SmartTeach vs MyLilyPad

The SmartTeach® app by Teaching Strategies offers early childhood educators an easy and efficient way to quickly complete essential daily tasks on the fly, online, or offline. The SmartTeach app simplifies teaching, documentation, classroom management, and family engagement throughout the day, enabling teachers to make the most of every moment with easy-to-use tools right at their fingertips. The SmartTeach app is accessible to Teachers and Administrators using Teaching Strategies products such as GOLD®, The Creative Curriculum® Cloud, Kickstart LiteracyTM, and Tadpoles®. Download SmartTeach by Teaching Strategies to access our new and improved features & functionality. SmartTeach offers early childhood educators a single app to support all essential classroom tasks, including: Create documentation and share insights with families View and teach directly from your daily schedule, curriculum, activities, and care routines Communicate with families Save & share photos, videos, and other media across devices View & assess from resources like Intentional Teaching Experiences, Skill Development Cards, and Mighty Minutes®* Identify Infant and Toddler children’s developmental level with the Entry Screener to dynamically populate individualized support for each child* Take attendance, move children or staff, and complete name-to-face checks* Track care routines and share Daily Reports with families* Conduct health screenings for children and/or staff* *Feature availability is dependent on which Teaching Strategies products your classroom licenses.

Introducing MyLilyPad, the all-in-one childcare management solution designed to keep you connected and in control, whether you’re a dedicated childcare provider or a loving parent. Our platform simplifies daily operations and enhances communication, ensuring every child receives the attentive care they deserve. ----- **KEY FEATURES** • Child Time Tracking: Easily log children’s attendance with a quick tap on any device—tablet, phone, or desktop. Ensure accurate records, with real-time tracking for both staff and parents. • Comprehensive Child Profiles: Maintain detailed records for each child—such as medical information, emergency contacts, and personalized notes—to provide individualized care and safety. • Photo Uploads: Share precious moments effortlessly. Providers can upload photos throughout the day, giving parents a window into their child’s activity and milestones. • Parent Communication: Facilitate interactions and foster a collaborative relationship between parents and caregivers with in-app messaging and real-time notifications that keep everyone informed and engaged. • Online Daily Sheets: Say goodbye to paper logs! Create, edit, and store daily activity reports securely online—accessible anytime—for comprehensive child development tracking. • Provider Calendar: Keep everyone on the same page with the built-in calendar. View upcoming events and activities through the parent portal so you're always prepared for what’s next. • Billing & Invoices: Streamline your finances, track invoices, monitor payments, and offer convenient credit card processing—all from a secure, convenient portal right in the MyLilyPad app. • Parent Portal: Keep parents informed and engaged with secure access to invoices, payment options, daily reports, and essential documents through the Parent Portal. • Waitlist Application: Complete and manage applications, waitlists, and applicants all in one place with ease—and automatically update your roster upon approval. • Provider Portal: Centralize operations with access to online daily sheets, child sign-in records, reports, staff and parent account management, invoicing, document sharing, and a comprehensive calendar—all from one convenient platform. • Staff Management: Coordinate staff schedules, track attendance, and monitor classroom ratios in real-time for seamless compliance and staffing optimization. ----- At MyLilyPad, we understand the dynamics of childcare. Our platform is thoughtfully crafted to support providers in delivering exceptional care, and to give parents peace of mind, knowing they’re always connected to their child’s world. Experience childcare like you’re there! Download MyLilyPad today and transform the way you manage and engage in childcare.