Back to School, Bring it On! 🍎✏️

Lillio helps early childhood professionals embrace the season–turning busy days and big transitions into smooth, joyful and deeply rewarding experiences for educators, children, and families. 

This back to school season is backed by Lillio.

Schedule a demo and get 3 months free of Lillio*

The rush is real. Lillio helps you own it.

Preparing to welcome new families to your center

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Returning to school: Strategies for saving time

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Back-to-School Experiences

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Back to School Resources

Check out our free resources on how to plan for back-to-school below:

How to Manage Your Childcare Center Waitlist

Improving parent communication by switching to Lillio

Using technology to save time in childcare

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Family Engagement

Family Engagement

Preparing your childcare center for the back-to-school season

Five tips for building strong staff morale this back-to-school season

Bringing back the magic of play this new school year

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Center Management

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Early Learning Back to School Summit: ECE Best Practices

Check out the session recordings from our Back to School Summit to discover best practices and insights from teachers, directors, and childcare professionals across North America. 

Don’t miss Science of Reading: An Introduction, where former educators break down the essentials of early literacy and share practical strategies for building language skills through everyday interactions.

Blogs:

Webinars:

Why Lillio?

Start the school year strong and without the stress

Go From Busy to Balanced

Lillio helps early childhood centers shift from chaotic to calm. With tools that simplify administrative tasks and daily operations, you’ll save time, reduce stress, and keep your center running smoothly, even during the busiest times.

Energize Classrooms and Curious Minds

Turn first-day excitement into lifelong curiosity

Kick off the year with engaging, research-backed curriculum and digital tools that spark learning through play and help teachers build meaningful moments from day one.

Power Up Family Partnerships

Build trust from the very first drop-off

Families are eager to connect at the start of the school year. Lillio makes it easy to share updates, celebrate milestones and create confidence from the get-go.

Elevate and Energize Your Team

Give teachers the tools to thrive from day one

From new hires to seasoned pros, Lillio Academy offers accredited courses that fit busy schedules and gives your team the training and tools they need to grow professionally and stay inspired all year long.

Digital check-ins free up time for warm hellos and teary goodbyes
At-a-glance class counts, ratios and messages keep your team in sync
Simplified tuition billing: no more chasing payments

State-aligned, flexible lesson plans powered by FunShine Express
Real-time observation tools that support learning without disruption
Digital assessments that set kids up for success this school year

Real-time photos and videos give families a window into their child’s day
Instant messaging keeps you connected by text or email
Automated daily reports show what they learned and how they felt

On-demand courses accessible anytime, anywhere
Earn CEUs with IACET-accredited, CDA-aligned training
Build team confidence and improve staff retention from day one

What centers are saying

"Lillio (formerly HiMama) has opened the door for more positive communication. Educators can now share routine updates throughout the day, and save the valuable face-to-face time for meaningful conversations."

Shannon E.

Eanes ISD Child Development Center

Gateway Region YMCA

Sarah R.

Since implementing Lillio (formerly HiMama) I have seen a change in the quality of documentation going out, and our parent communication has drastically improved.

Lillio (formerly HiMama) has put our center on the map. We have the longest waitlist we have ever had, our positive google reviews from parents have tripled and our parent communication has improved 100%. 



Heart Beatz Childcare

Irene S.

World-class customer support

Get access to an award-winning onboarding team, a dedicated account manager, and a support team that is just an email or call away. Lillio is committed to your center’s success.

Ready to see how Lillio can help you bring it on this back to school season?

*3 Months Free of Lillio promotion offer is only available to new customers located in the United States & Canada. This offer cannot be combined and requires payment processing activation to be eligible. Offer valid until August 30, 2025.