Lillio - The Best Childcare Solution for Daycare Centers | Lillio
1 Rated Childcare Management Software
Build, manage and grow your early childhood program with Lillio
Lillio (formerly HiMama) saves you time on administrative tasks, simplifies payments, and delivers developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned to state standards for your early childhood program.
Reviewed by 35,000+ happy customers
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Learn why thousands of high-quality centers partner with Lillio
Grow your center with Lillio's all in one solution
Center Management
Simplify center operations and streamline managing and growing a quality early childhood program.
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Family Engagement
Connect with families and keep them informed about their child's growth and development.
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Caring & Teaching
Ready-to-use, developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned to standards across North America.
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Professional Development
On-demand, research based professional development courses for early childhood educators.
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Streamline admin work
Manage staff, review reports, track attendance, and manage registrations. Your administrative tasks, billing, and payments have never been easier.
Connect with families
Share messages, photos and special moments as you communicate a daily story to families. From mass messages to the entire class, to private messages to parents.
Plan engaging lessons
Receive research-based lesson plans and activities monthly, delivered to your door and in the app. State-aligned and powered by FunShine Express.
Empower your staff
Access professional development courses from Lillio Academy (formerly HiMama Academy). Featuring a wide-range of topics and lessons at your own pace. Available on any device, any time and anywhere, all while earning continuing education credits.
What our customers are saying
Lillio billing has saved so much time. If I were working a 40 hour week, I was probably dedicating 15-20 hours to billing. It was not sustainable. With that time back, I can now be the hands on director that I want to be.
Missy Knechel
Victory Early Learning Academy
Owner | 9 Classrooms
Since implementing Lillio our parent communication has drastically improved. Not only that, but my relationship with Lillio has been amazing!
Sarah Rhodebeck
Gateway Region YMCA
Executive Director | 15+ locations
The biggest piece of value [Lillio] has brought to our educators is streamlining their weekly planning and observations. Educators now have more time to engage and interact with the children and provide quality education.
Champagne Domingo
Uni-Vision Childcare
Owner | 2 Classrooms
I am noticing my teachers implementing their learning from Lillio Academy in their classrooms. As the person responsible for their growth, that is what you want to see.
Wazhma Masarweh
Resurrection Lutheran Child Development
Director | 4 Classrooms
Why partner with Lillio
Here’s how our platform makes a real impact in the lives of educators, directors, families and childcare centers worldwide.
100% uplift in Happy Vine Villa’s parent satisfaction.
85% of parents believe that communication helps them support their child’s developmental.
77% of parents want more details about their child’s day.
95% of customers say Lillio fosters better communication with parents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is childcare management software?
Childcare management software is technology designed for early childhood professionals to help simplify daily administrative tasks with automation, organization, and user-friendly solutions. By reducing paperwork and streamlining operational responsibilities, childcare software allows educators and providers to focus more on what truly matters—supporting children's growth and learning.
What sizes of daycare centers use childcare management software?
Childcare management software is used by a wide range of daycare providers from home-daycare programs, to mid-size centers and even multi-site businesses. Lillio’s all-in-one childcare solution is designed to scale to meet the needs of all childcare programs.
What features are included with childcare management software?
Depending on the childcare software you select, there are a variety of features that can help save you time in your day.
Lillio’s all-in-one childcare management software provides everything you need to run your childcare center efficiently, including features such as waitlist management, attendance tracking, daily reports, tuition management, and parent messaging. Designed with educators in mind, it offers robust tools to streamline your center management, family engagement, daycare curriculum planning, and professional development—empowering you to simplify your operations and create a nurturing learning environment with confidence and ease.
How much does childcare management software cost?
The cost of childcare management software can vary depending on your center's needs. Lillio product specialists are here to help you navigate the childcare software landscape and provide recommendations truly tailored to your center’s unique needs.
Is Lillio right for me?
Lillio’s daycare software is built for educators, by educators and was designed with your needs in mind. We’re confident that we can help you in growing your center and supporting the development of the children in your care.
How does childcare software help with billing and payment processing at my center?
Robust childcare billing software should include built-in invoicing and payment processing capabilities to simplify record keeping and financial tasks. Some of these features include automated invoicing, allowing you to generate bills based on attendance and services provided. Additionally, payment processing options, such as credit card payments and bank transfers, allow parents to pay conveniently through a secure parent portal. This helps childcare centers maintain accurate financial records, reduce late payments, and improve cash flow management.