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Compliant handbooks — without the lawyer bill

Start free. Generate a complete, inspection-ready handbook for $29. Sign up for free rule-change alerts and know the moment your state updates a requirement.

Products

Always free

$0

Free Compliance Check

See exactly which sections your handbook is missing before you buy anything.

  • State-specific requirement checklist
  • Missing section report
  • No credit card required
  • Instant results
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One-time

$29

Parent Handbook

A complete, state-compliant parent handbook for your licensed childcare center.

  • All required policy sections for your state
  • Your branding and center details
  • View and copy online
  • Inspection-ready language
  • Instant online access
Coming Soon

One-time

$39

Staff Handbook

Employee handbook covering HR policies, operational procedures, and licensing requirements for childcare staff.

  • Employment policies and procedures
  • Mandatory reporter obligations
  • State-specific staff requirements
  • Disciplinary and termination policies
Coming Soon

One-time

$24

Home Daycare Handbook

Purpose-built for family childcare providers and home-based programs — different requirements, different document.

  • Family childcare-specific policies
  • Home-based program requirements
  • Shorter, focused format
  • State-specific language

Add-ons

Extend your coverage

Pair with any handbook purchase, or add to an existing handbook you already own.

no account

Free

Rule-Change Alerts

Get a free email the moment your state changes a childcare licensing requirement — with the affected handbook section flagged.

  • Monitoring across all 50 states
  • Email alert when your state changes a rule
  • See which handbook section is affected
  • Free — no subscription, no account
Get free alerts

one-time

$79

Center Pack

Parent handbook, staff handbook, and operations manual — everything a licensed center needs in one purchase.

  • Parent handbook (normally $29)
  • Staff handbook (normally $39)
  • Operations manual
  • Save $18 vs. buying separately
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How We Compare

$29 vs. $2,000. You do the math.

Every licensed childcare center needs a compliant parent handbook. Here's what your options actually cost.

Cost

Lawyer

$2,000+

DIY

$0 (but 40+ hours)

Etsy

$10–25

TotReady

$29–79

State-specific language

Lawyer

Yes

DIY

Unlikely

Etsy

Rarely

TotReady

Yes, always

Time to complete

Lawyer

Days to weeks

DIY

40+ hours

Etsy

Hours to edit

TotReady

Minutes

Stays current when regulations change

Lawyer

Only if you call them again

DIY

Only if you notice

Etsy

No

TotReady

Free rule-change alerts

Inspection-ready out of the box

Lawyer

Yes

DIY

Maybe

Etsy

No

TotReady

Yes

All required sections included

Lawyer

Yes

DIY

Depends on research

Etsy

No

TotReady

Yes

Childcare attorney fees: Hiring an attorney to draft a state-compliant childcare parent handbook typically costs $1,500–$3,000 and takes 2–4 weeks. TotReady generates a state-specific compliant handbook in minutes for $29.

Common questions

Is the free compliance check really free?
Yes. The free compliance check compares your state's current licensing requirements against the required sections of a compliant parent handbook. No credit card required. You get a report showing which sections are missing or out of date.
What's the difference between the parent handbook and the staff handbook?
The parent handbook covers everything families need to know — enrollment, tuition, policies, and procedures. It satisfies licensing requirements for family-facing documentation. The staff handbook covers employment policies, HR procedures, and operational standards for your employees. Most licensed centers need both.
How do I keep my handbook current after I buy it?
Your handbook is accurate on the day you generate it. If your state updates its licensing requirements after that date, sign up for free rule-change alerts. We email you when your state changes a rule and flag the handbook section it affects, so you can regenerate it yourself. The alerts are free — no account, no subscription.
Can I use these handbooks for family childcare or home daycare?
The Home Daycare Handbook (coming soon) is designed specifically for family childcare providers and home-based programs. The parent handbook is designed for licensed center-based childcare. Check with your state licensing agency to confirm which document type applies to your program type.

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