Acquire licensed childcare centres and daycares across BC. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for childcare acquisitions throughout Port Coquitlam 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.
Port Coquitlam is a mid-sized Metro Vancouver community with strong SMB acquisition activity in trades, restaurants, service, and retail. Lower operating costs than core Vancouver while still close to Metro broker, lender, and lawyer networks.
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 Port Coquitlam acquisitions with direct broker and lawyer relationships in the Tri-Cities area.
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 Port Coquitlam childcares are worth looking at.