activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 2
- Managing play sessions Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsManages reservation-only play sessions with limited attendance (up to 10 children at a time) to prevent crowding, conducting cleaning between each session. Private play sessions are also offered for individual families.
- Operating a hyperclean indoor play facilityOperates a 5200 square foot hyperclean, indoor play facility for immunocompromised children and their immediate families, offered free of charge. The facility provides a low-risk play opportunity and includes a cafe area and a Quiet Room for parents.
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- Providing guidance on facility hygiene Occupational Safety & Practice GuidelinesProvides expert guidance on material selection and cleaning and disinfecting protocols for maintaining a hyperclean environment.
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- Controlled Access for Vulnerable Populations controlled_access_for_vulnerable_populationsLilys Pad ensures the safety of its vulnerable population by requiring medical professional referrals for access, operating by appointment only, restricting tours during play sessions, and offering private play sessions for highly immunocompromised children.
- Evidence-Based Environmental Design for Health evidence_based_designLilys Pad uses an interdisciplinary approach to design, integrating health, wellness, sustainability, safety, and cost considerations in the built environment, and applies evidence-based design principles to improve the environment and occupant outcomes, specifically focusing on how materials affect health through microbial and chemical contaminants.
- Holistic and Complementary Psychosocial Support complementary_care_modelLilys Pad addresses both the physical recovery and psychological well-being of children undergoing immunocompromising medical treatment by identifying and addressing gaps in standard medical treatment plans through dedicated programming to meet psychosocial needs.
- Hyperclean and Clinically Controlled Play Environment hyperclean_play_environmentLilys Pad provides a hyperclean indoor playground environment through advanced air filtration systems (custom HVAC with HEPA, humidity control, air scrubbers, air quality monitoring) and strict hygiene protocols (symptom/temperature checks, shoe exchange, limited attendance, deep cleaning between sessions) to minimize infection risk and enable safe play for immunocompromised children.
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what they call their work
Facility Tours
Appointment-only tours for families and community members to view the facility, with health screening and shoe covers required for entry
Hyperclean Play Sessions
Reservation-based play sessions for immunocompromised children and siblings, limited to 10 children at a time with strict health screening, shoe coverings, and deep cleaning between uses
Private Play on Thursdays
Dedicated private play sessions limited to one family at a time to serve the most vulnerable immunocompromised children in a controlled environment
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Baylor University Partner — Dr. Debra Harris is an Associate Professor at Baylor University and contributes her expertise to Lily's Pad.
- Baylor University Partner — Partnered with Dr. Debra Harris of Baylor University to approve all building materials for safety in health design.
- Baylor University Partner — Partnered with Dr. Debra Harris to approve building materials for health design safety.
- Dr. Debra Harris Partner — Partnered with Dr. Debra Harris of Baylor University to approve all building materials for safety in health design.
- Texas A&M University Partner — Dr. Debra Harris is a Fellow of the Center for Health Systems & Design at Texas A&M University and applies her research to support Lily's Pad.