Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9/01/2025
Last Updated: 9/01/2025

1. Introduction

At Bright Little Sunshine’s Daycare (“we,” “our,” or “the Daycare”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of the children and families we serve. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our daycare—whether in person, through our website, mobile app, or other communication channels.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide quality childcare and ensure the safety and well-being of all children under our care.

A. Information About Your Child

Full name, date of birth, and gender
Medical and allergy information
Dietary restrictions and emergency contacts
Daily attendance and activity records
Photos and videos (for internal updates, newsletters, or parental communication)

B. Information About Parents/Guardians

Names and contact information (address, phone number, email)
Authorized pick-up persons and relationship to the child
Billing and payment information
Communications and preferences

C. Automatically Collected Data

If you visit our website or digital platforms, we may collect:

IP address, browser type, and operating system
Usage data, such as pages visited and time spent on the site
Cookies and tracking technologies to improve user experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

To provide safe and personalized childcare services
To maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records
To communicate with parents and guardians about their child’s care and progress
To process payments and manage billing
To comply with legal, licensing, and regulatory requirements
To improve our programs and communication methods

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:

With staff and caregivers: To ensure proper supervision and personalized care.
With service providers: Such as billing or communication platforms (under confidentiality agreements).
With authorities: When required by law or in emergency situations (e.g., medical or safety reasons).

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures—including encryption, password protection, and restricted access—to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access and request a copy of your personal information
Request corrections or updates
Withdraw consent for optional activities (e.g., use of photos for newsletters)
Request deletion of data, subject to legal retention requirements

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@blsdaycare.com

7. Children’s Privacy

We handle all child-related data with the utmost confidentiality and comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and local childcare regulations. Information about children is collected only from parents or legal guardians.

8. Website and Digital Privacy

If you use our website or parent communication portal:

We may use cookies to enhance functionality and analytics.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
We do not knowingly collect information from children online.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date.” Significant changes will be communicated directly to parents.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Bright Little Sunshine’s Daycare
Email: contact@blsdaycare.com
Phone: 765-222-9001
Address: 1206 S Dixon Rd Kokomo, IN