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

What childcare centers and daycare properties are worth in the Orlando metro — grounded in our own Florida sold-comps database and U.S. Census data, from the Florida-headquartered childcare-only brokerage.

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149,023
Children under 5 in the Orlando metro (2023)
+11.1%
Population change, 2018–2023
$75,611
Median household income (2023)
+3.2%
Change in under-5 population, 2018–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2018 & 2023), Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, FL Metro Area.
What this means for owners

One of the few big metros still adding young children.

Orlando is the rare large metro where the under-5 population is still growing — up 3.2% since 2018, while the metro added roughly 271,000 residents and median household income rose 37% to $75,611.

Growing child counts are the direct input to enrollment demand — and enrollment demand is what business buyers and net-lease investors underwrite. In a state where childcare trades around a 7.1% median cap, a full Orlando center is a sought-after asset.

Cap rates & valuation context

What childcare properties trade at in Florida.

Across our sold-comps database, Florida childcare properties have typically traded at 6.5–7.3% cap rates, at a median of $323 per square foot, across 50 statewide sales. Where your property lands comes down to tenant credit, lease term, and the site itself.

Source: Little Scholars sold-comps dataset — medians from 50 Florida childcare sales (31 with reported cap rate), within 592 transactions across 41 states; compiled from public records, updated June 2026.
6.5–7.3%
Typical cap-rate range, FL sales
7.1%
Median sold cap rate, FL
$323
Median price per SF, FL
50
FL childcare sales in our dataset
Brand (national)Median sold capMedian $/SF
KinderCare6.67%$381
La Petite Academy6.89%$207
Kiddie Academy6.46%$378
Tutor Time8.47%$372
Childtime6.20%$262
Market activity

14 childcare properties currently listed for sale in Florida.

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 Orlando owners.

What cap rates do childcare properties sell at in Florida?
In our sold-comps dataset of 50 Florida childcare sales, properties have sold at a median cap rate of roughly 7.1%, typically ranging 6.5–7.3%, at a median of $323 per square foot. Individual deals vary with tenant credit, lease term, and location.
How much is my Orlando 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 Florida?
Regional and national operators, franchisees, and net-lease real-estate investors. Little Scholars is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, and maintains a network of 2,800+ childcare and net-lease investors who actively acquire early-education assets.
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.