New Center Package
Complete Daycare Startup Document Bundle
Everything you need to open a licensed childcare center — one purchase, done.
Buying separately: $146+ and hours of coordination. Bundle: $149 and everything works together from day one.
Instant online access · All 6 documents
What you get
Six documents. Every one your licensor will ask for.
Individual value: $146. Coordination cost: your sanity. Bundle: $149 and done.
Parent Handbook
Valued at $29
State-compliant, all required sections. Illness exclusion, discipline, emergency procedures, medication policy, and enrollment terms — written to satisfy your state licensing inspector.
Staff & Employee Handbook
Valued at $39
Childcare-specific HR policies covering hiring, scheduling, conduct standards, mandatory reporting obligations, and staff health requirements. The most expensive document to write from scratch.
Enrollment Packet
Valued at $19
Registration forms, medical authorization, emergency contacts, photo release, and subsidy program consent — everything a family needs to complete at enrollment.
Parent-Provider Contract
Valued at $15
Customizable tuition agreement covering payment terms, late fees, termination policy, and pickup authorization. Protects you legally from day one.
Operations Manual Excerpt
Valued at $29
Opening and closing procedures, daily cleaning schedules, outdoor supervision protocols, and safety checklists. Structured so staff can follow it without supervision.
Marketing & Enrollment Kit
Valued at $15
Tour checklist, 'Why Choose Us' template, and a rate sheet template. Gives prospective families the confidence to enroll before your first official opening day.
Total individual value: $146 → Bundle price: $149
Plus it all works together — no formatting mismatches, no conflicting policies.
Your options
Every way to get your documents. One clear winner.
| Option | Cost | Time | Quality / Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiring a consultant | $2,000–$5,000 | 4–8 weeks | Documents don't match your state |
| Buying pieces separately | $200+ from multiple vendors | Weeks of hunting | Nothing works together |
| Building it yourself (DIY) | $0 out of pocket | 80+ hours | Miss a required section, fail inspection |
| TotReady Startup BundleBest value | $149, done | 30 minutes to customize | State-specific, inspection-ready |
Hiring a consultant
- Cost
- $2,000–$5,000
- Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Notes
- Documents don't match your state
Buying pieces separately
- Cost
- $200+ from multiple vendors
- Time
- Weeks of hunting
- Notes
- Nothing works together
Building it yourself (DIY)
- Cost
- $0 out of pocket
- Time
- 80+ hours
- Notes
- Miss a required section, fail inspection
TotReady Startup Bundle
Best value- Cost
- $149, done
- Time
- 30 minutes to customize
- Notes
- State-specific, inspection-ready
Is this right for you?
The Startup Bundle is built for these situations
Opening a new childcare center
You have a location, a license application in progress, and a pile of document requests from your licensor. This bundle answers all of them.
Converting a home daycare to a center
Center-based programs have stricter documentation requirements than family childcare homes. The bundle is written to center standards, not home daycare.
Taking over an existing center
Ownership changes often require a fresh licensing inspection. Starting with clean, current documents is faster than trying to update someone else's policies.
Preparing for your initial licensing inspection
Inspectors check documents first, facility second. Show up with a complete, organized packet and the inspection goes faster.
Questions
What people ask before they buy
- What states do the startup bundle documents cover?
- The bundle covers all 15 states TotReady supports. When you purchase, you select your state and the documents are tailored to your specific licensing requirements.
- Can I edit these documents after I download them?
- Yes. Every document is delivered as a fully editable file. Add your center name, logo, and any local customizations your licensor requests.
- Do I need all six documents to get licensed?
- Most states require a parent handbook and enrollment forms as part of your initial licensing application. The full bundle covers every document request you are likely to receive during the inspection process.
- Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
- One-time purchase of $149. You own the documents permanently. To stay current, sign up for free rule-change alerts — we email you when your state changes a requirement and flag the affected section.
Ready to open?
Stop putting off your opening date.
Every week you delay is a week without tuition revenue. The documents take 30 minutes to customize. Your first family enrollment can happen this month.
One-time purchase · Instant online access · No subscription required
TotReady provides document templates — not legal advice. It is not a law firm and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Documents should be reviewed by a licensed professional familiar with your state's childcare regulations.