Sell your Childcare & Daycare business
Find out what your childcare or daycare business is worth, what drives the price, and how to sell — with a free, private valuation. Daycares and childcare centres typically sell for 0.6–1.3× revenue.
See what your childcare or daycare business is worth
Daycares and childcare centres typically sell for 0.6–1.3× annual revenue. Put your number in to see a range for your business, then get an exact figure free — no account needed.
Example: a childcare & daycare business doing $1.1M is typically worth around $660K – $1.4M.
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What drives the value of a childcare or daycare business
- ✓Full enrolment with a waitlist
- ✓Recurring, predictable tuition revenue
- ✓Licensed facilities and qualified staff
- ✓A strong reputation with local families
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How are childcare & daycare businesses valued?
On earnings (SDE or EBITDA) times a multiple, which usually works out to roughly 0.6–1.3× annual revenue for daycares and childcare centres. A $1.1M business would typically be worth around $660K–$1.4M, depending on profit and how transferable it is.
What makes a childcare or daycare business sell for more?
Buyers pay a premium for full enrolment with a waitlist, recurring, predictable tuition revenue, licensed facilities and qualified staff. The less the business depends on you personally, the higher the multiple.
How do I sell my childcare & daycare business?
Start with a free FairMark valuation to anchor on a realistic number, get your financials in order, then list confidentially to reach qualified buyers — no broker retainer required.
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