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Riverside–San Bernardino childcare real estate: values, cap rates & market data.

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

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287,667
Children under 5 in the Riverside–San Bernardino market (2023)
+2.6%
Population change, 2018–2023
$86,031
Median household income — above the U.S. national median
−8.0%
Change in under-5 population, 2018–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2018 & 2023), Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CA Metro Area.
What this means for owners

Growth moved inland — and brought demand with it.

The Inland Empire keeps growing — up 2.6% to 4.6 million residents — and household income jumped to $86,031 as coastal families moved inland. The under-5 count eased 8%, mirroring the statewide birth decline.

For owners that mix is favorable: growing rooftops and rising incomes support tuition, while fewer new children make established, full centers harder to replace — exactly what business buyers and net-lease investors pay for.

2025 tuition rates · Riverside–San Bernardino market

Real rates from Riverside–San Bernardino-market schools.

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

$1,919
Median infant rate / mo · Riverside–San Bernardino market
$1,493
Median preschool rate / mo · Riverside–San Bernardino market
72%
Median occupancy (enrollment ÷ licensed capacity), schools reporting
BrandLocationInfant / moPre-K / moLicensed capacity
KinderCareMurrieta (Skyview Ridge)$1,905$1,386101
KinderCareRiverside (Canyon Crest)$1,927$1,580120
Tutor TimeRancho Cucamonga (Ellena W)$2,052$1,658189
Tutor TimeRancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma Dr)$1,992$1,541194
Tutor TimeMurrieta (Margarita Rd)$2,325$1,667220
La Petite AcademyRiverside (Collett Ave)$1,429—104
Kiddie AcademyMurrieta (Juniper St)—$1,445204
ChildtimeMoreno Valley$1,819$1,412—
ChildtimeChino$1,910$1,368—
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 California.

Across our sold-comps database, California childcare properties have typically traded at 5.6–7.0% cap rates, with a median of $538 per square foot — the richest pricing among the states we track. Where your property lands comes down to tenant credit, lease term, and the site itself.

Source: Little Scholars sold-comps dataset — medians from 23 California childcare sales (17 with reported cap rate), within 592 transactions across 41 states; compiled from public records, updated June 2026.
5.6–7.0%
Typical cap-rate range, CA sales
6.3%
Median sold cap rate, CA
$538
Median price per SF, CA
23
CA 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

5 childcare properties currently listed for sale in California.

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 Riverside–San Bernardino owners.

How much does daycare tuition cost in Riverside–San Bernardino?
In our 2025 survey of national-chain schools in the Riverside–San Bernardino market, actual rates ran roughly $1,429–$2,325/mo for infants and $1,368–$1,667/mo for Pre-K, with medians of $1,919 and $1,493. Rates were received directly from each school and vary by program and location.
What cap rates do childcare properties sell at in California?
In our sold-comps dataset, California childcare properties have sold at a median cap rate of roughly 6.3%, typically ranging 5.6–7.0% — the tightest pricing among the states we track. Individual deals vary with tenant credit, lease term, and location.
How much is my Riverside–San Bernardino 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 Southern California?
Regional and national operators, franchisees, and net-lease real-estate investors. We maintain a network of 2,800+ childcare and net-lease investors — and we've brokered California childcare for over 30 years.
Can I sell my center without my staff or competitors finding out?
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