Acquire licensed childcare centres and daycares across BC. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for childcare acquisitions throughout Nanaimo and Metro Vancouver.
Childcare in BC is in massive structural undersupply. The $10/day federal-provincial program is reshaping demand and economics. Licensed centres are strong acquisitions for owner-operators and increasingly for consolidators.
Nanaimo is the economic hub of central Vancouver Island, with strong SMB activity in retail, hospitality, healthcare, professional services, and trades. Ferry-corridor demand from Lower Mainland supports tourism.
BC daycare licensing is governed regionally (VCH, FH, IH, NH, IsHA). $10/day program participation is reshaping centre economics. Demand is strongest in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Surrey, North Vancouver, and Victoria.
Typical Price Range
$250k - $2M
SDE Range
$80k - $400k
Earnings Multiple
2.5x - 4.5x SDE× SDE
Working Capital
30-45 days of cost
BizBuy.ca handles Nanaimo SMB acquisitions with direct broker and lender relationships across central Vancouver Island.
Purchase Strategy
60 to 90-minute session to understand your budget, immigration goals, risk tolerance, skills, and preferred industries.
Search & Selection
We find and shortlist Canadian businesses through listings, brokers, off-market sourcing, and private deals.
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
Offer & Negotiation
Build offer terms, price, financing structure, and negotiation tactics that protect your interests.
Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
Deal Structure
Design asset vs share, earn-out, VTB, holdback, and tax-optimized closing structure.
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll assess your budget, timeline, and which Nanaimo childcares are worth looking at.