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...
Day Care and Child Care Centers For Sale
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Turnkey Child Care Franchise in Fort Worth, Texas – Summer Creek
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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 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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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'...
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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...
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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.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,640,681
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...
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*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...
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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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...
Cash Flow: $443,800
Adaptive Repurpose in Opportunity Zone
Auction by Ten-X™
Shelbina, MO
Online auction: September 10-22, 2026
30,000 SF Schools For Sale...
Not Disclosed
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Larry Lynn
Serving Essex County, NJ
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the country with over 100 offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Our office is strategically located in Montclair, New Jersey (NJ) where the suburbs meet the city. With New York City (NYC) and the Metro New York suburbs on our doorstep our office is perfectly positioned to service our diverse clientele. Darren Smith and the Montclair Business broker team can help you sell your business or help you find the right one to buy. Choosing to partner with a national business brokerage provides advantageous reach.
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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...
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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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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Established Childcare Center – Fully Equipped
Palm Bay, FL
Turn-key, fully operational licensed daycare serving infants to age 5 with after-care up to 13. Strong community reputation, consistent enrollment, and trained staff in place. Sale includes business...
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Absentee Owned Established Specialty Toy & Collectibles Franchise
Orange County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established specialty toy and collectibles franchise in Orange County. The business focuses on the buying, selling, and trading of LEGO® products, including...
EBITDA: $91,950
The Learning Experience
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Join the #1 childcare franchise!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,098,048
Established Child & Infant Care Center
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...
High-Margin Multi-Unit Childcare Platform
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wyoming County, PA
SchoolWise Partners is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, multi-unit early education platform serving established communities across northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded...
EBITDA: $1,400,000
Daycare Business For Sale in Central Ohio
Franklin County, OH
An excellent opportunity to acquire an established, revenue-generating daycare business serving families in a growing market. This well-positioned childcare operation offers a strong foundation for an...
Cultural Diversity and Language Mastery Preschool
Cleveland, OH
This preschool operates an award winning multilingual program with flexible enrollment options aligned to local market characteristics and buyer preferences. Proven operational results and ongoing...
Cash Flow: $450,292
Innovative STEM-Focused Early Childhood School ( Biz+Real Estate)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Williamson County, TX
INNOVATIVE STEM-FOCUSED EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL - BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE INCLUDED Established in 2017, this highly profitable childcare center presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in rapidly...
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EBITDA: $550,000
Franchise Childcare Center Operations in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Sands Investment Group is pleased to exclusively represent the sale of business operations for an established childcare center in downtown Chicago with SBA loan pre-approval. Operating under a...
Large, Profitable Daycare with Real Estate For Sale in South LA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Louisiana
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Baton Rouge presents this well-established large daycare center in Metro Baton Rouge. This is a rare opportunity to acquire both a thriving business and the real estate it...
Cash Flow: $342,000
Established Childcare Center with Strong Cash Flow
DeKalb County, GA
Established Childcare Center with Strong Cash Flow This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established childcare center that has built a strong reputation for providing quality early...
Cash Flow: $121,439
Indoor Playground & Cafe
Miami, FL
This is the only one members club for families in Miami a premium indoor playground with a cafe, event space, and enrichment programs. We solve a real and structural problem Miami's climate makes...
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Cash Flow: $280,000
*Under Contract*Established Childcare & Education Business Opportunity
Bergen County, NJ
Confidential opportunity to acquire a well-established early childhood learning center. Qualified parties are invited to execute the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and return it to the...
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.
Thriving Early Learning Center for Sale – Business & Building Included
Bergen County, NJ
Confidential opportunity to acquire a well-established early childhood learning center, including the real estate. Qualified parties are invited to execute the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)...
Childcare Businesses & Real Estate Portfolio For Sale!
Phoenix, AZ
Rare opportunity to acquire four established childcare centers serving the Phoenix metropolitan area, with the ability to own three of the facilities and lease the remaining location. Each center is...
EBITDA: $818,000
Wonderful Childcare center just listed
Colorado Springs, CO
This center has earned an outstanding reputation since its inception along with excellent name recognition. The center provides warm, loving care with an age-appropriate curriculum. The parents know...
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Cash Flow: $167,333
Indoor Play Park - 90+ Google reviews, 4.9-star average rating
Omaha, NE
SBA Pre-Qualified! Tucked into a fast-growing pocket of the Omaha metro, this family-favorite indoor children's play park has become the go-to spot for local families looking for a clean, safe place...
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...
Apex Leadership Co
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Raise more funds. Build stronger leaders. Own a mission-driven business that transforms schools and communities.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $916,578
Established Early Learning Center
Tampa, FL
This established early learning center represents a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, trusted, and deeply respected childcare and early education business in the thriving Greater Tampa Bay...
Cash Flow: $70,231
4-Location ABA & Micro School | Medicaid-Approved | 38 on Waitlist
Kissimmee, FL
Thirty-eight children are on a waitlist to enter this business right now. The rooms are built. The clinical team is credentialed and on payroll. The payer contracts are signed. What is missing is an...
Cash Flow: $966,000
Investment Opportunity: Established Autism School in Bergen County,NJ
Bergen County, NJ
An exceptional opportunity has become available to acquire a premier autism school ideally situated in a high-traffic, vibrant town within Bergen County, New Jersey.The institution specializes in...
Turnkey DFW Childcare Center | $1.05M Revenue | $258K SDE
Garland, TX
Established childcare operation in Garland, TX featuring two campuses serving 134 enrolled children with strong financial performance and growth trajectory. Business Overview: This turnkey early...
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Cash Flow: $258,000
Turn-Key Child Care Center with Real Estate — Hillsborough County, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Valrico, FL
Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established, fully equipped child care facility together with the real estate, ideally suited for an experienced operator looking to expand into the Tampa market...
Rob Tade
SellingRestaurants.com.
Serving San Diego County, CA
SellingRestaurants.com is a professional business brokerage firm specializing in restaurant and bar brokerage. Servicing all food and beverage businesses through out California. Our restaurant brokerage firm is known for adding value to our clients through great customer service, intelligent analysis and valuation, and marketing system that is years ahead of its competition. We attribute our success to not only to our aggressive internet marketing tactics, but to the amount of homework we do before we value and place a business for sale on the market. We look at each business with a fresh-eye; looking deep into the financials; studying the strengths and weaknesses of the business; looking for opportunities and envisioning who the best buyer for the space could be and then designing a marketing strategy around this vision. You'll immediately see the difference we can make to your transaction. Our brokers and agents anwser their their phones and emails! We are ready to help sell your restaurant today. Give us a call at 619-892-2765
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Profitable Preschool & Daycare Center with Strong Reputation
Union County, NJ
This well‑established early childhood education center has built a strong reputation for providing nurturing care and quality preschool programs. With a proven track record of serving families and...
Cash Flow: $302,483
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...
Turn-Key Child Care Center with Real Estate Gwinnett County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gwinnett County, GA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire an existing, fully equipped child care facility with real estate, ideally suited for an experienced operator looking to expand or a first-time owner ready to enter...
Turn-Key Child Care Center with Real Estate - Athens-Clarke
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clarke County, GA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire an existing, fully equipped child care facility with real estate, ideally suited for an experienced operator looking to expand or a first-time owner ready to enter...
Award-Winning Childcare | Premium Margins | Multi-Yr Wait
Middlesex County, MA
Award-Winning Childcare Business | Waltham MA | Exceptional Profitability | Extensive Waitlist Rare opportunity to acquire a premium childcare operation in affluent Waltham, Massachusetts with...
Cash Flow: $306,000
N Zone Sports
Franchise
Available in Multiple Locations
Fast-growing youth sports franchise with 3 revenue streams, $75K all-in investment, sky high margin potential, home-based, strong support, and true work/life balance.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $143,509
Ventura Blvd Day Care for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Montessori Business for sale in Prime Location! Investment highlights Ventura blvd- Woodland hills Business + All Inventory. Licensed for 40 children 150k spent on building/ play yard and all...
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Established Child Care for Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pinellas County, FL
• Gold Seal / Apple Accredited (Property Tax 100% Exempt!) • Absentee Owner • 2nd Generation Owner established in 1980 • No Before / After School Program • Licensed for 89 Children • Enrollment: 50...
Cash Flow: $207,000
Established Daycare & Learning Center | Real Estate Included
New Haven County, CT
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established daycare and learning center that has successfully served the community for over 16 years. This turnkey operation occupies approximately 10,409...
Playdough E-commerce's Business Canada and USA HelloDough.ca
London, ON
Hello Dough is a successful e-commerce business that has been delighting families across North America since 2018 with its unique, handmade play dough kits. Founded by Shadia, a passionate mother and...
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Established Childcare with Real Estate - Liberty County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dayton, TX
This established, standalone childcare center presents a rare opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a large-capacity, real-estate-included childcare business in a rapidly expanding...
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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.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,003,082
33-Year Childcare & Enrichment Center | Established Brand | W Houston
Houston, TX
Budget Business Brokers: Well Established Childcare business with strong client base and growing area of Houston This is a 33-Year old Childcare & Enrichment Center with an established brand, multiple...
Cash Flow: $54,000
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 Analyzed | 255 | 48,828 |
| Asking Price | $610,000 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $700,000 | $1,303,147 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $150,054 | $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 |
|---|---|---|
| $270,000 | $610,000 | $1,282,500 |
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 | $389,971 | $82,208 |
| Median | $700,000 | $150,054 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,300,000 | $280,000 |
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 | 0.61 | 2.40 |
| Median | 0.88 | 3.31 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.54 | 5.21 |
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 $270,000 to well over $1,282,500.
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 $150,054, 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 0.61 to 1.54, with a median of 0.88. Earning multiples range from 2.40 to 5.21, with the median at 3.31. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.88 times its annual revenue, and 3.31 times its annual owner earnings.
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