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Custom Search

For parents who need to uncomplicate navigating multiple priorities.

What is a Custom Search?

A Custom Search is a private family research service designed for parents who want to organize and simplify more complicated choices.

Relocating and need to establish new providers?
Have multiple children with differing needs?
Comparing a few different neighborhoods?

TPC will handle the research and deliver the results via email so you can stop juggling.

What’s Included

  • Custom Search

    Quoted Based on Your Needs

    A select set of vetted providers
    We contact, verify, and select providers based on your unique criteria.

    Multiple angles covered
    Whether you have more than one child, need multiple providers, or you’re looking in several locations, we cover them all.

    Decision support
    Comparison tables, informational guides, and relocation data can aid in your decision-making.

    Organized PDF delivery
    Your results are delivered via email in a clear, easy-to-review PDF within a reasonable time frame (rush may be available for an additional fee)

    Ongoing support
    We’ll follow up with you via email within 2 business days to see if you have any questions or need clarification

TPC can help you with…

  • getting established in a new city

  • care and schools for multiple kids

  • modes of support for a child with complex needs

  • comparing different types of child care or education

  • preplanning for child care, school, or seasonal transitions

  • and more

How It Works

  • 1


    You begin with a detailed intake that includes your circumstances, location(s), needs, and preferences.

  • 2


    TPC reviews the scope, confirms whether a Custom Search is the right fit, and sends a tailored quote by email.

  • 3


    Once approved, the research begins. You’ll receive organized results with vetted options, supportive guides, and we’ll check in with you shortly after.

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Why Parents Choose the Custom Search

  • No pulling the pieces together on your own

  • Less confusion on which path is the best for your family

  • No surface-level lists to filter through

  • Less overwhelm during already-stressful circumstances

  • Less time spent searching, deliberating, second-guessing

Just clearer, informed choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Hit the CONTACT US button. If your search is simple, we’ll point you toward Focused Search. If it has more moving parts, we’ll recommend Custom.

  • If we suspect that the search is unlikely to produce quality options, we’ll tell you before moving forward. If availability is limited, your results will clearly explain what was found and what your next best options are.

  • Pricing is quoted based on scope, complexity, categories, geography, and outreach needed.

  • Each Custom Search is built around your specific request and criteria. If something feels off, we’ll touch base in the follow-up email to clarify and offer additional guidance.

  • No. You can review the quote first and decide whether to move forward.

  • If the search expands beyond the original scope, we’ll pause and confirm any additional cost before continuing.

You don’t have to piece this together on your own.

Get clear guidance on your options so you can reduce overwhelm and decide confidently.

TPC accepts a limited number of requests each month in order to preserve quality and diligence.