Pop-Up toddler soft play sessions

Parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers, plus families booking private party sessions.

Ticket or session fees per child, bundle passes for regulars, and private party hire of the setup and space.

• Friendly with parents and young children
• Organizing bookings and setup
• Local marketing through social media and parent groups

• General liability insurance, and check that the venue accepts your cover
• Child safety: use age-appropriate equipment and keep sessions supervised with clear rules
• Check with your city or county whether you need a business license for this activity
• Parent waivers and background checks for any helpers (check with a local attorney)
• Storage and transport of bulky equipment, and the time spent on setup and pack-down

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on how much equipment you buy, your transport and storage, and insurance. These are estimates, so price your equipment list before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many sessions you run, your pricing and how well they fill. This is an estimate, and hall rental and travel costs come out of it.

Check that you have general liability insurance and that each venue accepts your cover. Use age-appropriate equipment with supervised sessions, check whether your city or county requires a business license, and ask a local attorney about waivers and background checks for helpers.