Market intelligence · Wichita, KS

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

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

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40,709

Children under 5 in the Wichita metro (2023)

+0.8%

Population change, 2018–2023

$68,930

Median household income (2023)

−9.6%

Change in under-5 population, 2018–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2018 & 2023), Wichita, KS Metro Area.

Wichita, KS childcare market — key figures

The median childcare real estate cap rate in Kansas is 10%, based on 5 of 6 sold childcare transactions compiled by Little Scholars Real Estate, at a median sold price of $125 per square foot.

In the Wichita, KS metro, 2 national-chain childcare centers surveyed in 2025 reported median monthly tuition of $1,661 for infants and $1,044 for preschool.

The Wichita, KS metro has 40,709 children under age five and a median household income of $68,930; its population grew 0.8% and its under-five population declined 9.6% between 2018 and 2023.

Little Scholars Real Estate is a childcare-only business and real estate brokerage led by Alan Stahl, with 80 transactions closed across 18+ states.

Sources: Little Scholars Real Estate sold-comps database (592 childcare transactions across 41 states, updated June 2026); Little Scholars 2025 tuition survey, rates received directly from individual schools; U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2018 and 2023). Figures may be cited or republished with attribution to Little Scholars Real Estate (CC BY 4.0).

What this means for owners

The highest yields we track, anywhere.

Wichita held flat from 2018 to 2023 while its under-5 count fell 9.6% and household income rose 23% to $68,930.

Kansas comps trade at the highest yields in our entire dataset — a 10.0% median cap at $125 per square foot on 6 sales. For income buyers, that's the draw; for owners, tenant strength and enrollment carry the valuation.

2025 tuition rates · Wichita market

Real rates from Wichita-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.

Brand	Location	Infant / mo	Pre-K / mo	Licensed capacity
Tutor Time	Wichita (W Maple St)	$1,637	$970	148
Tutor Time	Wichita (W 21st St N)	$1,684	$1,117	143

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 Kansas.

Across our sold-comps database, Kansas childcare properties have typically traded at 9.2–11.3% cap rates, at a median of $125 per square foot, across 6 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 6 Kansas childcare sales (5 with reported cap rate), within 592 transactions across 41 states; compiled from public records, updated June 2026.

9.2–11.3%

Typical cap-rate range, KS sales

10.0%

Median sold cap rate, KS

$125

Median price per SF, KS

KS 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

4 childcare properties currently listed for sale in Kansas.

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 Wichita owners.

How much does daycare tuition cost in Wichita?

In our 2025 survey of national-chain schools in the Wichita market, actual rates ran roughly $1,637–$1,684/mo for infants and $970–$1,117/mo for Pre-K, with medians of $1,661 and $1,044. Rates were received directly from each school and vary by program and location.

What cap rates do childcare properties sell at in Kansas?

In our sold-comps dataset of 6 Kansas childcare sales, properties have sold at a median cap rate of roughly 10.0%, typically ranging 9.2–11.3%, at a median of $125 per square foot. Individual deals vary with tenant credit, lease term, and location.

How much is my Wichita 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 south-central Kansas?

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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