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 Restoring a calm classroom after excitement

April 8, 2025

Every daycare teacher knows the feeling. The kids just finished an exciting game, a birthday celebration, or a high-energy outdoor play session, and now it’s time to…

Free baby animal coloring sheets 

April 1, 2025

Spring has sprung, and you know what that means—longer days, muddy footprints in your classroom, and a lot of…

Streamlining for efficiency in your daycare 

March 25, 2025

Running a daycare means balancing a lot at once—keeping kids engaged, managing staff schedules, handling parent communication, and…

A better way to communicate 

March 18, 2025

Running a daycare means juggling many moving parts—kids, schedules, activities, and, of course, communication between staff. Keeping everyone on the same page is…

Handling allergies in the daycare 

March 11, 2025

Allergies can be a pain. Nobody wants their kids to be miserable, but managing the environment can be difficult once an attack hits. Caregivers must…

Celebrate spring with free coloring sheets 

March 4, 2025

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your classroom with fun, seasonal activities. As the days get warmer and nature comes to life, young children love engaging with…

Preparing for licensing and inspections 

February 25, 2025

Running a daycare center means juggling many responsibilities, but staying compliant with state regulations and preparing for licensing inspections should always be…

Effortless state subsidy integration with LilyPad 

February 18, 2025

Getting timely payments from state subsidies can be frustrating and complicated for daycare centers. To make life easier for providers, LilyPad is working on…

Managing big emotions in the classroom 

February 11, 2025

Valentine’s Day is full of fun, excitement, and high-energy moments in the daycare classroom. But after the sugar rush fades and the crafts are put away, kids may…

Spread love with free Valentine’s coloring sheets 

February 4, 2025

Valentine’s Day is perfect for celebrating love, kindness, and friendship in your daycare classroom. And what better way to engage little ones than with…