Privacy Policy

Leap Childcare Center, LLC
Effective Date: June 19, 2026

Leap Childcare Center, LLC ("Leap Childcare Center," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the children, families, visitors, and employees who interact with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit forms, enroll a child, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our website, https://www.leapchildcarecenter.org, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

Leap Childcare Center, LLC is a licensed California childcare and early education provider serving children and families in Bakersfield, California.

Contact Information:

Leap Childcare Center, LLC

13061 Rosedale Hwy Ste 538

Bakersfield, CA 93314

Phone: (661) 200-5646
Email: info@leapchildcarecenter.org

Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with us.

Website Visitors

When you visit our website, we may collect:

Personal Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through contact forms
Tour requests and enrollment inquiries

Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on our website
Referring websites
Website usage analytics

Enrollment and Prospective Families

When you inquire about enrollment, schedule a tour, join a waitlist, or enroll your child, we may collect:

Parent or guardian names
Contact information
Child's name
Child's date of birth
Emergency contacts
Authorized pickup information
Medical information required for childcare services
Immunization records as required by law
Dietary restrictions and allergy information
Tuition and billing information
Government-required licensing documentation

Employment Applicants

If you apply for employment with Leap Childcare Center, we may collect:

Name and contact information
Resume and employment history
Educational background
Professional references
Background check information
Certifications and licensing documentation
Information required by state childcare licensing regulations

How We Use Information

We use information to:

Respond to inquiries and tour requests
Provide childcare and educational services
Process enrollment applications
Maintain required child records
Communicate with families regarding childcare services
Process payments and billing
Ensure child safety and security
Comply with licensing and legal requirements
Improve our website and services
Respond to emergencies involving enrolled children
Recruit and hire employees

Text Messages and Communications

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive communications regarding:

Enrollment inquiries
Tour scheduling
Childcare services
Attendance updates
Emergency notifications
Billing and account information

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of non-essential text communications by replying STOP to any text message.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

Children's Privacy

Protecting children's privacy is extremely important to us.

We collect information about children only as necessary to provide childcare services, comply with licensing requirements, ensure safety, and communicate with parents or guardians.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website.

Parents and legal guardians maintain responsibility for providing information regarding their children.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and website performance.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember website preferences
Analyze website traffic
Improve website functionality
Understand how visitors use our website

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

We may use third-party analytics providers such as Google Analytics to help us understand website usage.

For more information about Google Analytics, please visit Google's privacy policies.

Information Sharing

Leap Childcare Center does not sell personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

Childcare management software providers
Payment processors
Licensing and regulatory agencies
Emergency personnel when required
Healthcare providers during emergencies
Professional advisors such as accountants, attorneys, or insurance representatives
Service providers assisting with website operation and communications

All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to:

Request access to personal information we maintain
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information, subject to legal exceptions
Receive information regarding how personal information is used and disclosed

Certain records may be retained as required by childcare licensing laws, tax regulations, employment laws, or other legal obligations.

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: