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Background: Toilet training is a crucial aspect of developmental tasks in toddlers, aiming to train them in urinary and fecal elimination activities. The success of toilet training can be influenced by both family and child factors. Various studies indicate that the physical, mental, and psychological readiness of the child, as well as the teaching methods used by parents, play significant roles in the success of toilet training. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between family and child readiness and the success of toilet training in toddlers in the Kaliabang Tengah Subdistrict. Methods: This study uses a descriptive quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. The population of this study includes families with children aged 2-4 years in the Kaliabang Tengah area, with a sample size of 97 respondents. Data were obtained through questionnaires. The sampling method was conducted using Stratified Random Sampling and analyzed using the Chi-square test. Results: The results of the study showed a significant relationship between family readiness (p=0.002), child's physical readiness (p<0.001), child's mental readiness (p<0.001), and child's psychological readiness (p=0.001) with the success of toilet training (p<0.05). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between family readiness, child's physical readiness, child's mental readiness, and child's psychological readiness with the success of toilet training in toddlers.