SMS Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: July 31, 2026


These SMS Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your participation in the Early Child Care Development Center ("ECDC") SMS messaging program. By providing your mobile phone number and opting in through our website, or another authorized method, you agree to receive text messages from the Early Child Care Development Center ("ECDC") in accordance with these Terms.


SMS Consent

By submitting your mobile phone number and providing your consent, you agree to receive SMS text messages from the Early Child Care Development Center ("ECDC") regarding program information, enrollment opportunities, family communications, marketing, promotions, educational resources, events, and other information related to our services.


SMS consent is not a condition of enrollment or the purchasing of any goods or services.


Phone numbers collected through the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.


Types of SMS Communications

If you opt in, you may receive text messages regarding:

  • Marketing promotions and special offers
  • Program announcements and important updates
  • School closures, delays, and emergency notifications
  • Event invitations and reminders
  • Parent engagement opportunities
  • Educational resources and family support information
  • Community events and partnership updates
  • Organizational news and updates
  • Other communications related to ECDC programs and services


Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on your relationship with ECDC and the types of communications you have agreed you have agreed to receive. Subscribers can expect to receive operational or informational messages, such as emergency notifications or important program updates, may be sent as needed.


Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier and mobile plan. ECDC is not responsible for any charges imposed by your mobile carrier.


How to Opt In

You may opt in to receive SMS messages by:

  • Completing a form on the ECDC website and providing your mobile phone number.
  • Selecting the checkbox or other consent mechanism.
  • Or by providing consent through another authorized enrollment or registration process.


How to Opt Out

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying:


STOP


After you send STOP, you will receive a confirmation message, and no further SMS messages will be sent unless you choose to opt in again.


Help and Support

If you need assistance with the SMS program, reply:


HELP


You may also contact us through the contact information available on our website for additional support.


Supported Carriers

SMS services are available through participating wireless carriers. Delivery is subject to your carrier's network availability and is not guaranteed.


Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Information collected through the SMS program is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.


Phone numbers collected through SMS enrollment are used solely for the communications you have agreed to receive and will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.


Standard Messaging Disclosures
  • Message and data rates may apply.
  • Message frequency may vary.
  • Reply STOP to opt out at any time.
  • Reply HELP for assistance.


Changes to These Terms

ECDC reserves the right to update or modify these SMS Terms & Conditions at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting on this website.


Contact Us

If you have questions about these SMS Terms & Conditions or the SMS messaging program, please contact ECDC using the contact information provided on our website.