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The Psychology of Change: Why Preparing Your Childcare for 2027 Starts Now – Webinar

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In this webinar, Lillio explores the psychology behind procrastination, decision-making, and our tendency to wait for the “right time” to make a change. Drawing on behavioral science, research, and years of experience helping childcare organizations navigate change, we look at how to turn good intentions into meaningful action and start preparing for a successful 2027 now.

Whether you’re considering a new childcare management platform, rethinking your tuition or billing, or simply looking for ways to make next year your center’s best yet, this session offers practical strategies to help you move forward with confidence.

Our Special Guests:

Tess Layer – Senior Account Executive

Tess is an early childhood education advocate with nine years of experience as both a teacher and director. She holds a Master’s degree in Teaching and Curriculum and is passionate about helping schools create strong environments for both educators and children.

What We Explored!

  • The Psychology of Why We Wait: Understand procrastination, the Fresh Start Effect, and why change can feel difficult.
  • Why Your January Goals Need an Earlier Start: Learn how waiting until January can lead to rushed decisions and missed opportunities.
  • When to Rethink Your Center’s Operations: Explore how to prepare for changes to software, parent communication, enrollment, and daily operations.
  • Smarter Tuition, Billing & Revenue Strategies: Discover ways to plan tuition adjustments, improve payment collection, streamline subsidy reconciliation, and reduce revenue leakage.
  • Turn Good Intentions Into Real Action: Learn practical strategies for creating a realistic roadmap for 2027, including using a Change Readiness Assessment to identify your center’s next steps.

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Running a Child Care Center is Hard…

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Ready for change? The right tools and support can make meaningful change feel more manageable.

Built by educators, Lillio brings attendance, family communication, billing, and planning together in one easy-to-use platform. With tools designed for the realities of childcare and real people ready to support you, we’re here to help your program navigate change and move into 2027 with confidence.

Maddie is a Registered Early Childhood Educator with a Master's in Early Childhood Studies. Her specialty is in Children's Rights and she is currently Manager, Content Marketing at Lillio!

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