Acquire licensed childcare centres and daycares across BC. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for childcare acquisitions throughout North Vancouver 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.
North Vancouver (City and District) supports a strong SMB acquisition market driven by premium residential density, outdoor lifestyle culture, and proximity to downtown Vancouver via the Ironworkers Memorial and SeaBus.
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 North Vancouver acquisitions with focus on premium-positioned SMBs along Lonsdale and in the District.
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 North Vancouver childcares are worth looking at.