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.

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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 an educational institution, we are committed to child safety:

All staff are mandatory reporters
Immediate reporting of suspected abuse
Confidential reporting processes
Zero tolerance policy for abuse

Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 if there is an immediate threat to a child's safety.

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:

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

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
International Child Protection Standards - Global best practices for child safety

Professional Standards

All Kids on the Yard staff and contractors 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: [email protected] 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.