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Daycare management software solutions

Managing a daycare involves much more than caring for children—it’s a balancing act of communication, scheduling, billing, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. That’s where daycare management software comes in. The right software doesn’t just streamline your operations; it makes your life easier, saves you time, and helps you focus on what truly matters: providing exceptional care for the kids.

If you’re evaluating daycare management software or considering upgrading, here are five essential things your software should do for you and how LilyPad addresses these key areas.

Simplifying billing and payments

Manually managing billing and payments can quickly become overwhelming, especially for larger centers. Our founder was frustrated with her own daycare billing system, so she came up with the idea of LilyPad!

With LilyPad

  • Automatically generate invoices and send reminders.
  • Support multiple payment options, including credit cards and ACH.
  • Split payments easily for divorced parents or multiple payers, ensuring clarity and convenience.

Keep parents in the loop

Effective communication is the foundation of a great relationship between daycare providers and families. Your software should make it easy to share updates, photos, and important reminders with parents.

With LilyPad

  • Use the Parent Portal to share daily reports, photos, and activity updates.
  • Provide parents with access to the calendar for upcoming events and activities.
  • Send quick messages and alerts to keep everyone informed.

Keep everyone organized

Businesses of all kinds thrive on organization. Your software should offer tools for scheduling, managing staff, and tracking essential details about the children in your care.

With LilyPad

  • Use the Provider Calendar to manage activities, events, and staff schedules.
  • Track attendance with easy-to-use digital tools.
  • Store detailed child profiles, including medical information, allergies, and emergency contacts, all in one secure place.

Save everyone time

Time is one of everyone’s most valuable resources. Your daycare software should handle the administrative tasks that take time away from people loving on the kids.

With LilyPad

  • Automate time-consuming tasks like billing, attendance tracking, and reporting.
  • Provide at-a-glance dashboards for quick access to critical information.
  • Reduce the need for paper records, cutting down on clutter and streamlining workflows.

Provide peace of mind

Security is non-negotiable when dealing with sensitive information about children and families. Your software should offer top-notch data protection and a user-friendly experience.

With LilyPad

  • Enjoy secure, cloud-based storage for all your data.
  • Give parents confidence with encrypted communication and protected payment processing.
  • Access your account from anywhere to manage your daycare, even when not on-site.

Could LilyPad be the right choice for you?

We don’t know your exact situation, but we are passionate about ensuring daycares and childcare centers of all sizes have an affordable, powerful tool to help them address the challenges of running a childcare center. From managing payments to communicating with parents, every feature saves you time, reduces stress, and creates a more seamless experience for your staff and families.

If your current software isn’t doing all of this—or if you’re still managing things manually—it might be time for a change. Schedule your demo today to see if LilyPad is right for your daycare center.