Safe, Loving and Educational Care

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 27, 2026

The Child in Me Home Daycare ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

Information We Collect

When you contact us through our website, we may collect information such as:

• Parent or guardian name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Child's age or expected enrollment date
• Any information you choose to include in your message

Our website may also collect limited technical information, such as your browser type, IP address, and pages visited, through website analytics or cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Respond to inquiries.
• Schedule tours or interviews.
• Provide enrollment information.
• Improve our website and services.
• Communicate with prospective and enrolled families.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Information Sharing

We may share information only when:

• Required by law.
• Necessary to protect the safety of children, families, or our business.
• Working with trusted service providers who help operate our website.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard the personal information submitted through our website. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use services such as maps, analytics, or embedded content. Those services have their own privacy practices.

Third-Party Services (Brightwheel)

To help manage our childcare program efficiently and securely, The Child in Me Home Daycare uses Brightwheel, a third-party childcare management platform.

Brightwheel is used for services including:

• Enrollment and registration
• Billing and payment processing
• Attendance tracking
• Daily reports and family communication
• Sharing photos, activity updates, and announcements
• Maintaining child and family records required for program operations

Information you provide through Brightwheel is subject to Brightwheel's own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We encourage families to review these policies to understand how their information is collected, stored, and protected.

The Child in Me Home Daycare shares only the information necessary to provide childcare services and manage your family's account through Brightwheel. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We take reasonable steps to work with reputable service providers that maintain appropriate security measures to help safeguard your information.

Your Rights

You may contact us at any time to:

• Request access to your information.
• Request corrections.
• Request deletion of information that is no longer needed.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The Child in Me Home Daycare

Farmers Branch, Texas

Email: info@thechildinmedaycare.com