On-demand professional development

Lillio Academy offers high-quality professional development courses developed by experts with the needs of childcare providers in mind.

Professional development that is relevant. personal.

Browse our library of courses

Our professional development courses deliver knowledge and strategies that you can implement immediately. Plus, we regularly add new course content to reflect the most up-to-date research and best practices for ECEs.

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Challenging Behaviors: Infants and Toddlers
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Challenging Behaviours: Preschool and PreK
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Most Watched
Play! How Children Learn
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Popular
Environment as the Third Teacher
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Talking to Parents About Development Concerns
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Staff Pick
The Value of Professional Development
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Arts in Education: How to Make it Meaningful
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Theories of Child Development
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Certified across the United States and Canada

Our courses are aligned with CDA (The Child Development Associate®) competencies established by the Council for Professional Recognition - meaning that the hours earned at Lillio Academy can be put towards the required hours for CDA accreditation & renewal.

Designed by early educators, for early educators

Our wide range of course offerings offer options that fit every schedule and budget.

Learn at your own pace

Courses are available anywhere, anytime, and from any device. Pause when you need to, and when you’re ready, resume from right where you left off.

Keep track of your progress

Track your progress, earn badges, manage certificates, and keep a record of each course that you take.

IACET-accredited and CDA-aligned

Put CEUs earned through Lillio Academy toward CDA accreditation and renewal.

Why partner with Lillio

• Support and retain staff
• Boost staff morale
• Improve center quality
• Set teachers up for success

What your colleagues are saying

"The biggest piece of value Lillio Academy has brought to me is that I see the potential for actual growth within myself. This is what professional development should be."

• Vanessa Brown, Little Swans Child Care

"The course was delivered in a way that was easy for our staff to understand and take in the information. It has a really good balance of information and the research behind it."

• Debbie Mercier, Preston Early Learning Centre

"I am noticing my teachers implementing their learning from HiMama Academy in their classrooms. As the person responsible for their growth, that is what you want to see."

• Wazhma Masarweh, Heart Beatz Childcare

Frequently asked questions

• Is HiMama Academy (becoming Lillio Academy) an accredited resource?

As an IACET-certified resource, educators are able to earn 'Continuing Education Units' (CEUs), meaning that our content and learning framework have been certified at the highest standard.

• How many hours of content are available?

Our course catalog is ever-growing and expanding.

• How does the free week work?

Billing will not commence until 7 days after the date from which you sign up for Lillio Academy.