Tulsa, OK
Price is discounted to generate a sale. The long time owner of Tulsa's best private play and party center for kids needs to move on. This gives a new owner a huge opportunity to step in with fresh...

Tulsa, OK
Price is discounted to generate a sale. The long time owner of Tulsa's best private play and party center for kids needs to move on. This gives a new owner a huge opportunity to step in with fresh...
Cash Flow: $50,000

Richardson, TX
Prime Childcare Opportunity in Richardson, Texas Established in 2008, this profitable daycare business presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire both a thriving operation and valuable real estate...
Cash Flow: $209,000

Okeechobee County, FL
100+- capacity center with real estate now available. Fully staffed and equipped....

Brevard County, FL
Well established child care center for sale. Fully staffed and equipped and ready for new ownership....
Travis County, TX
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established and highly regarded operation that has carved out a unique niche in the children’s play and development market. It offers an ideal acquisition for...
Cash Flow: $207,050
Prince William County, VA
Well-established, operational daycare/preschool/private prek - serving children ages infant - 5 years & 11 months, located in Manassas, VA. This is a profitable opportunity for an early childhood...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
Turn-key, profitable childcare center established six years ago in North Texas. This non-franchise preschool was founded as a family-oriented business and has thrived as a 100% private-pay program...
Cash Flow: $367,226
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brazoria County, TX
Portfolio of profitable childcare centers with real estate. Texas Rising Star Certified with 4 Star and 3 Star. NCI and Food Program in place already. Total of 4 Vans are included in the purchase...
Cash Flow: $450,000
Elyria, OH
Unlock the potential of a thriving SUTQ child care business with this beautifully maintained building! Featuring 3-5 spacious classrooms designed for learning and play, a functional kitchen with a...
Hialeah, FL
Established Indoor Family Entertainment Center - 20+ Years in Business This thriving indoor party venue and playground has been serving the Hialeah community for over two decades, building a loyal...
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.
Houston, TX
PREMIER CHILDCARE CENTER - HOUSTON'S EXPANDING MARKET This professionally operated 151-capacity childcare center represents an outstanding investment opportunity in Houston's high-demand childcare...
Cash Flow: $850,000
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...
$100,000
Toledo, OH
Kalamazoo County, MI
This established childcare and early education center has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality care in a safe, engaging, and development-focused environment. Operating from a modern...
Cash Flow: $193,500
Clark County, NV
Established childcare center with real estate located in Las Vegas, Nevada, presenting an exceptional investment opportunity combining operational stability with significant growth potential....
EBITDA: $500,000
Jennifer Smith Broeckling, MBA, BCI, CMAI
Murphy Business Sales
Serving Cape Girardeau County, MO
Most people don't know where to begin when it comes to buying or selling a business. We guide clients through the complicated process so they get to the closing table successfully. Our mission: To be an ethical business brokerage firm that sets buyers, sellers, and their businesses up for success in the next chapter of their lives. Our core values: 1. Integrity 2. Honesty 3. Learning 4. Accuracy 5. Adaptability Our vision: We are known as one of the most ethical, capable, and skilled business brokerage groups in the country who truly care about people and their deals.
Nazareth, PA
Little Buddies Child Care presents a turnkey acquisition opportunity in Nazareth, PA's growing Lehigh Valley market. This established child care center operates with a prestigious STARS 4 rating and...
Wisconsin
• Licensed for full-service care, from infants to school-aged children • Experienced and certified staff, including CPR/First Aid training and continuing education • Offering Transportation, meals,...
Cash Flow: $288,732
Lincoln, NE
The Early Education and Youth Development Team is pleased to bring to market the operations of a well-established childcare facility in Lincoln, NE. Housed in a 7,000 SF facility, this opportunity...
Altoona, PA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established childcare business that has been a trusted part of the community since 1986. With an exceptional reputation, experienced leadership,...
Cash Flow: $230,000
Monongalia County, WV
Unique opportunity to acquire a premier and highly regarded early childhood education center located in a growing university market in West Virginia. The school serves children from infant age through...
EBITDA: $320,000
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.
Broward County, FL
Excellent opportunity to acquire a licensed daycare business in Broward County with capacity for 75+ students. This established center operates in a beautiful, well-maintained facility and offers a...
Arkansas
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...
$200,000
Montclair, NJ
Orange County, CA
Established Russian-speaking children’s enrichment and education center located in Orange County. This business offers a unique community-focused environment helping children preserve and develop...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Collin County, TX
Premier Indoor Kids Play Center opened in 2023, the business offers a clean, safe, and engaging environment where kids can explore interactive play zones that promote creativity, physical activity,...
Cash Flow: $101,121
Oregon
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established preschool with consistent enrollment in a desirable Central Oregon location. The family-oriented neighborhood in which it is located, provides a...
Cash Flow: $52,995
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Spring, TX
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a premium 4-star TRS-rated daycare center in Spring, TX. This established childcare facility has operated continuously since 2016 and represents one of the area's...
Cash Flow: $130,000
Galveston County, TX
This is an exciting opportunity to own a highly successful and one of a kind “Create Your Own” Arts and Crafts Studio for kids. This studio offers an incredible space for kids of all ages and...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Colorado
This boutique early childhood play center offers a uniquely curated child‑focused environment designed for ages 1–8, providing a clean, calm, and developmentally supportive alternative to large,...
Cash Flow: $62,222
Hall County, NE
This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-quality, purpose-built early childhood education center with strong enrollment, an established reputation, and meaningful upside for a new...
Cash Flow: $310,000
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.
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...
Oakland County, MI
Established in 1985, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed Michigan childcare program with multiple revenue streams: day care, before-school care, after-school care, plus high-demand...
Cash Flow: $80,000
$115,000
Canal Winchester, OH
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $280,000
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.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Onslow County, NC
3 Preschools ($10mm Purchase Price ($9mm upfront ($2.2mm for Business $6.8mm for Real Estate / $1mm earnout)) We are pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the business and real estate assets...
EBITDA: $332,562
Austin, TX
Profitable Spanish Immersion Preschool - Rare Opportunity in Austin's Prime Triangle Neighborhood Colores Spanish Immersion Preschool represents an exceptional turnkey acquisition opportunity in...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hillsborough County, FL
Exceptional Preschool available in Hillsborough County’s Affluent Market Prime operating 12,178 square foot childcare facility strategically located in a highly desirable area of Hillsborough County,...
EBITDA: $550,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sugar Land, TX
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully operational Montessori school located in the Houston metro area. Situated in a desirable and growing community, the property offers...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Las Vegas, NV
Profitable Child Day Care Center in Las Vegas - Turnkey Investment Opportunity Established in 2021, this licensed daycare facility presents an exceptional investment opportunity in Nevada's...
Jim Shaub
TN Business Brokers Group, LLC
Serving Davidson County, TN
Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions in the Southeast USA Commercial Real Estate Services We are affiliated with the largest full-service intermediary firm in multiple mid-south states, offering exit strategies to privately held business owners. From Main Street sales and mid-market transactions, to high-level mergers and acquisitions, we employ decades of collective experience in corporate practice and as brokers, and we observe the highest professional standards in our industry. Our buyers are sourced across the entire U.S.A. and include individual buyers, strategic buyers, investors and a variety of Private Equity Groups. Additionally, we focus on process and this consistent process together with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is what draws the best privately owned business owners and executives to choose us to represent this most important decision in their lives. We are skilled and experienced in handling all types of industries including manufacturing, medical, healthcare, eCommerce, retail, restaurants, transportation, publishing, construction, engineering, financial services, sales and others.
Jackson County, GA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving child care business with real estate included! This beautifully built-to-suit early education center features approximately 7,500 sq ft situated on a...
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...
$240,000
Texas
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...
Cash Flow: $205,400
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...
Available in Multiple Locations
Proven family entertainment franchise with strong ROI, multiple revenue streams, and scalable growth.
London, ON
The following provides a high level summary of Hello Dough. The business was recently under “pending” with a U.S. buyer who was unable to finish the transaction. Hello Dough is a successful e-commerce...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
This is a unique opportunity to purchase an operational/turnkey high quality, early childhood education center located in Houston, TX. This franchised childcare center is an established, trusted name...
Chicago, IL
A nurturing and engaging environment designed for young learners. Perfect for the existing Day Care Operator looking to expand! A pristine center, located in Chicago, this year-round preschool offers...
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
Montana
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
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...
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $21,600
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
Available in Multiple Locations
Building Kidz is one of the leaders in Preschool franchising today! Why? A lower investment, commitment to giving back to the communities it operates in, the highest EBITDA margins in the industry, and impacting children around the globe are just a few reasons.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) | Total Market (Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 234 | 48,828 |
| Asking Price | $617,500 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $692,302 | $1,303,147 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $151,335 | $52,126 |
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $241,250 | $617,500 | $1,261,000 |
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 | $367,275 | $82,208 |
| Median | $692,302 | $151,335 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,194,936 | $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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.55 | 2.37 |
| Median | 0.87 | 3.22 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.49 | 5.35 |
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 $617,500, though prices range from under $241,250 to well over $1,261,000.
How much do Day Care and Child Care Centers owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Day Care and Child Care Centers is $692,302 and owners earn a median of $151,335, 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 0.55 to 1.49, with a median of 0.87. Earning multiples range from 2.37 to 5.35, with the median at 3.22. This means the typical Day Care and Child Care Center may ask for around 0.87 times its annual revenue, and 3.22 times its annual owner earnings.
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