TotsPal : Childcare Partner

TotsPal connects families, daycares & caregivers — search spots, manage attendance, track waitlists & find jobs. Your childcare community, simplified.

TotsPal is the all-in-one platform built for modern families, childcare providers, and early childhood professionals. Whether you're searching for the perfect daycare, running a childcare business, or looking for your next caregiving opportunity - TotsPal brings everything together in one place.

FOR PARENTS

Finding the right childcare has never been easier.

● Search & Discover - Browse licensed home daycares, childcare centers, nannies, and ECEs near you using list or map view with Apple Maps integration.

● Smart Filtering - Filter providers by age group, distance, program type, fees, and availability.

● Waitlist Management - Join provider waitlists directly from the app and track your status in real time (pending, offered, enrolled).

● On The Way - Let your provider know you're heading over. Share your live location and ETA so they're always ready for drop-off or pick-up.

● Attendance History - View your child's full attendance record across all enrolled providers.

● Authorize Pickups - Approve authorized persons for drop-off and pick-up directly from your phone.

● Post a Job - Need a nanny or babysitter? Post a job and receive applications from qualified caregivers.

● Messaging - Communicate directly with your child's provider through built-in real-time messaging.

FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS

Run your childcare business smarter, not harder.

● Rich Profile - Showcase your programs, age groups, capacity, fees, food menu, activities, certifications, hours, and a photo gallery to attract the right families.

● Spot Management - List full-time, part-time, and drop-in spots with flexible scheduling and auto-renewal.

● Waitlist Pipeline - Manage your entire waitlist from first inquiry to enrollment with status tracking and built-in parent messaging.

● Enrollment Forms - Enroll children with detailed intake forms covering child info, parent/guardian details, emergency contacts, and medical information.

● Attendance Tracking - Daily check-in and check-out, absence tracking with reasons, corrections with audit trail, and PDF attendance report exports.

● Employee Management - Add staff, send invite links, assign roles, and manage timesheets with clock-in and clock-out.

● On The Way Alerts - See live arrival alerts when families are heading to your location so you're always prepared.

● Hire Talent - Post job listings for educators and support staff, review applications, and find the right fit for your team.

● Privacy Controls - Choose what contact and location information families can see: full address, partial, or hidden.

FOR JOB SEEKERS

Find caregiving work that fits your life.

● Professional Profile - Highlight your experience, certifications, education, criminal record check, languages, and availability to stand out.

● Job Search - Browse and filter job listings from families and childcare centers near you.

● Easy Applications - Submit applications with a cover letter and track your status every step of the way.

● Timesheet Access - When employed, manage your timesheets and clock in/out through the app.

● Employee Invites - Receive and respond to direct employment invitations from childcare providers.

SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY FEED

Connect with your local childcare community. Share updates, announce available spots, promote your caregiver availability, and engage with families and providers right in your city.

PRIVACY & DATA YOU CAN TRUST

TotsPal handles your data with care - GDPR-style data export, a 30-day account deletion grace period, and compliant 6-year retention for employment and tax records.

Download TotsPal today and experience childcare, simplified.