Baby swim lessons in your own heated pool

Local parents of babies and toddlers who prefer a quiet, private setting over a busy public pool.

A fee per course of several weekly sessions, or per private lesson at a higher price. With no rent, more of each fee is yours, but class numbers are limited by your space.

• Water safety and rescue knowledge
• Patient and reassuring with babies and parents
• Organizing bookings and a weekly schedule

• Insurance: standard homeowner's policies may not cover paid lessons, so ask your insurer directly
• Pools used for business may fall under health department or pool safety rules, so check with your county or state
• Neighbor noise and parking, which can lead to complaints and affect any permit
• Pool barriers, locked gates and strict supervision when no class is running

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your pool setup, safety equipment and insurance. Ask your insurer directly, since standard homeowner's policies may not cover paid lessons.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on class sizes, your pricing and how many sessions you schedule each week. These are estimates rather than promises, and you would keep groups very small.

Check with your insurer whether your homeowner's policy covers paid lessons. Also check with your county or state about health department or pool safety rules, neighbor noise and parking, and requirements for pool barriers and locked gates.