Effective Date: December 14, 2025

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Kids Inn Child Care (“Kids Inn Child Care,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of families who use our services. All Kids Inn Child Care locations in the United States are independently owned and operated franchise businesses.

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This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit our website, register your child, communicate with us, contact us, or use any of our services – whether online or at any Kids Inn Child Care location.

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This Policy applies to information collected through our website, mobile tools, online registration and reservation systems, SMS messaging programs, and in-center.

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By using our website or enrolling your child at any Kids Inn Child Care center, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

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We and our franchisees may collect information in the following categories:

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A. Device & Website Usage Information (Automatic Collection)

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When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and device identifiers

• Time zone and general location

• Referring/exit pages

• Pages viewed and clickstream data

• Cookies and tracking technologies

• Interaction analytics​

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

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B. Personal Information Provided by Parents/Guardians

 

When you reserve childcare, complete a registration, or contact us or a local center, the following may be collected:

• Parent/guardian name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing address

• Emergency contacts

• Payment information (via secure third-party processors)

• Health and safety notes voluntarily provided

• Any forms or documents submitted during enrollment

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This is considered Registration Information and is required by State Childcare Licensing Agencies.

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C. Child Information (Provided Only by Parents/Guardians)

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Parents or guardians may provide:

• Child’s full name

• Date of birth and age

• Allergy or medical notes

• Attendance and history in the center​

Kids Inn Child Care does not collect information directly from children, consistent with COPPA.

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3. How We Use Personal Information

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Corporate and franchisees may use information for:

• Childcare reservations and payment processing

• Enrollment and account management

• Attendance and safety record-keeping

• Emergency contact and communication

• SMS notifications (with consent)

• Center operations and license compliance

• Improving systems, technology, and the website

• Brand-wide analytics and operational improvement

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Child information is not used for advertising or marketing.

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4. SMS Text Messaging & A2P 10DLC Compliance

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Kids Inn Child Care use SMS messaging only with a clear, voluntary opt-in. This meets A2P 10DLC carrier and regulatory requirements.

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How You Opt In

• Entering your number during registration

• Selecting an SMS consent checkbox

• Completing a digital form

• Requesting text updates from a center

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Messages You May Receive

• Booking confirmations

• Reminders

• Schedule changes

• Center announcements

• Tour confirmations

• Safety alerts or emergency notifications

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We do not send marketing texts without a separate, explicit opt-in.

Opting Out

Reply STOP to unsubscribe.
Reply HELP for support.
Standard carrier messaging rates may apply.

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All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.

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5. How Information Is Shared

We do not sell or rent personal information.

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A. Locations

The location of the center you interact with receives the information necessary to care for your child, contact you, and comply with licensing regulations.

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B. Service Providers

Third-party vendors supporting:

• Payment processing

• SMS and email services

• Website hosting and security

• Data analytics

Service providers must comply with strict data protection standards.

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C. Regulatory or Legal Authorities

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As required for:

• Childcare licensing

• Health or safety investigations

• Subpoenas or legal orders

• Compliance with applicable law

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6. Data Retention

Corporate and franchisees retain personal information only as long as needed for:

• Providing childcare services

• Childcare licensing recordkeeping

• Legal, tax, and operational obligations​

Parents may request deletion of their information where legally permissible.

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7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you reside, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your information

• Request correction

• Request deletion (as allowed by law)

• Opt out of email or SMS communication

To make a privacy request, contact: info@kidsinnchildcare.com

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8. Children’s Privacy

We do not collect personal information directly from children.

All data is provided voluntarily by parents or legal guardians for childcare purposes.

We do not use child information for marketing or external analytics.

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9. Security

Corporate and franchisees use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from:

• Unauthorized access

• Disclosure

• Alteration

• Loss or misuse

Although no system is perfectly secure, we take commercially reasonable measures to protect data.

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10. International Users

Kids Inn Child Care Center operates solely in the United States.

If you access our systems from outside the U.S., your information will be processed under U.S. privacy laws.

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

The updated version will be posted with a revised Effective Date.

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12. Contact Us

Kids Inn Child Care Center
1511 E Lark Street

Springfield MO 65804

Email: info@kidsinnchildcare.com