Market intelligence · Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

Dallas–Fort Worth childcare real estate: values, cap rates & market data.

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What childcare centers and daycare properties are worth in the Dallas–Fort Worth market — grounded in our own sold-comps database, our 2025 tuition survey, and U.S. Census data.

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503,010

Children under 5 in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro (2023)

+7.6%

Population change, 2018–2023

$87,155

Median household income — above the U.S. national median

−1.5%

Change in under-5 population, 2018–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2018 & 2023), Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX Metro Area.

What this means for owners

America's biggest childcare development market.

DFW added more than 550,000 residents from 2018 to 2023 — the largest absolute growth of any metro we track — while the under-5 count held nearly flat and median household income reached $87,155.

Texas is the deepest comp pool in our dataset: 56 sold childcare transactions trading wide, 6.9–8.8% around a 7.7% median — new supply keeps pricing honest. The surveyed schools are big new-build academies (capacities of 175–257) in the northern growth arc: Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm.

2025 tuition rates · Dallas–Fort Worth market

Real rates from Dallas–Fort Worth-market schools.

Actual monthly tuition rates our team received from national-chain schools in this market during our 2025 survey — not averages. Tuition drives revenue, and revenue drives value.

$1,537

Median infant rate / mo · Dallas–Fort Worth market

$1,256

Median preschool rate / mo · Dallas–Fort Worth market

65%

Median occupancy (enrollment ÷ licensed capacity), schools reporting

Brand	Location	Infant / mo	Pre-K / mo	Licensed capacity
Tutor Time	Colleyville (Pool Rd)	$1,611	$1,256	145
Bright Horizons	Fort Worth (Enderly Pl)	—	$1,640	160
La Petite Academy	Plano (E Park Blvd)	$1,537	$1,039	136
Kiddie Academy	Rockwall (N Lake Shore Dr)	$1,407	$1,169	185
Kiddie Academy	Frisco (Coit Rd)	$1,516	$1,299	226
Kiddie Academy	Allen (W Exchange Pkwy)	$1,602	$1,256	257
Kiddie Academy	Fort Worth (Tehama Ridge Pkwy)	$1,680	$1,299	250
Kiddie Academy	McKinney (Virginia Pkwy)	$1,537	$1,299	175
Kiddie Academy	Little Elm (FM 423)	$1,537	$1,256	188

Disclosure: these rates and enrollment figures were manually received by our team, directly from each school, during our 2025 survey. Only schools that shared rates are shown; figures may have changed since. Medians are computed across the schools shown; median occupancy uses only schools that reported exact enrollment. Licensed capacity per state licensing records. Source: Little Scholars 2025 brand rate survey.

Cap rates & valuation context

What childcare properties trade at in Texas.

Across our sold-comps database, Texas childcare properties have typically traded at 6.9–8.8% cap rates, at a median of $375 per square foot, across 56 statewide sales. Where your property lands comes down to tenant credit, lease term, and the site itself.

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Source: Little Scholars sold-comps dataset — medians from 56 Texas childcare sales (43 with reported cap rate), within 592 transactions across 41 states; compiled from public records, updated June 2026.

6.9–8.8%

Typical cap-rate range, TX sales

7.7%

Median sold cap rate, TX

$375

Median price per SF, TX

TX childcare sales in our dataset

Brand (national)	Median sold cap	Median $/SF
KinderCare	6.67%	$381
La Petite Academy	6.89%	$207
Kiddie Academy	6.46%	$378
Tutor Time	8.47%	$372
Childtime	6.20%	$262

Market activity

48 childcare properties currently listed for sale in Texas.

Source: on-market childcare listings on Crexi as of July 20, 2026, reviewed by our team for childcare relevance. Availability changes daily; contact us for current opportunities.

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FAQ

Questions from Dallas–Fort Worth owners.

How much does daycare tuition cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?

In our 2025 survey of national-chain schools in the Dallas–Fort Worth market, actual rates ran roughly $1,407–$1,680/mo for infants and $1,039–$1,640/mo for Pre-K, with medians of $1,537 and $1,256. Rates were received directly from each school and vary by program and location.

What cap rates do childcare properties sell at in Texas?

In our sold-comps dataset of 56 Texas childcare sales, properties have sold at a median cap rate of roughly 7.7%, typically ranging 6.9–8.8%, at a median of $375 per square foot. Individual deals vary with tenant credit, lease term, and location.

How much is my Dallas–Fort Worth daycare business worth?

Childcare businesses are usually valued on a multiple of SDE or EBITDA, and the real estate on its income and comparable sales. Our instant valuation tool estimates both — free and confidential.

Who buys childcare centers in North Texas?

Regional and national operators, franchisees, and net-lease real-estate investors. We maintain a network of 2,800+ childcare and net-lease investors who actively acquire early-education assets across 18+ states.

Can I sell my center without my staff or competitors finding out?

Yes. We run confidential sale processes — buyers are qualified and sign NDAs before any identifying information about your center is shared. Here's how our process works.

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