Privacy Policy — The Children's Center, Inc.

Effective Date: 9/22/2026 Last Updated: 9/22/2026


The Children's Center, Inc. ("The Children's Center," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you access or use our website at https://www.thechildrenscenterinc.com (the "Site"), including our Peace Boulevard, Montessori Children's Center, and Niles Children's Center locations.


Please review this Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge and accept the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.


Information We Collect

We, along with our service providers and technology partners, may collect:


Full name

Email address

Phone number (when provided)

IP address and general geographic location

Information submitted through forms, which may include a child's name, date of birth, expected start date, days of care needed, and other enrollment details

Public social media profile details if you interact with us through social platforms

Technical and usage information such as browser type, referring pages, device model, internet service provider, and usage behavior

User-generated submissions such as messages, comments, feedback, or form responses


We may also compile anonymous or aggregated information that does not directly identify any individual.

How We Collect Information

Completing enrollment, tour request, interest, or contact forms on our Site

Signing up for newsletters or updates

Communicating with us by email, phone, SMS text message, or social media

Automated technologies such as cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics services

How We Use Information

Responding to inquiries, tour requests, and form submissions

Communicating with you about enrollment, scheduling, tuition, and account matters

Sending marketing emails or SMS messages when you have opted in

Monitoring Site usage and improving performance and user experience

Protecting against fraudulent activity and maintaining security

Complying with legal, licensing, and regulatory obligations


We do not sell personal information to third parties.

SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number and give consent — for example, by checking the SMS consent box on one of our web forms — you agree to receive SMS text messages from The Children's Center, Inc. regarding your inquiry, your child's enrollment, scheduling, account updates, and related services and communications.


Message frequency varies.

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

For help, reply HELP or contact us at [EMAIL] or [PHONE].

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of enrollment or of any purchase.

Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.


No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Phone numbers collected for SMS communications will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors performing support services, such as customer service or messaging platforms, is permitted solely to support those services. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies, tracking pixels, and similar tools to analyze visitor activity, deliver more relevant advertising, and improve Site functionality and performance. Most browsers allow you to control cookie preferences through their settings. For advertising opt-out tools, see the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Network Advertising Initiative.

Sharing and Disclosure

Your information may be shared with:


Website hosting and infrastructure providers

Our childcare management, enrollment, and communication platform(s)

Analytics and advertising partners

Legal authorities, licensing agencies, or government agencies when required by law


We may also share anonymized or aggregated data for analytical or service-improvement purposes. As stated above, mobile phone numbers and SMS consent data are never shared for marketing purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights, including the right to know what personal data we collect, the right to request deletion, the right to correct inaccurate information, the right to opt out of targeted advertising, the right to limit the use of sensitive information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.


To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We may verify your identity before responding.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law and childcare licensing regulations.


You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link in any message. For text messages, reply STOP to opt out.

Children's Privacy

Certain forms on the Site request information about a child, such as name or date of birth, provided by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).


If you believe we have collected information about a child in violation of this Policy, please contact us. After verification, we will promptly remove the data from our records.

Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Do Not Track Signals

Our Site does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals, as no universally accepted standard exists. We may revisit this as standards evolve.

Accessibility

If you need this Policy in an alternative format, or encounter accessibility barriers on our Site, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

Contact Us

The Children's Center, Inc. 210 Main Street, Niles, MI 49120 Email: mary@nileskids.com Phone:269-683-0405 Website: https://www.thechildrenscenterinc.com

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