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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Estimated value range$660K – $1.4MBased on 0.6–1.3× revenue. Add your profit and a few details to sharpen it.
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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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Frequently asked questions

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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