Buy a Childcare & Daycare Centres Business in Canada
Acquire licensed childcare centres and daycares across BC.
About This Industry
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.
Market Snapshot
Typical Deal Economics
Typical Price Range
$250k - $2M
SDE Range
$80k - $400k
Multiple Range
2.5x - 4.5x SDE
Working Capital
30-45 days of cost
Why Buy in This Industry
- Structural undersupply of licensed spaces
- $10/day program economics in BC
- Recurring monthly tuition revenue
- Waitlists at most centres
- Real-estate component (where owned)
Key Risks to Diligence
- Licensing transfer (CCFL, Fraser Health, VCH, IH)
- Staff-child ratio compliance
- ECE (Early Childhood Educator) retention
- Building code and licensed space limits
- Insurance and incident history
Growth Opportunities
Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.
British Columbia Specifics
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.
Our Edge in This Industry
Services We Apply
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
09Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
19Integration
First 90-180 days: stabilize, retain, learn, then improve.
20Growth Plan
12-24 month growth plan after the integration period is complete.
Where We Buy Childcare Businesses in BC
Ready to Buy a Childcare Business?
Start with a free 30-minute Discovery Call. We will review your situation, share what is realistic in this industry, and recommend next steps.
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