We believe childcare leaders deserve tools as dedicated as they are. Our solution takes the weight off daily admin so you can focus on what truly matters—nurturing children, guiding teams, and growing your center. With smart features, streamlined processes, and real-time insights, we help you lead with confidence, inspire your staff, and create thriving learning environments. This is more than management—it’s empowerment.
Debra brings a lifetime of experience as an educator, provider, and advocate to her work with CMS. She saw how easily childcare leaders can become overwhelmed by daily demands and lose sight of their greater vision.
CMS was created to change that—offering solutions that free providers to lead with purpose, inspire their teams, and make a lasting impact on the future of childcare.
Meet the passionate hearts behind every child’s growth journey. Our mentors inspire curiosity, nurture confidence, and provide personalized guidance — turning learning into meaningful and joyful experiences every step of the way.
Lily Williams is a dedicated daycare coach and early childhood professional whose work is rooted in compassion, community, and equity. As a true caregiver at heart, Lily brings a rich blend of experience to families and childcare providers, drawing from her background as a Community Centered Doula, POC Maternal Health, Infant Health & Birth Equity Advocate, Notary Signing Agent, Certified Lead Abatement Professional, Lactation Counselor, and Early Childhood Educator & Tutor.
She also holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Business and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, strengthening her ability to support childcare organizations with strategic planning, operations, and leadership development.
Lily’s mission is to support children, parents, and daycare teams in creating safe, nurturing, and developmentally enriching environments. Her advocacy focuses on empowering families—especially within communities of color—to access informed, culturally respectful, and equitable care from pregnancy through early childhood.
Known for her warm presence and practical guidance, Lily helps caregivers and childcare centers elevate their practices through education, resource-building, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
She believes that growth is a lifelong journey and encourages those she works with to embrace learning at every stage.
Outside of her professional roles, Lily loves to cook and make things from scratch, finding joy in creativity and connection through food. Her passion for intentional living and holistic care shines through in everything she does, making her a trusted partner to the families and communities she serves.
I am a mother of three beautiful and fully grown children and one adorable grandson. I have been married for 36 years to the same man, and together, we live with our family in Riverton, Utah, including three misbehaved but fun-loving dogs, two arrogant cats, and a hamster named “Devil Dog”.
I have been in early childhood education for well over 30 years. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Education, with a specialization in Early Childhood Education, both of which I earned from the University of Phoenix.
My career has taken me through various positions, including teacher, assistant director, coach, licensor, program administrator, corporate trainer, and, most recently, an advocate for early childhood education and care.
I love being on a computer, and in my spare time, I can be found conducting research of all kinds, designing fun graphics on Canva, and working on my genealogy.
My passion for early childhood inspires me and gives me the momentum to help others in the childcare industry succeed. In a world where many still discount the importance of quality early childhood experiences, my goal is to ensure that children get the best of what we have to offer them.
After all, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso
At the heart of CMS is Debra’s innovative CARE4Method, which focuses on the four critical components of a successful childcare program:
CMS goes beyond the improvement of business practices to address systemic issues contributing to provider burnout and program decline. Every tool available gives providers the tools they need to lead with confidence and balance.
Through actionable solutions and a supportive community, CMS is working to reverse the downward trend in childcare availability, where providers feel valued, supported, and equipped to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.
