Terms & Conditions — The Children's Center, Inc.
Effective Date: 9/22/2026 Last Updated: 9/22/2026
Welcome to The Children's Center, Inc. ("The Children's Center," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website at https://www.thechildrenscenterinc.com (the "Site") and any services, tools, forms, or communications we offer.
By visiting, accessing, or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.
Eligibility
The Site and its forms are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 and have the legal authority to enter into binding agreements, including on behalf of a child in your care.
Services Provided
The Children's Center, Inc. operates licensed early childhood education and childcare programs in Berrien County, Michigan, including:
Montessori Children's Center — Saint Joseph, MI
Niles Children's Center — Niles, MI
Services may include infant, toddler, and preschool care, Montessori programming, Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) preschool, before- and after-school care, tours, enrollment, and family communications. We may change, suspend, or discontinue any portion of our services at our discretion.
SMS Communications (Text Messaging Program)
Program name: The Children's Center, Inc. Family & Enrollment Messaging
Program description: The Children's Center, Inc. sends text messages to families and prospective families who have provided their mobile number and consented to receive them. Messages relate to tour and enrollment inquiries, enrollment status, scheduling, tuition and account updates, closures and program announcements, and occasional promotional or informational updates about our programs.
How to opt in: You opt in by providing your mobile number and checking the SMS consent box on one of our web forms (for example, our Interest Form or Schedule a Tour form), by texting us first, or by providing written consent to our staff.
Message frequency: Message frequency varies.
Cost: Message and data rates may apply. Messages may be recurring.
Consent is not a condition of purchase. You are not required to agree to receive text messages in order to enroll a child or receive services.
Opt out: You may cancel SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message from us. After you send STOP, we will send one confirmation message and will not send additional messages unless you opt in again.
Help: For help, reply HELP to any message from us, or contact us at [EMAIL] or [PHONE].
Carrier liability: Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Supported carriers: Message delivery is subject to your mobile carrier's service availability.
Privacy: Phone numbers collected for SMS messaging will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle your information.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Site and our services only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:
Attempt to access systems, servers, or data without authorization
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site
Provide inaccurate or misleading information on our forms
Use the Site or services in connection with unlawful or fraudulent activity
Intellectual Property
All materials on the Site — text, graphics, photographs, logos, branding, marketing materials, software, code, and design components — are owned by The Children's Center, Inc. or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from the Site without our prior written authorization.
Third-Party Platforms and Services
The Site includes integrations with and links to third-party services, including our childcare management and enrollment platform, social media platforms, analytics services, and advertising networks. We do not control these services and are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information on the Site, continuous or uninterrupted availability, or that the Site will operate without errors. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied. Nothing on this Site constitutes a guarantee of enrollment availability.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Children's Center, Inc. will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, interruptions in service, or loss of data. Your use of the Site is at your own risk. This limitation applies to the Site and these Terms and does not limit any rights or obligations arising under a signed enrollment agreement or applicable childcare licensing law.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Children's Center, Inc. and its employees, contractors, partners, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses resulting from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or any unlawful activity associated with your use of the Site.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time if we determine you have violated these Terms or engaged in unlawful behavior.
Updates to These Terms
These Terms may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan and applicable United States federal law, without regard to conflict of law rules.
Contact Us
The Children's Center, Inc. [MAILING ADDRESS] Email: [EMAIL] Phone: [PHONE] Website: https://www.thechildrenscenterinc.com