Dover, DE
Daycare Business including real estate for sale. The property also has a 3 bedroom 2 bedroom home that could be rented for additional income....
Dover, DE
Daycare Business including real estate for sale. The property also has a 3 bedroom 2 bedroom home that could be rented for additional income....
$1,650,000
East Brunswick, NJ
Franchise Owner retiring after 30 years in the same location. Center has 10 employees and 1 Full time Director of Education. Franchisee is active in the Center doing conferences and enrollments. The...
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
“Established, ‘Accredited, Degree Granting, TitleIV approved College of Oriental Arts. Offering accelerated Graduate and Doctorate programs to students and professionals in the growing field of...
$7,200,000
Seminole County, FL
This child care business is located in a stand-alone building—privately located and not part of a shopping center— and presents a unique opportunity for a buyer seeking a school with strong potential....
$300,000
Broward County, FL
Real Estate Included! This Private/Preschool is located in Broward County Florida and is licensed for 120+ students. Participates in the food program and is APPLE accredited. Services: Infants,...
$3,700,000
Columbus, OH
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving early childhood education business with two fully staffed and strategically located centers in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. The facilities are licensed...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $260,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
This is the second of two schools for sale by the owners. Having envisioned improving Montessori education by addressing the significant lack of modern and authentic preschool options in the Greater...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $202,886
Bethesda, MD
We are offering for sale our well-established Huntington Learning Center franchise, which has been successfully serving the community for over 30 years. It has been a rewarding experience to own and...
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
Looking for a rewarding and profitable investment in early childhood education? This established, highly reputable childcare and Pre-K center is now available for purchase. This is an approved Georgia...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $217,972
Los Angeles County, CA
The business was founded in 2006 in Los Angeles, CA, by an owner and lead instructor with over 25 years of experience - filling a gap in the market for personalized lessons in the comfort and privacy...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $74,014
South Miami, FL
- Business Highlights: An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational Tutoring Center in South Miami + we are also registered with the FL DOE as private school and included in the State...
$205,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bogotá
The company, a market leader with 42 years of experience, is well-positioned in the national and Latin American markets. It holds a Sanitary Registration for its products, according to Technical...
$2,700,000
Glendale, CA
We provide in-home private music lessons and contract with school to provide music classes....
$300,000
$150,000
Salt Lake County, UT
Loveland, OH
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...
$95,000
Guilford County, NC
This is a turn-key, in-person, innovative STEM accredited education location for children through after-school and camp programs. They utilize high-tech labs and education curriculum to encourage...
$200,000
Clay Wheat
Capstone Real Estate
Serving Eastland County, TX
Capstone Real Estate leads with integrity respect and vast knowledge of the real estate world.
Ohio
This well-established and highly regarded professional development and consulting business specializes in delivering industry-leading training and consulting services to healthcare professionals. With...
Cash Flow: $265,000
Orange County, NC
5 Star Rated Center! This is an amazing opportunity to own a well established childcare business licensed for over 100 children. Multiple playgrounds and bright attractive interior provide a warm...
$895,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a portfolio of three daycare centers, all with real estate included. Two of the locations are well-established and operating at full capacity, generating strong...
$1,063,000
Cash Flow: $52,593
San Antonio, TX
Step into a flourishing youth soccer venture and positively shape young lives! Passionate coaches guide small groups of boys and girls, delivering tailored, age-appropriate programs (for ages 1-18)...
$102,900
Cash Flow: $65,448
Randolph County, NC
Thriving 5-Star Child Care Center – Turnkey Opportunity with Real Estate & Additional Income! Seize this rare opportunity to own a highly successful, 5-star rated child care facility that has been a...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $204,846
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Durham County, NC
5 Star Rated Center! This is a turnkey opportunity and includes real estate, furniture, fixtures, equipment, vehicles and good will. Don't miss out on this chance to take over. This well established...
$1,595,000
Glenview, IL
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over an established in-home and online tutoring company with a large, exclusive territory in a prime Chicago market for only $27,000! The tutoring market is...
$27,000
Gilbert, AZ
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over an established in-home and online tutoring company with an exclusive territory in Gilbert, AZ for only $30,000! The tutoring market is booming and this is...
$30,000
$4,500,000
Pflugerville, TX
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
This is a beautiful child care center in an excellent location with easy accessibility and visibility, making it convenient for commuting parents. Its great reputation speaks volumes about the quality...
$650,000
Clermont, FL
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over an established in-home and online tutoring company with a large, exclusive territory in Clermont, FL for only $45,000! The tutoring market is booming and...
$45,000
Stafford, VA
As the leader in the supplemental educational space, Sylvan delivers individualized tutoring instruction using SylvanSync, a proprietary digital teaching platform designed to support each student's...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Putnam County, FL
The school is licensed for over 115++ children. It takes part in the USDA food program (CACFP). School readiness is offered. Opens from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. This school is underpriced based on a recent...
$650,000
Georgia
Since 1986, this award-winning independent Tutorial & Test Preparation Center has served families in North Metro Atlanta. It has been under the same ownership since its inception and is now available...
$410,000
Cash Flow: $147,362
Los Angeles County, CA
World-Renowned Beauty School – Established Since 2006 This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established cosmetology and beauty school franchise that has been in operation since 2006. With a strong...
$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $795,113
Monmouth County, NJ
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable driving school located in Central New Jersey. The company operates without significant capacity limitations, with scalability...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $222,000
Massachusetts
Well-established swim program with very long history. Program has developed its own curriculum known for its caring and effective approach to teaching swimming to children of all ages. It has an...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $184,000
Morris County, NJ
Discover an exciting opportunity to own a thriving walk-in art studio in a prime downtown location with high foot traffic. This well-established art and pottery studio, with sixteen pottery wheels,...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $153,529
Pennsylvania
This tutoring and learning center franchise business was established in 2009 and acquired by the current owners in 2018. The center provides personalized academic instruction to students of all ages,...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $159,122
$350,000
Wilmington, DE
Morris County, NJ
Imagine walking into your own established private learning center where you're making a real difference in students' lives while building a profitable business. This established tutoring center in...
$59,000
Cash Flow: $4,306
Middlesex County, NJ
Established Tutoring Franchise – $165,000 with 20% Down (Owner Financing) Own a proven, purpose-driven tutoring and test prep business backed by a national franchise with over 45 years of success....
$165,000
Cash Flow: $90,564
Kane County, IL
This well-established franchised tutoring center specializing in math and English, located in a prime area of Kane County. The center benefits from its strategic location within a dynamic and rapidly...
$70,000
Cash Flow: $41,000
Smithtown, NY
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...
$149,000
Lake County, FL
Attention, Preschool Buyers! Looking for a fantastic opportunity? We've got the perfect preschool for sale! Established for over 30 years, this turnkey preschool comes with all the bells and whistles!...
$265,000
Cash Flow: $81,721
North Dakota
SBA Pre-Approved! Successful, 35 year child care business in North Dakota with large playground area, van, and real estate. Facility is approved for 56 kids, and it has an extensive waiting list for...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $99,812
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palm Beach County, FL
Exceptional opportunity to acquire two well-established and highly profitable child care centers with real estate in Palm Beach County. Both locations are fully staffed with strong management teams in...
$17,000,000
Collin County, TX
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected early childhood education center with a well-established reputation for excellence. This prestigious preschool serves children from 6 weeks to...
$1,900,799
Cash Flow: $300,000
Michael Sipe
CrossPointe Capital
Serving Deschutes County, OR
Bellaire, TX
Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan Learning provides a range of services, both remedial (with tutoring for...
$95,000
Georgia
Discover a rare opportunity to own a home-based tutoring business in an affluent Northern metro-Atlanta suburb. This well-established enterprise offers personalized, one-to-one education services...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $1,466
$5,200,000
Wilmington, DE
Canada
**The selling franchisee is currently under contract with a buyer Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable, ongoing business. Sylvan...
$40,000
Tampa, FL
Apple Accredited high quality child care in quiet plaza. Large capacity @190+ Great reputation located in excellent location. Director will stay. Business only, no building CASH ONLY DEAL . Monthly...
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clayton County, GA
Long standing reputable child care and early education center for sale. True turn-key with real estate included. Seller is retiring and looking to pass the torch. Beautiful center. Newly renovated....
$1,750,000
Lee County, FL
Real Estate Included! This Private/Preschool is located in Lee County in Florida and is licensed for 160+ students. Participates in the food program and is APPLE accredited. Services: Infants,...
$2,900,000
Sacramento County, CA
This learning center provides high quality in-classroom setting tutoring services led by credentialed teachers. With nearly 30 years of refined systems and procedures, the center has a proven track...
$159,000
Cash Flow: $93,000
Birmingham, AL
Urban Air Adventure Parks, the world’s largest indoor adventure park operator, is offering exciting opportunities for ownership in Alabama! With this existing location available, you can step into a...
$2,500,000
Burlington County, NJ
Tremendous opportunity to take over a turnkey, thriving dance studio located in a beautiful community. The studio is eleven years old and continuously growing! The owner has the flexibility to manage...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Small to medium-sized businesses in the education and childcare industry play a vital role in the U.S. economy. They offer important services that foster the early development and educational requirements of children while facilitating parents' participation in the workforce. This sector encompasses a diverse range of enterprises, including structured care facilities, private schools, and specialized services such as test preparation, camps, and professional development.
Some of the most popular categories include:
The median sale price for businesses in this sector in 2023 was $328,000. The average earnings multiple for education and childcare businesses in 2023 was 2.54 and the average revenue multiple was 0.74.
Year | Median Sale Price | Median Asking Price | |
2017 | $370,000 | $400,000 | |
2018 | $250,000 | $287,000 | |
2019 | $337,500 | $350,000 | |
2020 | $340,000 | $375,000 | |
2021 | $289,000 | $325,000 | |
2022 | $475,000 | $500,000 | |
2023 | $328,000 | $350,000 |
Education or childcare business owners looking to exit their business have a multitude of options for sell their business. Whether selling to a family member, employee, a competitor, or placing it on the market, the first step in preparing your business for sale is to understand its value. To get started on an exit strategy, see BizBuySell's Guide to Valuing and Selling an Education or Childcare Business.