$30,000
See More FranchisesClarkston, GA
Established Childcare Business - Downtown Clarkston Opportunity This well-established daycare center offers an exceptional acquisition opportunity in the heart of Clarkston, Georgia. Operating...
$575,000
Chester County, PA
Well-established childcare center and pre-K school offering a solid financial foundation and is ideal for a buyer passionate about early childhood education and children's well-being. The business...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $101,000
Henry County, OH
Transworld Business Advisors of Northwest Ohio represents a great opportunity to own a highly successful, turnkey childcare business with a 30+ year track record of excellence and profitability. This...
$34,900
Cash Flow: $52,565
Florissant, MO
Well established day care with the license capacity of 96 children. Revenue is consistent. Center is reputable with a strong educational learning environment. This sale is a turn key. Serious buyers...
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
Established in 2003, this multi-site early childhood education platform has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality programming while maintaining consistent profitability across all...
$10,500,000
Jasjeet (JAZZ) Singh
Realty Concepts
Serving Fresno County, CA
At RC Commercial Ltd., integrity, professionalism, and dedication drive everything we do. Specializing in the sale and leasing of multifamily, retail, restaurant, franchise, office, industrial, land, and agricultural properties, we bring decades of expertise and a client-first approach.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Polk County, IA
Central Iowa Childcare Center...
$6,400,000
Allegheny County, PA
With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...
$180,000
Hollywood, FL
Back on the Market: Your Turnkey Childcare Opportunity Awaits! Fully operational facility in a high-demand area of Broward County. Priced significantly below the cost of building a new center from the...
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pensacola, FL
This after-school program is a unique, value-driven program made to enrich children rather than just occupy their time. It has more than one location and hundreds of students each week, making it a...
$4,649,900
Cash Flow: $550,000
Pinellas County, FL
This recently opened childcare center in Palm Harbor is thriving and ready for its next steward. With gratitude for our families and staff, I am preparing for a transition to focus on family. The...
$200,000
Available in Multiple Locations
JOIN OUR TOP-RANKED EDUCATION FRANCHISE. Take advantage of the limited-time $19,000 Discounted Franchisee Initial Fee (valued at $36K) for new franchise owners!
$110,000
See More FranchisesClay 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
Buda, TX
ESTABLISHED, PROFITABLE, HOME-BASED BUSINESS FINANCIALS PROVIDED UPON SIGNATURE OF FRANCHISE NDA Young Rembrandts is an award-winning afterschool enrichment program that teaches kids how to draw. The...
$107,000
Chester County, PA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established childcare play center with a strong reputation for providing a safe, nurturing environment where children learn, play, and grow. This is a fantastic...
$123,000
Cash Flow: $36,951
Deltona, FL
This is a Business-Only sale. The school is licensed for over 60 children and is located in Volusia County. The school was established in 2009. The school takes Toddlers to Kindergarten. The school...
$249,000
Forest Park, GA
Metro Atlanta Freestanding Children’s Daycare for Sale – $171,000 Net Profit – Fully Staffed – Semi Absentee Owner (This is an Open and Operating Business. Please be respectful and do not make any...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $171,000
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.
$400,000
See More FranchisesBastrop, TX
This is a popular indoor children’s play and party venue offering open play sessions, private events, and themed birthday parties. Located in a prime area, the business is fully equipped, profitable,...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $51,732
The U.S. childcare industry is a $50+ billion market and grows every year. This growth is driven by several factors, including increased participation of women in the workforce, rising parental awareness about early childhood education, and the prevalence of dual-income households.
If you are in the market to buy or sell a day care or childcare business, it’s important to understand how these businesses perform financially, and how they are valued in the business for sale market. To help you get started, we have aggregated data from childcare business for sale listings to surface typical financials as well as revenue and earnings multiples based on asking prices. These values can provide relevant context when evaluating individual businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
352 |
Median Asking Price |
$575,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$683,207 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$200,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Day Care and Child Care Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.57 |
2.16 |
Median |
0.93 |
3.17 |
Upper Quartile |
1.96 |
4.36 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Day Care & Child Care Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a childcare business?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for a childcare business is $575,000.
How much do childcare business owners earn?
Day care and childcare business owners report median annual sales of $683,207 and annual owner earnings of $200,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a day care or childcare business?
Valuing a day care or childcare business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among childcare businesses listed for sale range from 0.57 to 1.96, with the median at 0.93. Earnings multiples range from 2.16 to 4.36, with the median at 3.17. These values suggest the average childcare business in the U.S. may sell for around 0.93 times its annual revenue, and 3.17 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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