Homeschool Learning Pod for a Small Group

Homeschooling families who want group learning, a break from teaching everything themselves, or support in subjects like maths, science or writing.

Monthly or termly fees per child, often with a small materials fee. Offering one to three set days a week lets you fit the work around your own schedule.

• Teaching or tutoring experience
• Planning lessons across age groups
• Clear communication with parents
• Patience with groups of children

• Check your municipality for zoning rules and whether you need a home-based business licence
• Check your province's rules on private schools and childcare, as teaching groups of children may trigger them, and avoid calling yourself a school or offering credits unless you are approved
• Commercial general liability insurance, and ask your insurer about children on your premises
• Many parents will expect a police record check with vulnerable sector screening
• Keep group sizes manageable and have a clear sick-child and pick-up policy

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on your space, teaching materials and insurance. Running the pod from your own home may keep early costs toward the lower end of that range.

Check your municipality for zoning rules and whether you need a home-based business licence. Also check your province's rules on private schools and childcare, and ask your insurer about having children on your premises.

Estimates put monthly revenue at typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on group size, your fees and how many days you teach. The idea assumes at least about 12 hours a week.