Education & Childcare Businesses / Toronto, Peel, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara and GTHA
Search Daycares for Sale in Southern Ontario
Licensed childcare centres, Montessori schools, and private daycares for sale across Southern Ontario. Ministry of Education approvals in place, waiting lists active, CWELCC subsidies enrolled. Acquisition includes all licences, equipment, and curriculum materials.
1.5–3x
Revenue Multiple
$400K–$3M+
Typical Price Range
Waiting Lists
Demand Exceeds Supply
$0
Buyer Representation Fee
Start Your Southern Ontario Daycare Search
Send your name, phone and email below and our team will reach out directly — no need to fill out the full form.
Why Daycares
Daycares for Sale — Search Southern Ontario Listings
Southern Ontario has a critical shortage of licensed childcare spaces — with over 200,000 children on waitlists province-wide. The federal-provincial Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement at $10/day further increases demand and subsidizes provider revenues, creating one of the strongest acquisition environments in the sector’s history.
Critical Supply Shortage
Southern Ontario has 200,000+ children on childcare waitlists. Any licensed facility operates at near-100% capacity with multi-year waiting lists — protecting revenue regardless of economic cycles.
Southern Ontario has 200,000+ children on childcare waitlists. Any licensed facility operates at near-100% capacity with multi-year waiting lists — protecting revenue regardless of economic cycles.
CWELCC $10/Day Revenue Guarantee
Participating daycares receive provincial operating grants under CWELCC to offset reduced parent fees. This government subsidy creates a stable, predictable revenue component.
Participating daycares receive provincial operating grants under CWELCC to offset reduced parent fees. This government subsidy creates a stable, predictable revenue component.
Ministry Licence — Barrier to Entry
Obtaining a new childcare licence in Southern Ontario requires zoning approval, facility inspections, staffing ratios, and a 12–24 month approval process. An existing licence is enormously valuable.
Obtaining a new childcare licence in Southern Ontario requires zoning approval, facility inspections, staffing ratios, and a 12–24 month approval process. An existing licence is enormously valuable.
Recurring Monthly Parent Fees
Parents pay tuition monthly, 10–11 months per year per child. With 60–120 licensed spots per facility, monthly revenue is highly predictable and contractually committed.
Parents pay tuition monthly, 10–11 months per year per child. With 60–120 licensed spots per facility, monthly revenue is highly predictable and contractually committed.
Premium Montessori & Licensed Programs Command Higher Fees
Full-day Montessori and licensed preschool programs can charge $1,800–$2,500/month per child. Premium concepts serve upper-income markets with lower price sensitivity.
Full-day Montessori and licensed preschool programs can charge $1,800–$2,500/month per child. Premium concepts serve upper-income markets with lower price sensitivity.
Strong Community Reputation Transfers
Established daycares carry 10–15 years of community trust, sibling referral patterns, and word-of-mouth marketing that cannot be replicated in a new startup.
Established daycares carry 10–15 years of community trust, sibling referral patterns, and word-of-mouth marketing that cannot be replicated in a new startup.
Current Listings
Daycares Currently on the Market in Southern Ontario
Licensed Daycare
Licensed Childcare Centre — Mississauga, ON
78 Licensed Spaces • CWELCC Enrolled • 3-Year Waitlist • $980K Revenue
Speak to a Broker
Montessori School
Private Montessori — Vaughan, ON
60 Students • $2,200/mo Tuition • AMI Certified • $1.6M Revenue
Speak to a Broker
Home-Based Daycare (Licensed)
Licensed Home Daycare Agency — Brampton, ON
42 Providers Network • City Contract • $2.8M Managed Revenue
Speak to a Broker
Centre-Based Daycare
Licensed Daycare — Hamilton, ON
52 Licensed Spaces • Before/After School • $680K Annual Revenue
Speak to a Broker
Toddler & Preschool
Toddler & Preschool Centre — Oakville, ON
36 Spaces • Premium Fees • Full Waitlist • $540K Revenue
Speak to a Broker
Before/After School Care
BASC Program — Toronto, ON
School-Based • 90 Spots • CWELCC • Municipal Contract • $720K Revenue
Speak to a Broker
FAQ
What to Know Before Buying a Daycare in Southern Ontario
A Ministry of Education childcare licence under the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) is not automatically transferable — the new operator must apply for a new licence. However, the Ministry typically approves an existing licensed facility for a new operator who meets qualifications, and operations can continue during the application period. We guide buyers through the entire licence transition process.
The owner does not need to be an ECE (Early Childhood Educator), but the facility Director and a minimum ratio of staff must hold valid College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) registration. Most acquisitions retain the existing qualified Director and staff, satisfying this requirement while allowing a business-oriented owner to focus on operations and growth.
CWELCC has significantly increased demand for licensed childcare while providing stable operating grants to enrolled providers. Licensed facilities enrolled in CWELCC receive provincial funding to compensate for reduced parent fees, protecting revenue. This has led to increased valuations for licensed facilities, as the government funding layer reduces revenue risk considerably.
Get Listing
Search Daycares for Sale Near You
Strictly confidential. No obligation. We respond within 24 hours.
✓ No Buyer Fees — Ever
✓ Ministry Compliance Review Included
✓ CWELCC Enrolment Status Confirmed
✓ Waitlist & Occupancy Data Provided