Child Protection Hub

Welcome to Kids on the Yard's Child Protection Hub. This resource center provides essential information about child protection policies, age requirements, and reporting procedures.

Quick Access

• Age Requirements
• Reporting Child Abuse
• State Welfare Agencies
• COPPA Parental Consent Procedures
• FERPA Notice of Rights

Key Information

Age Requirements Overview

• Most states set the age of majority at 18
• Special considerations for states like Alabama and Nebraska (19)
• International age requirements vary by region
• Family accounts available for younger children

Family Accounts: Parents can create and manage Family Accounts for children below the minimum age requirement.

Mandatory Reporting

As a tutoring provider working with minors, Kids on the Yard is committed to child safety everywhere we operate:

• All staff are mandatory reporters regardless of state or country
• Immediate reporting of suspected abuse
• Confidential reporting processes
• Zero tolerance policy for abuse

Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 (or your local emergency number outside the U.S.) if there is an immediate threat to a child's safety.

Service Footprint and Staff Locations

Kids on the Yard offers online services worldwide and in-person services nationwide across the United States only. All Kids on the Yard staff who work with students are mandated reporters under the laws of the jurisdiction where the child is located.

Emergency fallback: For non-emergency reporting where you cannot reach the correct state agency, use the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) — staffed 24/7 by professional counselors. For immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

The table below lists statewide hotlines that Kids on the Yard has verified directly from state government websites. For any state not listed, see the complete State Child Welfare Agency Websites directory.

For any other U.S. state or international jurisdiction, see State Child Welfare Agency Websites for the complete directory. See Reporting Child Abuse for timeframes and penalty details.

Resources by Category

For Educators

• Mandatory reporting guidelines
• Signs of potential abuse
• Reporting procedures
• Documentation requirements

For Parents & Guardians

• Age-appropriate account management
• Safety guidelines
• Reporting procedures
• Support resources

For Students

• Age requirements by location
• Account management
• Safety information
• Support contacts

State-Specific Resources

We maintain links to child welfare agencies in:

• All 50 U.S. States
• District of Columbia
• Puerto Rico
• U.S. Virgin Islands

Report a Concern

If you have concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing:

1. Immediate Danger: Call 911
2. Non-Emergency: Contact your local child protective services
3. Internal Concerns: Contact our support team at [email protected]

Privacy and Consent

COPPA Compliance (Children Under 13)

Kids on the Yard maintains strict compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• Verifiable parental consent required before collecting personal information
• Multiple consent verification methods available
• Parents can review, delete, or restrict data collection at any time
• See our detailed COPPA Parental Consent Procedures

FERPA Compliance (Student Records)

When working with schools, we protect student education records under FERPA:

• Parents and eligible students have rights to access records
• Records disclosed only with consent or under permitted exceptions
• We operate as a "school official" when contracted by schools
• See our FERPA Notice of Rights

Legal Compliance and Framework

Kids on the Yard maintains strict compliance with all applicable child protection laws including:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - Protecting children under 13
• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) - Educational record protections
• State Mandatory Reporting Laws - Professional obligation to report suspected abuse

Professional Standards

All Kids on the Yard staff who work with students are required to:

• Complete comprehensive background screening
• Maintain current child protection training certifications
• Follow established reporting protocols and documentation procedures
• Participate in ongoing professional development on child safety topics
• Adhere to strict professional boundaries and ethical guidelines

Data Protection for Minors

Special protections for children's information include:

• Enhanced privacy controls for accounts of users under 18
• Parental consent requirements for data collection from children under 13
• Secure storage and limited retention of minor's educational records
• Restricted data sharing with third parties
• Regular audits and security assessments of systems containing children's data

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL KIDS ON THE YARD, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES, MANDATORY REPORTING OBLIGATIONS, OR SAFETY MEASURES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

Governing Law

These child protection policies and any disputes arising from child safety matters shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these policies shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Related Resources

• Privacy Policy - How we protect children's data
• Terms of Service - Service guidelines and safety measures
• General Policies - Additional safety policies

Contact Information

For child protection concerns or policy questions:

Child Safety Team Kids on the Yard Limitless Virtue LLC 9701 NE 2nd Ave, Suite #1069 Miami Shores, Florida 33138 U.S.A Email: [email protected] Emergency: Call 911 or your state child abuse hotline (see Reporting Child Abuse) General: [email protected] Phone: International: +1 786-382-2000

Emergency Reporting: If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.