what you need do when you open indoor playground

Do you know what you sure do when you want to open one indoor playground .Now ,let me tell you the step you need to do.

Step 1

Decide on the features and activities you will offer in your indoor playground. Indoor climbing gyms, ball pits and open play areas are appropriate for small children, while video games, batting cages and rock climbing walls appeal to school-aged children. Also, decide whether you want to include a snack bar for children and a coffee bar for parents.

Step 2

Obtain an employer identification number by visiting the Internal Revenue Service website -- you can obtain an Employee Identification Number instantly and at no cost. Also, check with your local small business office to determine state and local registration licensing requirements, and complete any necessary registrations and obtain any licenses necessary to legally conduct business. Fees for registration and licenses vary by location.

Step 3

Lease space for your indoor playground. You will need a space large enough to accommodate play equipment, food service and private rooms for parties.

Step 4

Obtain insurance for your business from an agent or broker. You will need a general liability policy with a limit of at least $1 million per occurrence to protect you against financial liability for any injuries that occur on your business premises. Your agent or broker can tell you about any other types of insurance you need to protect your business assets.

Step 5

Purchase and install play equipment, food preparation and service equipment and supplies, tables, chairs and protective equipment such as floor and wall padding. Also, purchase computer, telephone, fax and printer equipment to manage reservations, print waivers, and receipts and manage schedules.

Step 6

Hire staff to manage business operations, staff food service, supervise play activities and host private parties. You can attract staff members by posting job listings on community bulletin boards, online classified ad sites, job search sites, local newspapers and college bulletin boards.

Step 7

Hire an attorney to draft a liability waiver for parents to sign when they bring their children to your indoor playground. A liability waiver helps limit your exposure to lawsuits if a child sustains an injury while on your premises. Also, your insurance company will require you to obtain signed waivers from all parents to minimize its loss exposure.

Step 8

Print fliers to promote your indoor playground. Distribute fliers through local schools and child care facilities, grocery stores, libraries and other places frequented by parents. You can also contact local newspapers to have them include your fliers as newspaper inserts.