The Potty School is a woman-owned potty training consulting company based in Orange County, California that serves clients globally. We specialize in guiding families and caregivers through every step of potty training, including elimination communication for infants, traditional potty training for toddlers and young children, and special needs potty training up to age 17. We bring expertise, support, and encouragement to each family’s unique journey, with the experience of government contracts that trust our methods. Ready to make potty training a success for your child?
We serve clients via phone, video chat, online courses/memberships and even in-home potty training consultations!
We are a team of caring parents who earnestly desire to see progress with your pottying journey. We give you the skills to help your family make progress with potty training. All of our consultants are thoroughly trained by The Potty School®, and all consultants are background checked and cleared regularly.
We serve families across the United States via in-home consultations, and have the privilege of serving families around the globe via phone/video chat consultations and our online courses and membership.
Founded by Michelle D. Swaney, a mom who has personally navigated the potty training journey and helped thousands of families do the same. We don't just teach theory; we teach what works in real homes with actual children.
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Choosing how to support your child's development is a deeply personal decision. At The Potty School®, we transition families "from diapers to flush" by combining professional expertise with a heart for service..
Professional Expertise & Integrity
We don't just sell "certificates"; we hire and train dedicated professionals. Sconsultants, hold advanced degrees in Early Childhood Education and specialized credentials in Early Intervention. For your peace of mind, we are nationally insured and every employee undergoes a rigorous background check.
Radical Inclusivity
We are dedicated to serving the "forgotten and dismissed". Whether you are starting Elimination Communication with a newborn or seeking specialized strategies for a child with special needs up to age 14, we have a plan designed specifically for your family’s unique journey.
Personalization Over "One-Size-Fits-All"
We believe in matching a plan to your parenting style, not forcing you into ours. By practicing active listening, we get to know your specific thoughts, feelings, and cultural expectations to ensure the process feels natural and sustainable for your home.
Proven Track Record of Success
As a trusted partner to major organizations—from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to numerous California School Districts—our methods are proven at scale. We provide solid, actionable advice that has been featured by major media outlets like GMA, Parents, and KTLA 5.
Commitment to Sustainable Solutions
Diapering is a multi-billion dollar industry that often profits from delaying a child's independence. We provide a path out of the expensive and environmentally taxing cycle of long-term diapering, helping families achieve potty training completion sooner and with more confidence.
* We are a certified woman-owned business
WBE Certified (Supplier Clearinghouse), VON: 24000915
* We are a CA Department of General Services designated Small Business, technically a Micro Business
SB (Micro) Certification ID: 2039441
* We are a small business enterprise
SBE Certified: Metro File #9895 (NAICS: 611710, 611699, 624190)
* We are a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
DBE Certified: CUCP# 52514, Metro File #9895
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Vetted and approved. Proud to be part of the Proxy by Peacock family. We are part of a concierge parenting network that serves some of the most productive parents in the world!
You have / are expecting a baby and are wanting to learn how to start potty usage during the baby stages.
You have a toddler, preschool aged child, or a school-aged child, who doesn't have special needs.
You have a child with diagnosed, or suspected special needs and need help navigating the specific issues your family encounters.
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