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...
Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale
Profitable & Established Daycare Center – Turnkey Opportunity
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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
Profitable Brand New Daycare Business
East Stroudsburg, PA
PROFITABLE DAYCARE CENTER - EAST STROUDSBURG, PA Established in 2026, this thriving daycare business offers an exceptional opportunity in the growing childcare industry. Licensed for 60 children, the...
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Accredited Early Education and Childcare Center in Fast Growing Market
Pasco County, FL
This is an opportunity to acquire a single, franchised Early Education and Childcare Business generating about $2.0M annual revenue with adjusted EBITDA of roughly $500k, operating at around 75%+ of...
EBITDA: $500,000
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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...
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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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...
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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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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Success on the Spectrum
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Open Your Own ABA Clinic: Make a Difference While Building a Profitable Business. At SOS Franchising, we empower aspiring entrepreneurs to launch successful Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy centers that serve children with autism.
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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Longstanding Early Learning Facility with Proven Financial Performance
Boise, ID
This offering provides the opportunity to acquire a proven, well-managed self-directed learning institute for children with consistently rising enrollment, strong financial performance, and 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....
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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Former School | Prime Downtown Redevelopment
Auction by Ten-X™
Warren, OH
Online auction: June 11-23, 2026
22,082 SF Schools For Sale...
Not Disclosed
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Cheryl Maloney
Vanguard Properties
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Number one listing agency in San Francisco-Number one marketing agency in San Francisco!! Vanguard is above and beyond the rest!
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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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Established High Demand Daycare Center
Trumbull, CT
This established childcare center presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Fairfield County’s thriving early education market. Operating successfully since 2020, the business has built a...
Cash Flow: $239,000
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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
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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Investment Opportunity – Two Established Childcare Centers in Austin &
Pflugerville, TX
Two established childcare centers located in prime, high-demand markets in Texas—one in Southwest Houston and one in Austin—are being offered for sale as a combined or separate opportunity. Both...
Bach to Rock
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Operate a structured music education business with lessons, bands, and ongoing monthly tuition revenue.
Daycare for sale in Essex County, New Jersey
Livingston, NJ
LISTING ID # 37606 5 Star Rated Child Care Center in Affluent Essex County with Tremendous Growth Opportunity This well-established and highly regarded child care center is located in a desirable,...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Established Profitable Preschool
Denton County, TX
Established early childhood education and childcare center located in Denton County, Texas, operating within a nationally recognized franchise system. The business provides a full suite of services,...
Cash Flow: $107,917
Family Entertainment + Pizza Business
Ocoee, FL
Rare opportunity to acquire two complementary businesses operating together in one location: Lollipops Indoor Playground and As Pizza Loco. This dual-income concept generates revenue from daily...
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Cash Flow: $85,000
Infant & Toddler Childcare Center – 19 Capacity – Fully Absentee
Brooklyn, NY
HS Listing ID-71510 • Commercial childcare center serving infants and toddlers (0–24 months) • Licensed capacity: 19 children • Current enrollment: ~15–16 children • Operating for approximately 3...
Established Montessori Early Childhood Education School – Montana
Gallatin County, MT
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, privately owned Montessori early childhood education school located in Montana. Founded on the authentic educational philosophy of Maria Montessori,...
Cash Flow: $210,044
Low Cash Entry Daycare – ***UNDER CONTRACT***
Orlando, FL
***UNDER CONTRACT*** LOW CASH ENTRY DEAL WITH SELLER FINANCING. READY FOR NEW OWNERS! Established childcare business located in a high-traffic retail corridor in Orlando. This is an excellent...
Cash Flow: $127,000
Greater Harrisburg Area - Childcare Center for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
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: $220,000
Montessori-Inspired Childcare Center – Prime Pearland Location
Pearland, TX
Ideal for expanding operators or first-time investors. Step into ownership of a thriving, well-established childcare center in the rapidly growing area of Houston. With over 12 years of success, this...
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...
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...
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.
Established Early Childhood Education Franchise
Kansas
This is a unique opportunity to own an established, franchised early childhood education center in the Kansas City, KS market backed by a proprietary curriculum and a reputation families already...
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...
Cash Flow: $82,208
Innovative Language-Focused Preschool with Expansion Opportunities
Alexandria, VA
This school’s immersive multilingual programs create engaging learning experiences for young learners in diverse and encouraging settings. Buyers can choose from flexible school formats designed to...
Cash Flow: $539,860
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...
Cash Flow: $599,196
Goddard School Franchise in Virginia
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Virginia
Light & Raphael is pleased to offer for sale a well-established private childcare franchise in Virginia. Real estate of $5 million is included in the purchase price. The business has strong ties to...
Cash Flow: $780,000
Sticky Fingers Cooking
Franchise
Available Nationwide
High-Margin. High-Impact. Start at ~$140K. Scale to $500K+. A proven path from startup to scale in the booming $50B+ children's enrichment market.
High-Demand Kids Play Center | Absentee-Run & Ready for Growth
Rutherford County, TN
Turnkey, semi-absentee children’s play center with cash flow and a loyal customer base. This well-established business operates with trained staff and proven systems in place, allowing for minimal...
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Cash Flow: $21,600
Daycare for sale
Hamilton Township, NJ
ESTABLISHED MONTESSORI DAYCARE CENTER FOR SALE Well-established Montessori daycare center located in Hamilton Township, NJ, operating successfully since 2017. This turnkey educational business...
Cash Flow: $24,000
Long Established & Highly Profitable Licensed Childcare Center
Suffolk County, NY
Unique opportunity to purchase a thriving childcare center that has been serving the local community for more than 30 years. The center is licensed for more than 100 children (infants through school...
Cash Flow: $295,000
Turnkey Indoor Playground & Party Venue - Priced to sell!
Layton, UT
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key, community-loved business! Having opened in November 2024, the business is just hitting its stride with an average year over year revenue increase of...
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Turnkey Daycare Downtown Snellville (for 72 kids) with GA Pre-K 2027
Snellville, GA
Qualified and serious buyers may contact owner David at 908-418-8969 for additional information and confidential tours. Please do not visit the facility without a scheduled appointment. IMPORTANT...
David Costello
RockWater of KW Commercial
Serving Cumberland County, ME
RockWater is affiliated with KW Commercial the commercial real estate arm of Keller Williams Realty, the number one real estate company in the United States. Keller Williams has over 790 offices in 49 states in the U.S. as well as offices in 24 countries and regions around the world. RockWater has access to the overall commercial team consisting of the most knowledgeable, results-driven brokers backed by the most innovative and scalable technology the commercial real estate industry has to offer. When you work with a KW Commercial broker, you aren’t just working with a single broker, you’re hiring a vast network of dedicated real estate professionals.
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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,...
Cash Flow: $92,590
Preschool and Recreational Program w Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Middlesex County, MA
Exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established Preschool and Children’s Program, including the real estate. The program is operated by a dedicated team of experienced educators, instructors, and...
Cash Flow: $630,152
Indoor playground for sale 7.000 sqft price 649.000$
North Hollywood, CA
serious inquires text only (747)244-9474...
West Texas Daycare – Full Capacity, Waitlist, Expandable
Yoakum County, TX
This established childcare center has been serving its community for over a decade and enjoys a strong reputation and consistent enrollment. The facility is well-maintained and equipped with modern...
Cash Flow: $82,491
Profitable Childcare Center with Real Estate
Milwaukee County, WI
This is a rare acquisition opportunity in the childcare sector, combining strong financial performance, prime real estate, and a proven educational model to create a turnkey platform for continued...
EBITDA: $323,000
The Little Gym Child Fitness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.
Turnkey Children's Daycare in Orange County
Orange County, NY
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, state-regulated early childhood center with decades of continuous operation in a high-demand Hudson Valley market. This well-established business has...
Cash Flow: $176,596
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...
Child Care Center with real estate in Lee County, Florida
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lee County, FL
This established child care center represents a compelling investment opportunity in Lee County, Florida's growing early childhood education sector. The facility has maintained continuous operations...
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...
Cash Flow: $85,000
Established Child Daycare Center in Lehigh County, PA
Lehigh County, PA
Turnkey childcare business with a strong reputation and loyal customer base. This center has been successfully operating for over 20 years and is well-positioned in a growing community. Perfect for an...
Cash Flow: $30,153
Children's Orchard®
Franchise
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.
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...
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) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 237 |
| Asking Price | $610,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $724,758 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $150,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $610,000 | $1,200,000 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $400,000 | $85,000 |
| Median | $724,758 | $150,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,300,037 | $276,764 |
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 | 0.54 | 2.48 |
| Median | 0.83 | 3.27 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.43 | 5.20 |
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 $250,000 to well over $1,200,000.
How much do Day Care and Child Care Centers owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers is $724,758 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 0.54 to 1.43, with a median of 0.83. Earning multiples range from 2.48 to 5.20, with the median at 3.27. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.83 times its annual revenue, and 3.27 times its annual owner earnings.
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