Tampa childcare real estate: values, cap rates & market data.
What childcare centers and daycare properties are worth in the Tampa metro — grounded in our own Florida sold-comps database and U.S. Census data, from the Florida-headquartered childcare-only brokerage.
Growth without the baby bust.
The Tampa Bay metro added roughly 210,000 residents from 2018 to 2023 and median household income rose about 35% to $71,254 — while the under-5 count held nearly flat, easing just 1.7% against double-digit declines in coastal metros elsewhere.
Strong in-migration with a stable child count is a durable demand base: new families keep arriving faster than the birth decline bites. For owners, that supports both enrollment and the price a buyer will pay for it.
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.
| 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 |
14 childcare properties currently listed for sale in Florida.
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