Childcare Centres and Preschools for Sale in Singapore
Edugrow lists childcare centres and preschools for sale in Singapore under anonymous codes, across HDB, landed and commercial premises, and shares more off-market with registered buyers first. Most changes of owner run on ECDA's rules: a transfer of licence is applied for at least 3 months ahead, while buying the licensee company needs 1 month's notice of new key appointment holders.
A childcare centre is bought for its licence, its premises and its enrolment. The things that decide whether it is worth the price are how full the centre is against its licensed capacity, how long the licence and lease have left, whether the principal and teachers will stay, and whether the premises (especially HDB sites) can pass to you.
Edugrow has advised on 70+ education business transactions in Singapore since 2014. Across 24 profitable childcare centres Edugrow has sold, the average multiple was 3.86x EBITDA. Tell us your budget, preferred areas and premise type, and we will match you as centres come up.
Featured opportunities
EG140 Profitable Premium Preschool Platform
Multiple locations · 390+ places · S$11M+ Revenue · S$3M EBITDA · Premium Group
See the opportunityEG149 Bilingual Mandarin-Immersion Childcare in Thomson
Thomson · 174 places · Mandarin-Immersion Niche · Revenue Up ~40% · Fill-Up Upside
See the opportunityCurrent listings
| Code | Location | Premise | Capacity | Asking | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG56 | Yishun | Retail | 113 | POA | Beautifully renovated large childcare in a very central location. View to offer! |
| EG83 | West Coast | Landed | 57 | $400k | Landed West Coast preschool near HDBs/condos with decent enrolment and long ECDA license. |
| EG85 | West Coast | HDB | 40 | VTO | HDB preschool with low rental, flexible care options, and growth potential near new MRT. |
| EG86 | CCK | HDB | 43 | $400k | Well-staffed HDB centre near MRT with stable operations, affordable rent, lease till 2027. |
| EG87 | AMK | HDB Shophouse | 16/25 (CC/SC) | VTO | Central AMK childcare with student care services, Bishan Park access, and strong enrolment. |
| EG89 | CCK | Landed | 102 | $400k | Landed childcare with 102 capacity, outdoor space, and long lease till 2030. |
| EG96 | Sembawang | HDB | 65/7 (CC/SC) | $150k | Affordable childcare & student care with low rent, long track record. Great for experienced operators. |
| EG111 | Jurong | B1 | 60 | $250k | PROFITABLE - Unique curriculum, 70% enrolment, low rental of ~$12k. |
| EG114 | Boon Lay | Private | 88 | $400k | PROFITABLE - Long running childcare with access to outdoor space. 50% occupancy. |
| EG119 | East Coast | Landed | 54 | $350k | Turnkey childcare and infant care centre in East Coast, opened 2024, now in its third year. Infant care licensed. Enrolment recovering with 8 confirmed new joiners from October and no K2 graduation cliff, with clear headroom to the 54 place licence. Clean equity sale, no debt, strong local catchment. |
| EG127 | CBD | Office | 91 | $750k | Premium preschool with 91 capacity, 57% occupancy. Clear upside potential. |
| EG131 | City fringe | Private | 138 | $400k | Established 20+ year childcare centre with 138 licensed capacity, rooftop outdoor space, and central location near MRT. Currently under-utilised, offering strong upside for an operator who can drive enrolment recovery |
| EG133 | Bishan | B1 | 71 | $280k | Nicely done up centre with outdoor playground, license granted Aug25. |
| EG136 | Varies | Retail | 329 | $2m | Profitable 3-centre premium preschool and student care cluster with an 18-year operating history at one site. Approx. $580k EBITDA with upside to around $900k through capacity utilisation and a turnaround at one centre. Co-located student care anchor included. |
| EG137 | Tampines | Retail | 123 | $750k | Premium childcare centre in East Singapore with an 18-year operating history, offered as a turnaround. Enrolment sits below its historical baseline, leaving clear recovery upside for a hands-on operator. FY25 adjusted EBITDA approx. $260k, priced to move. |
| EG138 | City Fringe | Retail | 206 | $1.5m | Premium mall-based childcare with a large private outdoor playground, paired with a near-full co-located student care centre. Combined approx. $320k EBITDA, stable enrolment with contracts to 2027, and a built-in childcare to student care retention loop. |
| EG140 | Varies | Retail | 390+ | POA | Premium education group with preschools and early intervention services. $11M+ revenue, $3m adj. EBITDA, established team, and growth potential. |
| EG148 | Jurong East | Office | 153 | $3.84m | Established premium childcare in Jurong East, a designated growth district, with a 16-year operating history. Revenue above $2.5m with operator-reported adjusted EBITDA around $600k, rising toward $800k as spare licensed places fill. Owners semi-retiring. |
| EG149 | Thomson | Office | 174 | $1.16m | Bilingual, Mandarin-immersion childcare with loyal families and a nine-year operating history. FY2025 revenue rose about 40% with a return to positive EBITDA. The whole-floor premises run near a third full, with fill-up upside as a new catchment forms nearby. |
| EG150 | Central | Office | 150+ | $1.4m | Premium childcare in Central Singapore, run by a salaried principal and long-tenure team. EBITDA over $300k, secure lease to 2029, over half full, plus a new indoor playground. Owner stepping back after many years. Clean 100% equity sale, cash on completion. |
| EG152 | Central | Office | 25INF/156CC | $200k | PREMISE ONLY - Licensed childcare premises in Central Singapore for takeover. Rare dual licence, 181 places with infant care, approx 10,000 sqft, outdoor playground, fully fitted. ECDA licence current on a three-year term. Own brand, no enrolment or staff transfers. Complete before Dec 2026. |
| EG157 | Clementi | Retail | 165 | $400k | Pure childcare with 15+ year operating history in West Singapore, licensed for 165 across roughly 9,000 sqft. Currently at 47% utilisation, leaving clear ramp upside. Lease secured through end-2026 with renewal option. Motivated seller consolidating portfolio. |
Every listing uses an anonymous code. Full details are released after you sign an NDA. Ask about any code on WhatsApp +65 8088 1201 or by registering as a buyer.
Recently completed
- Premium Childcare Centre in Thomson (completed 2026)
- Established Premium Preschool in the CBD (completed 2026)
What to check before you buy
- Whether you are buying the business (a transfer of licence) or the licensee company (a change of key appointment holders), and the ECDA timeline for each. ECDA transfer of licence
- What ECDA needs from new directors and managers when you buy the company's shares. Key appointment holder change
- For HDB sites, the tenancy rules that decide whether the premises can pass to you. HDB childcare takeovers
- Enrolment, staff, licence, lease, accounts and the parent contracts you will inherit. Childcare due diligence checklist
- Whether the centre is a Partner or Anchor Operator, and what the fee caps mean for its value. POP and AOP status
- Deposits and prepaid fees you take on at completion. Prepaid fees at completion
- How buyers fund a childcare acquisition. Financing a takeover
Frequently asked questions
Are there childcare centres for sale in Singapore right now?
Yes. Edugrow lists the childcare centres and preschools that can be marketed publicly on this page under an anonymous code, with the location, premise type, licensed capacity and asking price where the seller allows. Many more are shared with registered buyers before they are advertised, because owners want to avoid unsettling parents and staff, so registering your brief is the most reliable way to see them.
Does the ECDA licence pass to the new owner?
Only with ECDA's written approval. If you buy the business into your own company, the licence must be transferred: the current licensee applies at least 3 months before the target date and must hold a 12-month licence with at least 7 months left (ECDA Code of Practice s3.3.1 and s3.3.4). If you buy the licensee company's shares, the licence stays with the company, and parents and ECDA get at least 1 month's written notice of the new key appointment holders (s3.5).
Can I buy a childcare centre in an HDB block?
Yes, but HDB has to agree as well as ECDA. ECDA cannot approve a transfer of licence until the HDB tenancy is in the buyer's name (Code of Practice s3.3.2). HDB's published terms say assignment of tenancy has not been permitted since 16 October 2013, and HDB treats it as an assignment if the original shareholders and their next of kin keep less than 51% of the shares. Read our HDB guide before you make an offer.
How much does a childcare centre in Singapore cost?
Profitable centres are usually priced as a multiple of normalised EBITDA, the profit a new owner can expect after paying a principal. Across 24 profitable childcare centres Edugrow has sold, the average multiple was 3.86x EBITDA. Enrolment against capacity, the remaining licence and lease, the principal and the fee level decide where a centre sits. Asking prices for current listings are shown above where the seller allows.
What changes if the centre is a Partner Operator (POP)?
POP centres keep to ECDA's monthly fee caps for Singapore Citizen children, $650 for full-day childcare and $1,290 for infant care before GST for 2026 to 2030, in return for ECDA funding. ECDA does not publish whether POP status or funding continues after a share sale or a transfer of licence, so confirm the position with ECDA before you sign.