Kids' play and party space

Parents booking birthday parties, families paying for open play, and class instructors or groups renting the space.

Party packages (usually per party or per child), open play entry fees or memberships, and hourly or per-session fees from classes and groups renting the room.

• Organizing bookings and staff
• Friendly with parents and children
• Keeping a space clean and safe
• Local marketing

• General liability insurance, and ask insurers about coverage for children's activities
• Zoning, certificate of occupancy and fire code rules for your unit, check with your city or county
• Play equipment safety and cleaning routines, check relevant safety standards
• Background checks for staff, and whether your state treats drop-off care as licensed childcare
• Parent waivers, food allergy handling, and a health department permit if you serve food
• Accessibility requirements, check ADA rules for your premises
• Slow weekdays and rent that is due whether or not parties are booked

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $80,000 to $250,000, depending on your unit's size and lease terms, the play equipment you choose, and how you fit out the party room.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on open play attendance, party bookings and class rentals. Rent is due whether or not parties are booked, and weekdays can be slow.

Check zoning, certificate of occupancy and fire code rules with your city or county, plus ADA accessibility. Ask insurers about children's activities, check staff background checks and whether drop-off care counts as licensed childcare, and a health permit if serving food.