Practical answers for daycare life.
A parent-friendly guide to what to bring, drop-off, pickup, meals, naps, Lillio, sick days, payments, closures, and enrollment expectations at Marvelous Kids Daycare.
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Start with the daily basics.
These are the routines and expectations that help each day run smoothly for children, parents, and caregivers.
What to bring
Diapers, extra clothes, morning snack, water bottle, fitted crib sheet, and weather-appropriate outerwear.
Drop-off & pickup
Quick, warm handoffs help children settle and keep the group routine moving smoothly.
Lillio
Used for updates, messages, meals, naps, diapers, photos, announcements, invoices, and payments.
Backup care
Families need backup care for sick days, provider illness, holidays, PTO, and emergency closures.
Pack the essentials.
Keeping a complete set of supplies at daycare makes daily care easier and helps us respond quickly to spills, weather changes, diaper needs, and nap routines.
Daily and backup items
- Diapers
- Morning snack
- Water bottle
- One full set of extra clothes
- Extra socks and underwear if potty training
- Fitted crib sheet or approved rest item
- Weather-appropriate outerwear
- Any special food items required for allergies or medical needs
The day has a predictable flow.
Our day includes arrival, breakfast, circle time, morning snack, themed learning, lunch, quiet time, outdoor play, afternoon snack, free play, and pickup.
Breakfast is served no later than 9:00 AM. If your child arrives after 9:00 AM, please make sure they have already eaten breakfast.
Diaper checks
Diaper checks happen every two hours or as needed. Parents provide diapers, and refill requests are sent through Lillio.
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Quick handoffs make smoother days.
Long emotional exits can make drop-off harder. The best routine is warm, confident, quick, and consistent.
- Say goodbye clearly and calmly
- Reassure your child that you will return
- Children over 12 months should arrive dressed and ready
- Keep drop-off to about five minutes when possible
- Notify us if pickup timing changes
Lillio keeps the day visible.
We use Lillio for parent communication, daily updates, quick messages, photos, invoices, payment reminders, and routine tracking.
- Meal notes
- Nap and quiet time updates
- Diaper updates and refill requests
- Photos and daily highlights
- Invoices and payment reminders
- Announcements and parent messages
Parent partnership
Lillio helps keep communication organized without relying on scattered texts. It also gives parents a simple place to see updates, invoices, and reminders.
Clear illness rules protect the whole group.
Children should stay home or be picked up when they have symptoms that make group care unsafe or uncomfortable.
- Fever of 101°F or higher
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Unexplained rash
- Contagious symptoms or illness
- Lice, until treated according to policy
Return timing
Children may return 24 hours after symptoms have subsided, consistent with our handbook policy.
Fast answers for busy parents.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What ages do you accept?
Marvelous Kids Daycare is best suited for children 12 months to 4 years.
Do you offer part-time care?
No. The program is full-time only at this time.
Do parents need to pack meals?
Parents provide morning snack. Daycare provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
How do payments work?
Fees are due monthly in advance on the first day of each month. Invoices are sent through Lillio, and auto-pay is encouraged.
Do I need backup care?
Yes. Families need backup care for child sick days, provider illness, holidays, PTO, emergencies, and unexpected closures.
Ask during your tour or send a quick message.
The best questions are specific: nap routine, allergies, potty training, separation anxiety, start timeline, or anything unique to your child.
Helpful details to include
- Child’s age and birthday
- Ideal start date
- Current nap schedule
- Any allergies or medical needs
- Any transition concerns