Market intelligence · Piedmont Triad, NC

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

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

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94,264

Children under 5 in the Piedmont Triad metro (2023)

+3.4%

Population change, 2018–2023

$63,369

Median household income (2023)

−0.6%

Change in under-5 population, 2018–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2018 & 2023), Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point, NC Combined Statistical Area.

What this means for owners

North Carolina's affordability play.

The Triad grew 3.4% from 2018 to 2023 while its under-5 count held essentially flat — steadier than either Charlotte or Raleigh — with household income up 32% to $63,369.

Tuition runs a full tier below the state's big metros — our surveyed rates span roughly $1,083 to $1,732 a month for infants — while North Carolina comps trade around a 7.1% median cap on 34 sales. Lower rates, same underlying demand.

2025 tuition rates · Piedmont Triad market

Real rates from Piedmont Triad-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.

$1,559

Median infant rate / mo · Piedmont Triad market

$1,273

Median preschool rate / mo · Piedmont Triad market

83%

Median occupancy (enrollment ÷ licensed capacity), schools reporting

Brand	Location	Infant / mo	Pre-K / mo	Licensed capacity
KinderCare	Mount Airy (W Piedmont Triad Dr)	$1,083	$909	140
La Petite Academy	Greensboro (Fleming Rd)	$1,559	$1,273	138
Childtime	Winston-Salem (W Clemmonsville Rd)	$1,732	$1,429	—

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 North Carolina.

Across our sold-comps database, North Carolina childcare properties have typically traded at 6.8–7.3% cap rates, at a median of $285 per square foot, across 34 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 34 North Carolina childcare sales (24 with reported cap rate), within 592 transactions across 41 states; compiled from public records, updated June 2026.

6.8–7.3%

Typical cap-rate range, NC sales

7.1%

Median sold cap rate, NC

$285

Median price per SF, NC

NC 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

11 childcare properties currently listed for sale in North Carolina.

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 Piedmont Triad owners.

How much does daycare tuition cost in Piedmont Triad?

In our 2025 survey of national-chain schools in the Piedmont Triad market, actual rates ran roughly $1,083–$1,732/mo for infants and $909–$1,429/mo for Pre-K, with medians of $1,559 and $1,273. Rates were received directly from each school and vary by program and location.

What cap rates do childcare properties sell at in North Carolina?

In our sold-comps dataset of 34 North Carolina childcare sales, properties have sold at a median cap rate of roughly 7.1%, typically ranging 6.8–7.3%, at a median of $285 per square foot. Individual deals vary with tenant credit, lease term, and location.

How much is my Piedmont Triad 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 the Triad?

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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