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Other Education & Children
Other Education & Children
Relocate to Texas-Own Acreage-Cash Flowing Equestrian Operation
Texas, United States
TX, US
One of the most profitable and professionally structured riding schools in the Greater Houston region, purpose-built for lesson-based equestrian education. The business serves riders from ages two through advanced levels through a structured, safety-first curriculum, generating approximately 80% recurring revenue year-over-year via monthly enrollment programs ($295-$395 per month). The core lesson program runs independently of the owners through a professional staff of two managers and eight trainers using standardized lesson formats. Operations are based on a purpose-built 5.5-acre unrestricted property in one of Texas's fastest-growing, most affluent corridors, featuring two premium arenas, 33 stalls, and a fully remodeled 3,200 sq ft residence with pool, pool house, and guest tiny house included in the sale. With thousands of families within a 10-mile radius, limited comparable competition, and multiple underutilized revenue channels, this is a turnkey platform with significant room to grow.
$3,995,000Asking Price
$922,500Revenue
$263,137Cash Flow
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Other Education & Children
Other Education & Children
The Ultimate Custom Adventure Zone for Kids!
Virginia, United States
VA, US
This Premier Turnkey Children's Adventure Zone & Cafe in Hampton Roads Virginia is Ready for Its Next Owner! Imagine owning the go-to spot where families make memories, kids unleash their energy, and parents relax with a handcrafted specialty espresso. Voted Best Place for a Kid’s Birthday Party and Best Family Entertainment, this fully equipped, 2,600 sq. ft. indoor play destination has built an ultra-loyal following and year-round recurring revenue! Unbeatable Location: High-visibility strip center drawing families from Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Suffolk. Diversified Income Streams: Daily open play, high-margin private party rentals, recurring monthly memberships, group field trips, and a full specialty coffee bar. 100% Turnkey: Includes all custom-built play structures, cafe equipment, POS systems, inventory, transferable lease, and established brand assets (website, active social media, booking engines). Growth-Ready: Immediate upside potential in expanded weekend/evening hours, corporate events, and cafe up sells. No specialized certifications required—just bring your passion for customer service and community engagement! In addition, the current owner, having to relocate, will insure a smooth transition. Premises Size: Approximately 2,600 sq. ft. Facility Layout: Custom play structure zone, dedicated cafe/seating area, food/beverage prep kitchen, reception counter, 2 accessible restrooms, and operational storage. Rent Details: Current lease rate is $3,410.02 / month. Lease Term: Expiration date of February 28, 2029 (Lease is transferable upon landlord approval).
$98,500Asking Price
$118,415Revenue
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Other Education & Children
Day Care & Child Care Centers
Other Education & Children
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Absentee Licensed Childcare Center + Real Estate
Indiana, United States
IN, US
Well-established, licensed childcare center and preschool in Southern Indiana, offered together with its owned real estate. The center has served the same community for more than three decades and cares for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten across eight age-graded classrooms, open year-round. The business runs on an absentee basis: an on-site director manages day-to-day operations while ownership contributes only about one hour per week. It is supported by a tenured, credentialed team of roughly 20 staff. Revenue is recurring weekly tuition, funded by a mix of private-pay families and state childcare-subsidy vouchers, and supplemented by federal food-program reimbursements. The state recently increased the center's licensed capacity, creating immediate room to grow enrollment against a largely fixed cost base, a clear, day-one value-add for a new owner. Current utilization leaves meaningful open, licensable seats, with a waitlist in the youngest rooms. A temporary dip in the most recent full year was driven by a state subsidy-voucher pause that has since been reinstated, and the business is pacing back toward its prior peak. The purpose-built facility (~6,300 sq ft) includes a commercial kitchen, secured playgrounds, and code-compliant classrooms, and is included in the asking price. Because the real estate represents more than half of the purchase price, the transaction qualifies for SBA financing with 25-year amortization, which lowers a buyer's debt service and improves coverage. Ideal for an owner-operator, a first-time buyer using SBA financing, or a regional childcare operator seeking a turnkey add-on. A signed non-disclosure agreement and buyer qualification are required to receive detailed financials and the confidential information memorandum. All figures are approximate, unaudited, and subject to verification. Inquiries are handled exclusively through Munera Capital. Confidential listing. A signed NDA and buyer qualification are required before the business name, exact location, and detailed financials are released.
$1,780,000Asking Price
$1,000,000Revenue
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Day Care & Child Care Centers
Day Care & Child Care Centers
Profitable Childcare/Preschool in Southern Arizona
Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Cochise County, AZ, US
This well-established Preschool and Child Care Center in Southern Arizona (near Tucson) offers excellent potential for a semi-absentee owner. The business has operated successfully at the same location for about 30 years, providing a stable foundation with proven longevity and community presence. Ideal setup for semi-absentee ownership. Real estate is optionally available for purchase at $800,000, or the facility can be leased at attractive, favorable terms. The seller is open to providing some financing for a qualified buyer. This turnkey opportunity benefits from decades of goodwill, established operations, and flexibility in real estate options—making it appealing for investors seeking a reliable childcare business with growth potential under hands-on or oversight management. For more information, please request an NDA from Allen and Young Business Brokerage using the form on this page.
$339,000Asking Price
$452,462Revenue
$110,513Cash Flow
Other Education & Children
Other Education & Children
Kids Art Program Franchise | Semi-Absentee | Home-Based
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Glendale, AZ, US
This children’s art franchise presents an exceptional home-based opportunity backed by an established 23-year track record. Operating with zero commercial lease overhead, all classes are delivered directly on-site at partner elementary schools, preschools, and community centers using a proven, proprietary step-by-step drawing curriculum. A dedicated team of fully trained art instructors handles all classroom teaching, eliminating any requirement for the owner to teach or be present on-site. This flexible operational model allows the business to be run seamlessly from a home office, freeing the owner to focus on strategic oversight, scheduling, and capitalizing on expanded growth avenues.
$90,000Asking Price
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$48,000Cash Flow
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Schools
Other Education & Children
Schools
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Top Driving Academy - Growing Fast in East Tennessee
Tennessee, United States
TN, US
Established 5 years ago, this driver education academy has rapidly become the premier provider in a major Southeastern metropolitan market, achieving 62.7% revenue growth with nearly 500 five-star reviews. The business generates $430,000+ in annual revenue through multiple streams: state-required teen driver education programs ($499-$699 packages), court-ordered defensive driving courses ($200,000+ generated over 3 years through exclusive municipal court relationships), private driving lessons, suspended license reinstatement classes, and simulator sessions. This turnkey operation delivers consistent, recession-resistant performance fueled by perpetual demand—teenagers turn driving age daily, and state-mandated requirements ensure baseline enrollment regardless of economic conditions. Remarkably, all growth has been achieved through word-of-mouth alone; the first advertising campaign launches soon. The business boasts significant competitive advantages including an $80,000+ proprietary driving simulator (unmatched by competitors), exclusive/preferred provider status with multiple courts, AAA Approved School credentials, and a facility recognized by state inspectors as one of the finest in the state. With 650+ students annually, a course calendar booked through year-end, committed staff expected to remain, and untapped expansion opportunities (senior insurance discount program approved, geographic expansion configured, virtual delivery available), this represents an exceptional acquisition for an owner-operator or investor seeking predictable cash flow in the essential services sector.
$600,000Asking Price
$433,066Revenue
$136,793Cash Flow
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Schools
Assisted Living & Nursing Homes
Medical Practices
Schools
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Accredited Therapeutic Education Center for Sale
College Point, Queens County, New York, United States
College Point, Queens County, NY, US
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected and fully accredited therapeutic education center with strong enrollment growth and an established reputation for excellence. In 2025, the school served 120 students with annual tuition of approximately $27,195 per student. Due to increasing demand and the addition of new classes, enrollment has grown to 189 students in 2026, with annual tuition of approximately $30,195 per student. As a result, projected 2026 revenue is expected to reach approximately $4.5 million, representing nearly 50% growth year over year. Key Highlights: 189 enrolled students for 2026 Projected annual revenue of approximately $4.5 million Nearly 50% year-over-year growth Financial aid programs available to qualified students Fully licensed and accredited institution Accredited by the Middle States Association Approved and regulated by the New York City Department of Education Nursing school programs and educational services Established quality control systems and compliance standards Experienced staff and strong community reputation This turnkey opportunity is ideal for educational organizations, healthcare operators, strategic buyers, or investors seeking a growing institution with strong demand, established credentials, and significant future expansion potential. Additional information will be provided to qualified buyers upon execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
$6,500,000Asking Price
$2,505,296Revenue
$404,355Cash Flow
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Other Education & Children
Other Education & Children
Turnkey kids art studio with camps, birthday parties and classes
Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Anoka County, MN, US
This established franchise is a creative art studio designed specifically for children, offering fun, hands-on classes that inspire creativity, imagination, and self-expression. Through drawing, painting, sculpting, and mixed media projects. Students explore a variety of artistic techniques in a supportive and engaging environment.
$129,000Asking Price
-Revenue
$46,045Cash Flow
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Other Education & Children
Banquet Halls
American Restaurants
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Other Education & Children
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Turnkey Restaurant + Indoor Playground & Party Venue w/ABC License
San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, United States
San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, CA, US
Where you can sit with your little ones and enjoy a meal and drink Serious inquiries only. A signed NDA and proof of funds are required before the business name, location, financial information and other confidential details will be released. Full Restaurant Kitchen • Beer & Wine • Indoor Playground • Parties • Free Parking Rare opportunity to acquire an established restaurant, café, indoor children’s playground and party business in the San Gabriel Valley. Could be used for banquet facility, wedding venue, graduation, celebrations, quinceañera, bar and bat mitzvah, receptions. The owners have enjoyed a successful run and are selling because they are relocating out of the country, creating an opportunity for a new operator to step into a substantially built-out, operating business with multiple revenue streams already in place. This is much more than a traditional restaurant. The approximately 3,660 SF premises combine a full restaurant/café operation with a dedicated indoor children’s play area and party/event business. The existing lease specifically permits use as a restaurant and indoor kids play space. A True Turnkey Opportunity The operation offers an unusually complete combination of features: Full restaurant kitchen with hood Beer & wine license Established café/restaurant operation Indoor children’s playground Established birthday party and private-event business Free on-site customer parking Significant existing furniture, fixtures and equipment Substantial specialized restaurant and play-space build-out Established customer base and operating history Historical annual revenue approaching $570,000 Multiple revenue streams from food & beverage, play, parties and events Approximately 3,660 SF Opportunity for a hands-on operator to expand programming, events, marketing and utilization Keep the Concept — or Make It Your Own At the $249,000 asking price, the existing brand and intellectual property are included in the sale, giving a buyer the opportunity to continue building upon the established concept. Alternatively, a new owner can bring their own name, menu, branding and creative vision while taking advantage of the existing restaurant kitchen, indoor playground, party infrastructure, equipment and substantial build-out already in place. For an operator considering this type of concept from scratch, acquiring an existing operation can eliminate a significant amount of the time, expense and uncertainty associated with designing, permitting and constructing a restaurant and indoor family-entertainment facility. Asking Price: $249,000 The owners are relocating out of the country after a successful run and are ready to transition the business to its next owner. Fill out the contact form in this BizBuySell listing and you will be emailed an NDA you can e-sign. Please follow up with proof of funds, a screenshot is fine. Serious inquiries only. A signed NDA and proof of funds are required before the business name, location, financial information and other confidential details will be released. A new direct lease is available for well qualified buyers. We thank you for your understanding. Ad#:2542510
$249,000Asking Price
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Day Care & Child Care Centers
Day Care & Child Care Centers
Profitable, Highly Rated, In-home Nanny Agency
Orange County, Florida, United States
Orange County, FL, US
The Company is a home-based childcare staffing and coordination business serving the Central Florida market. The business arranges in-home nanny and babysitting services for families seeking flexible, professionally managed childcare support, operating within an essential service category supported by recurring demand from working households. The Company is organized as a limited liability company and benefits from an asset-light, low-overhead operating model. From an operating perspective, the Company has demonstrated meaningful historical growth. Revenue increased from approximately $608,769 in 2023 to $1,134,819 in 2025, while Seller’s Discretionary Earnings increased from approximately $50,741 to $106,129 over the same period. Most recently, the 2026 financial period reflected approximately $1,147,427 in revenue and $118,973 in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings. The recast financial statements show a business model driven primarily by caregiver-related direct costs, with cost of goods sold representing approximately 82% of revenue, consistent with a service business centered on recruiting, matching, and coordinating childcare providers. The Company operates within the broader childcare services sector, an essential and fragmented industry supported by continued demand for flexible childcare solutions. The Company's home-based structure and service model provide families with an alternative to traditional facility-based childcare while maintaining relatively limited fixed overhead.
$315,000Asking Price
$1,147,427Revenue
$118,973Cash Flow
Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for education and child care business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$360k
Median cash flow$93k
Median sale price$200k
Multiple range1.4x - 2.7x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$926k
Median cash flow$284k
Median sale price$800k
Multiple range2.3x - 3.8x
Over $2M
Median revenue$2.45m
Median cash flow$862k
Median sale price$3m
Multiple range3.4x - 6.8x
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
What to know about education and child care business acquisitions
GW
Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating education and child care business acquisitions.
Check staff credentials, ratios, and turnover
Qualified teachers and directors are both required and hard to replace; losing staff can push you below licensed ratios and force closures.
Examine enrollment, waitlists, and retention
Recurring tuition and a waitlist are the value; get enrollment trends by program and watch revenue-per-child against market benchmarks.
Understand the owner-director's role
In many centers the owner is the licensed director and the face to parents. Know whether a qualified director stays or must be hired.
Assess the real estate and facility
Playgrounds, classrooms, and safety build-outs are capital-heavy and regulated; confirm the space supports licensed capacity without expensive remediation.
Review safety, insurance, and liability exposure
Background-check compliance, incident history, and coverage are non-negotiable here. Confirm standing and adequacy before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, helped by recurring tuition. Lenders focus on licensing standing, enrollment stability, and director transfer, so a clean regulatory record and a director who stays make funding straightforward.