After-School enrichment classes at schools

Parents paying per session or term, plus PTAs and schools that hire outside providers to run their enrichment programs.

A fee per child for each session or term, or a flat fee per class paid by a school or PTA. Adding more classes or more locations raises income.

• Confident with groups of children
• A subject you can teach well (art, STEM, sports, chess, drama)
• Organized lesson planning
• Clear communication with parents

• General liability insurance, which schools and venues often require proof of
• Background checks and fingerprinting, which many schools and states require for anyone working with children
• Check whether your state requires child care licensing for your type of program; rules often depend on hours, ages and number of children
• Schools may require you to be an approved vendor, which can take time

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your subject, class materials and any insurance or background check fees. These are estimates, so price out your own supplies and lesson plans first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how many classes you run, class sizes and what parents or schools pay. This is an estimate rather than a guarantee, and revenue is not the same as profit.

Check general liability insurance, which schools and venues often require, and background checks or fingerprinting. Also check whether your state requires child care licensing for your program, and whether schools need you as an approved vendor.