Acquire licensed childcare centres and daycares across BC. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for childcare acquisitions throughout 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.
Vancouver is one of Canada's most competitive business-acquisition markets. High lease costs, strong tourism, premium consumer spending, and a sophisticated buyer pool mean diligence and structure matter more here than almost anywhere else in Canada. BizBuy.ca is headquartered in Vancouver and has closed acquisitions in every Vancouver neighbourhood.
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 is headquartered in Vancouver. Ali Sedighi is based in Vancouver and personally leads acquisitions throughout Metro Vancouver. We have direct relationships with every major Vancouver business broker, M&A lawyer, CPA firm, and BDC/chartered-bank acquisition desk.
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 Vancouver childcares are worth looking at.