SBA loan data
SBA loans for child care services: FY2020–FY2025 data
Child Care Services (NAICS 624410, "Child Care Services") ranked #10 among six-digit industries by number of SBA 7(a) and 504 loans approved nationwide in FY2020–FY2025. Below: volume by year, loan sizes, where the loans went, and the lenders and CDCs that made the most of them.
Data as of (SBA 7(a) & 504 FOIA release). Headline figures cover fiscal years 2020 through 2025 (October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2025). Methodology and sources.
Headline numbers, FY2020–FY2025
5,404 SBA 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $4.80 billion were approved for child care services in FY2020–FY2025 (4,242 7(a) and 1,162 504), excluding loans later cancelled.
- 5,404SBA loans approved (7(a) + 504)
- $4.80 billionTotal approved amount
- $447,750Median 7(a) loan (4,242 loans)
- $820,000Median 504 amount (1,162 loans)
- 95,402Jobs supported, as reported on the loans
- 20.4%Loans to franchise businesses
What this means for a borrower
- Half of the 7(a) loans approved for child care services were between $140,000 and $980,000, and the median was $447,750, 126% above the all-industry median of $198,300. A request well above $980,000 would be larger than three in four 7(a) loans recorded here.
- 25.6% of 7(a) loans here were under $150,000 (all-industry: 40.6%).
- 504 loans were 21.5% of the loans counted here (all-industry: 11.7%), with a median 504 amount of $820,000.
- 571 lenders (counted by name as recorded in the data) approved at least one 7(a) loan here. The 10 most active by count made 32.3% of 7(a) loans, so 7(a) lending here is spread across many lenders.
- 7(a) approvals went from 494 in FY2020 to 944 in FY2025, up 91%.
These are counts of approved loans. The data does not show applications that were declined or withdrawn, so it says nothing about approval odds, and past volume is not a forecast for any individual request.
Loans by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | 7(a) loans | 7(a) amount | 504 loans | 504 amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 494 | $487.2 million | 133 | $119.7 million |
| FY2021 | 680 | $687.2 million | 180 | $158.5 million |
| FY2022 | 573 | $501.3 million | 234 | $240.1 million |
| FY2023 | 682 | $529.8 million | 194 | $217.2 million |
| FY2024 | 869 | $610.2 million | 213 | $246.3 million |
| FY2025 | 944 | $726.8 million | 208 | $279.9 million |
| FY2026 (to 06/30, partial) | 542 | $541.9 million | 142 | $195.7 million |
FY2026 covers only part of the year and is not included in any other figure on this page. Recent years can still change as loans are cancelled after approval.
Loan sizes
| Measure | 7(a) | 504 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans | 4,242 | 1,162 |
| 25th percentile | $140,000 | $362,250 |
| Median | $447,750 | $820,000 |
| 75th percentile | $980,000 | $1,661,750 |
| Average | $835,097 | $1,085,795 |
| Loan amount | 7(a) loans | 7(a) share | 504 loans | 504 share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150,000 | 1,084 | 25.6% | 47 | 4.0% |
| $150,000 to $349,999 | 754 | 17.8% | 226 | 19.4% |
| $350,000 to $999,999 | 1,375 | 32.4% | 394 | 33.9% |
| $1 million to $1,999,999 | 538 | 12.7% | 301 | 25.9% |
| $2 million to $4,999,999 | 425 | 10.0% | 193 | 16.6% |
| $5 million or more | 66 | 1.6% | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
504 amounts are the CDC portion recorded in SBA's data (the "GrossApproval" field); the separate first-lien lender loan in a 504 project is not included, so 504 and 7(a) amounts are not directly comparable.
Most active lenders and CDCs
Ranked by number of loans approved for Child Care Services (NAICS 624410) in FY2020–FY2025, then by amount. Names are shown exactly as recorded in SBA's data; the same institution can appear under more than one name, and we do not merge them. Lenders or CDCs with fewer than 10 loans here are not listed. This is a count of past activity, not a ranking of quality or a recommendation.
| # | Lender (as recorded) | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 317 | $148.8 million |
| 2 | Live Oak Banking Company | 173 | $406.2 million |
| 3 | TD Bank, National Association | 170 | $83.1 million |
| 4 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 153 | $123.2 million |
| 5 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 125 | $127.8 million |
| 6 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 117 | $69.5 million |
| 7 | Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC | 91 | $77.8 million |
| 8 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 83 | $16.1 million |
| 9 | First Bank of the Lake | 74 | $81.9 million |
| 10 | Customers Bank | 69 | $109.1 million |
| # | CDC (as recorded) | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Business Development Corporation | 81 | $91.6 million |
| 2 | Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, Inc. | 77 | $91.3 million |
| 3 | Mortgage Capital Development Corporation | 50 | $75.1 million |
| 4 | Empire State Certified Development Corporation | 38 | $47.1 million |
| 5 | SomerCor 504, Inc. | 38 | $27.5 million |
| 6 | Small Business Growth Corporation | 35 | $28.6 million |
| 7 | Granite State Economic Development Corporation | 33 | $27.1 million |
| 8 | Capital Certified Development Corporation | 32 | $49.7 million |
| 9 | Bay Colony Development Corporation | 32 | $24.3 million |
| 10 | WBD, Inc. | 31 | $35.6 million |
571 lender names appear on at least one 7(a) loan for Child Care Services (NAICS 624410), and 138 CDC names on at least one 504 loan.
7(a) loans by processing method
| Processing method (as recorded) | Loans | Share of 7(a) |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Lenders Program | 2,971 | 70.0% |
| SBA Express Program | 880 | 20.7% |
| 7a General | 347 | 8.2% |
| Community Advantage Initiative | 43 | 1.0% |
Where the loans went
| State | Loans | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 572 | 10.6% | $749.4 million |
| Florida | 520 | 9.6% | $502.8 million |
| California | 467 | 8.6% | $452.0 million |
| Ohio | 280 | 5.2% | $153.5 million |
| Georgia | 271 | 5.0% | $330.4 million |
| Illinois | 260 | 4.8% | $184.8 million |
| Pennsylvania | 232 | 4.3% | $171.0 million |
| New York | 226 | 4.2% | $135.0 million |
| New Jersey | 213 | 3.9% | $208.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 163 | 3.0% | $106.5 million |
Share of all loans for this industry nationwide. The industry is the NAICS code recorded on each loan, as reported in SBA's data.
Other industries
- All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Beauty Salons
- Chiropractor Offices
- Dental Offices
- Electrical Contractors
- Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
- Full-Service Restaurants
- General Automotive Repair
- Home Health Care Services
- Hotels and Motels
- Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
- Landscaping Services
- Law Offices
- Limited-Service Restaurants
- Local General Freight Trucking
- Long-Distance Truckload Trucking
- Other Personal Care Services
- Other Personal Services
- Other Professional and Technical Services
- Pet Care Services
- Physician Offices
- Plumbing and HVAC Contractors
- Residential Remodelers
- Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
Questions this data answers
How many SBA loans were approved for child care services from FY2020 to FY2025?
5,404 SBA 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $4.80 billion: 4,242 7(a) loans and 1,162 504 loans, according to SBA FOIA data as of June 30, 2026. Loans later cancelled are excluded.
What is the median SBA 7(a) loan size for child care services?
$447,750 for loans approved in FY2020–FY2025. Half of the 7(a) loans were between $140,000 and $980,000; the average was $835,097, pulled up by a smaller number of large loans.
What is the typical SBA 504 loan amount for child care services?
The median 504 amount was $820,000 across 1,162 loans. This is the CDC portion recorded in SBA's data; the separate first-lien lender loan in a 504 project is not included.
Which states had the most SBA loans for child care services?
By loan count in FY2020–FY2025: Texas (572 loans, 10.6%), Florida (520 loans, 9.6%), California (467 loans, 8.6%).
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