Market intelligence · Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis childcare real estate: values, cap rates & market data.

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

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133,713

Children under 5 in the Indianapolis metro (2023)

+4.9%

Population change, 2018–2023

$77,065

Median household income (2023)

−1.1%

Change in under-5 population, 2018–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2018 & 2023), Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood, IN Metro Area.

What this means for owners

Steady Midwest growth, full buildings.

Metro Indianapolis grew 4.9% from 2018 to 2023 while its under-5 count held nearly flat, easing just 1.1% — and household income rose 30% to $77,065.

The surveyed schools cluster in the northern growth suburbs — Fishers, Westfield — and run an 88% median occupancy. Indiana comps trade around a 7.3% median cap at $258 per square foot: strong yields with full buildings.

2025 tuition rates · Indianapolis market

Real rates from Indianapolis-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.

$1,797

Median infant rate / mo · Indianapolis market

$1,386

Median preschool rate / mo · Indianapolis market

88%

Median occupancy (enrollment ÷ licensed capacity), schools reporting

Brand	Location	Infant / mo	Pre-K / mo	Licensed capacity
KinderCare	Indianapolis (E 62nd St)	$1,645	$1,321	97
Kiddie Academy	Fishers (Olio Rd)	$1,949	$1,451	164
Kiddie Academy	Westfield (S Waterleaf Dr)	$2,143	$1,516	172
Kiddie Academy	Westfield (Chatham Commons Blvd)	$2,269	$1,667	154
Childtime	Whiteland (Tracy Rd)	$1,559	$1,299	—
Childtime	Avon (N IN-267)	$1,645	$1,251	—

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 Indiana.

Across our sold-comps database, Indiana childcare properties have typically traded at 7.0–7.7% cap rates, at a median of $258 per square foot, across 21 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 21 Indiana childcare sales (13 with reported cap rate), within 592 transactions across 41 states; compiled from public records, updated June 2026.

7.0–7.7%

Typical cap-rate range, IN sales

7.3%

Median sold cap rate, IN

$258

Median price per SF, IN

IN 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

5 childcare properties currently listed for sale in Indiana.

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 Indianapolis owners.

How much does daycare tuition cost in Indianapolis?

In our 2025 survey of national-chain schools in the Indianapolis market, actual rates ran roughly $1,559–$2,269/mo for infants and $1,251–$1,667/mo for Pre-K, with medians of $1,797 and $1,386. Rates were received directly from each school and vary by program and location.

What cap rates do childcare properties sell at in Indiana?

In our sold-comps dataset of 21 Indiana childcare sales, properties have sold at a median cap rate of roughly 7.3%, typically ranging 7.0–7.7%, at a median of $258 per square foot. Individual deals vary with tenant credit, lease term, and location.

How much is my Indianapolis 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 central Indiana?

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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