SMS Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: July 31, 2026


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


SMS Consent

By submitting your phone number through a form on our website and providing your consent, you agree to receive SMS text messages from Early Child Care Development regarding marketing, promotions, program announcements, special events, educational opportunities, and other information related to our services.


SMS consent is not a condition of purchasing 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
  • Program announcements
  • Event invitations
  • Educational opportunities
  • Community updates
  • Special offers
  • Organizational news
  • Other promotional communications related to Early Child Care Development


Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary based on your interaction with Early Child Care Development and current promotions. Subscribers can expect to receive up to 4 marketing messages per week, although some weeks may include fewer messages.


Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier and mobile plan. Early Child Care Development is not responsible for any charges incurred from your mobile carrier.


How to Opt In

You may opt in to receive SMS messages by:

  • Completing a form on the Early Child Care Development website and
  • Providing your mobile phone number while selecting the checkbox or other consent mechanism indicating that you agree to receive SMS communications.


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 marketing 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 the Early Child Care Development 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

Early Child Care Development 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 Early Child Care Development using the contact information provided on our website.