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At LilyPad, we’re committed to continuously improving our platform to meet the evolving needs of daycare professionals. We are thrilled to announce a series of exciting new features we’ve rolled out in 2024 to enhance your daycare management experience. Here’s an overview of the latest updates:
Time clock integration
Efficiently manage staff attendance with our new time clock integration. This feature allows you to track employee hours seamlessly, ensuring accurate payroll processing and better time management. It also reduces administrative burden and helps staff focus more on child care.
Application
The highly anticipated app is here on IOS and the Google Play store! We are excited to announce that our mobile app is now live! Available for both iOS and Android, the LilyPad mobile app allows you to manage your daycare on the go. Whether you need to communicate with parents, update records, or check attendance, everything is now at your fingertips. This convenience provides flexibility for staff and ensures parents are always connected and informed. It also means you can implement a bring-your-own-device policy, knowing employees can access the software on any convenient device for them or you.
Waitlist management
This tool will streamline enrollment, making it easier to manage applications, keep track of waitlisted children, and communicate with parents efficiently. The update will simplify administrative tasks for owners and staff while providing clear communication and peace of mind for parents.
Pause billing
Simplify your billing process with our new ability to pause billing for holidays and breaks. This feature ensures that you only bill parents for the time their children are in attendance, reducing billing drama and making your payment processes more transparent. Parents and owners managing finances can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing things will always be fair and convenient.
Extended hours billing
We’ve added flexible billing options for before and aftercare. This feature allows you to set different rates and billing schedules for extended care services, providing more accurate invoicing and better financial management. Further, it helps daycare owners offer tailored billing solutions, enhancing parent satisfaction.
Incident report tab
Who else dreads incident reports? No more! Our new incident report tab allows you to keep track of any incidents that occur within your daycare. This feature will enable you to document details of any incidents, notify parents promptly, and maintain comprehensive records for future reference. This ensures transparency and safety, building trust between the daycare and parents.
Medication administration records
Our platform now includes recording medication administration and attaching doctors’ notes. This feature ensures that all medical instructions are followed accurately and provides a secure way to store and access medical records when needed. This information is crucial for the health and safety of children, reassuring parents, and simplifying compliance for staff.
We love to hear from you
At LilyPad, we aim to support daycare professionals with tools that make their jobs easier and more efficient. These new features are designed to help you manage your daycare with greater ease, accuracy, and professionalism. We are committed to continuously enhancing our platform to meet your needs and the needs of the children in your care. For that reason, we take feature requests very seriously. If there is something your center needs, please reach out today. There may already be something in the works!
If you’re looking for a software solution to bring your daycare’s communication, payments, and administrative tasks into the future, reach out for your free demo today. Our comprehensive software simplifies the management process, allowing you to focus more on what truly matters – nurturing and educating the children in your care.
With features designed to enhance communication with parents, streamline payment processes, and manage daily operations efficiently, our solution is built to support the unique needs of daycare providers. Contact us to learn how we can help you transform your daycare into a modern, efficient, and joyful place for children and staff.
If your center isn’t currently using LilyPad, you are missing out! If you want advanced tools for parent communication, bill pay, daily sheets, and more, schedule a demo today!