Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE (CREATIVEMINDSMONTESSORI.COM AND ALL ASSOCIATED SUBPAGES AND RANKING PAGES, COLLECTIVELY THE “SITE”), YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND TERMS OF USE (“AGREEMENT”). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS IN THEIR ENTIRETY, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE USE OF THE SITE.

This Agreement constitutes a binding contract between you (“User”) and Creative Minds Montessori (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Texas entity. Continued use of the Site after any modification to this Agreement constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Eligibility & capacity. You represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement. If you access the Site on behalf of another person or an organization, you represent that you are authorized to bind them, and “you” refers to both you and that party.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY — THIS AGREEMENT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. AMONG OTHER THINGS, IT INCLUDES: AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT THAT YOU WILL NOT RELY ON THE SITE FOR ANY CHILDCARE OR SAFETY DECISION (SECTION 4); A DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES (SECTION 9); A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (SECTION 10); A MANDATORY, INDIVIDUAL, BINDING ARBITRATION REQUIREMENT AND A WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS (SECTION 13); AND A ONE (1) YEAR DEADLINE TO BRING ANY CLAIM (SECTION 13). BY CLICKING TO AGREE OR BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE, YOU ACCEPT EACH OF THESE PROVISIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SITE.

2. Nature of Content — Opinion, Not Fact

All rankings, scores, written assessments, ratings, pros/cons analyses, and comparative evaluations published on this Site constitute expressions of opinion and are not statements of objective fact. Under Texas law, expressions of opinion are not actionable as defamation. See Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co., 497 U.S. 1 (1990); Turner v. KTRK Television, Inc., 38 S.W.3d 103 (Tex. 2000).

Our scores represent a subjective, interpretive synthesis of publicly available consumer reviews and public regulatory records as of the date of research. They are inherently subject to the limitations of the source data. A numerical score (e.g., “7 out of 10”) reflects our editorial judgment and is not a certified, audited, or verifiable measurement of any kind.

No statement on this Site should be construed as asserting that any childcare provider is unsafe, unfit, or in violation of any law unless such a finding has been made by a competent state regulatory authority and is directly cited as a matter of public record.

3. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes or should be construed as professional advice of any kind, including without limitation:

• Childcare, pedagogical, or developmental advice;
• Legal, regulatory, or compliance advice;
• Medical, psychological, or safety advice; or
• Financial, insurance, or contractual advice.

The information provided is for general informational purposes only. Before making any decision regarding childcare enrollment, parents and guardians should conduct independent research, visit facilities in person, consult with qualified professionals, and verify all licensing and inspection records directly with the applicable state agency.

4. Assumption of Risk, No Reliance & No Guarantee of Child Safety

You use this Site at your own risk. The Site is provided to you gratuitously, as a free public informational resource. There is no fee, purchase, subscription, membership, or other transaction of any kind between you and the Company, and no goods or services are sold to you through the Site. The Company charges you nothing, receives no commission, referral fee, or other payment that is tied to or contingent upon any enrollment or other decision you make in reliance on the Site, and accepts no payment from any childcare provider to affect any ranking, score, or inclusion. In consideration of this free access, you knowingly and voluntarily assume all risk arising from your use of, or reliance on, any content on the Site.

No reliance. You acknowledge and agree that you will not use the Site — including its rankings, scores, summaries, or written assessments — as the basis for any childcare enrollment, safety, or other decision. Any such decision is yours alone and must be made only after your own independent investigation, including visiting facilities in person, reviewing primary-source reviews and records, and verifying current licensing and inspection status directly with the applicable state agency. You agree that placing decision-making reliance on the Site would be unreasonable and that any reliance you nonetheless place on it is undertaken solely at your own risk.

No duty of care; no special relationship. The Company owes you no duty of care with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any content on the Site. Your access to or use of the Site does not create any advisory, fiduciary, professional, agency, custodial, or other special relationship between you and the Company. The Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any duty to investigate, monitor, inspect, or verify any facility described on the Site.

NO GUARANTEE OF CHILD SAFETY. NOTHING ON THIS SITE IS A REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR GUARANTEE THAT ANY FACILITY IS SAFE, SUITABLE, LICENSED, IN GOOD STANDING, OR APPROPRIATE FOR ANY CHILD. THE SITE MUST NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR OWN JUDGMENT, THE JUDGMENT OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS, OR THE RECORDS OF THE APPLICABLE STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF A CHILD AT ANY FACILITY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THAT FACILITY AND OF THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN — NOT THE COMPANY.

5. Ranking Methodology & Accuracy

Rankings are produced by synthesizing publicly available consumer review data from third-party platforms, together with publicly available licensing and inspection records from state regulatory agencies. Our editorial team applies a proprietary scoring framework across eleven defined dimensions. Full methodology is available at childcare-ranking-methodology.html.

Independence: No childcare provider paid any fee, provided any compensation, or otherwise influenced its ranking, score, or inclusion on this Site. All rankings are derived from our independent editorial analysis of publicly available information.

Currency: Rankings reflect conditions at the time of research and may not reflect the current state of any facility. Licensing status, staff, management, inspection records, and quality of care can change materially. Rankings are not continuously updated.

Completeness: Rankings may not reflect all available reviews, all inspection records, or all relevant facts about a facility. The absence of a center from our rankings does not imply any judgment about that center.

6. Automated Data Collection, Algorithmic Processing & Inherent Limitations

Important Notice Regarding Data: The rankings and assessments on this Site are produced using automated and algorithmic data-processing methods that aggregate, organize, and score publicly available information about childcare facilities. As with any large-scale automated information system, these methods have inherent limitations, and the resulting content may contain inaccuracies. Please read this section before relying on anything published on this Site.

Nature of Automated Processing: Content on this Site may be compiled using automated tools, including data-aggregation software, scoring frameworks, and natural-language processing systems, applied to publicly available consumer reviews and public records at scale. Because the content is produced by automated synthesis of third-party source material rather than by individualized factual investigation, it is provided strictly on an “as is” basis and is not represented as verified, audited, or independently confirmed fact.

Inherent Limitations of Automated Synthesis: The automated processing of consumer reviews and public records is subject to well-recognized limitations common to all such systems. Among other things, review sentiment may be interpreted imperfectly; scores may be affected by limited sample sizes; facilities with similar names or shared addresses may be difficult to distinguish; source records may be incomplete or outdated; and nuance, sarcasm, or context may not be fully captured. Where these limitations affect a particular listing, the associated score or summary may not accurately reflect the facility and should not be treated as a definitive indicator of actual quality.

No Authority Claimed: We do not hold ourselves out as an authority on childcare quality, child safety, or early childhood education. We are not an accreditation body, a state regulator, a licensed educator, a child-development professional, or an investigative journalist. The Site reflects an editorial synthesis of publicly available information and nothing more.

Evolving Methodology: Our methodology may be refined over time. Any refinements apply prospectively and do not alter or re-characterize previously published content. The limitations described in this section are inherent to automated data synthesis generally and may apply to current and future versions of the Site.

Use Accordingly: All content on this Site should be treated as a preliminary, unverified starting point for your own independent research — not as a conclusion or a statement of verified fact. Before relying on any information here, visit facilities in person, read primary-source reviews directly, and verify licensing and inspection status with the applicable state agency.

7. Third-Party Review Content — Section 230 Protection

To the extent this Site references, reproduces, or summarizes reviews, ratings, or other content created by third-party consumers (“User-Generated Content”), the Company is acting as a publisher or speaker of information provided by another information content provider and asserts the protections afforded by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. §230 (“CDA Section 230”).

Review excerpts and consumer opinions quoted or summarized on this Site represent the views of the original reviewers, not of the Company. The Company does not adopt, endorse, or verify the accuracy of any third-party consumer statement. The Company is not the author of User-Generated Content and shall not be treated as such for purposes of any federal or state claim.

The Company exercised ordinary editorial discretion in selecting and organizing such content, which does not constitute the Company becoming the information content provider of that material under applicable law.

8. State Licensing & Inspection Data

References to licensing status, license numbers, inspection dates, violation records, and regulatory history are drawn from publicly available records of the applicable state agency. Such data is reproduced for informational purposes only. The Company makes reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy at the time of publication but cannot guarantee that such records are current, complete, or free from transcription error.

Users must verify all licensing and inspection information directly with the relevant state agency before making any enrollment decision. Official agency resources are:

• Texas — Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Licensing: hhs.texas.gov/childcare
• Ohio — Ohio Department of Job & Family Services / Department of Children & Youth: jfs.ohio.gov
• California — California CDSS Community Care Licensing Division: ccld.dss.ca.gov
• Florida — Florida Department of Children & Families Child Care Services: myflfamilies.com/childcare
• North Carolina — North Carolina DHHS Division of Child Development & Early Education: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

Inclusion of a facility on this Site does not imply that the facility is currently licensed, in good standing, or compliant with applicable law.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, RANKINGS, SCORES, AND INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR TITLE.

THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties; in such jurisdictions the above exclusions apply to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE TEXAS LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO ANY USER OR THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO: (I) THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT; (II) ANY RELIANCE PLACED ON RANKINGS, SCORES, OR OTHER INFORMATION ON THE SITE; (III) ANY DECISION MADE REGARDING CHILDCARE ENROLLMENT OR SERVICES; OR (IV) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY REFERENCED ON THE SITE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY’S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO ANY USER FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS SITE EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (I) THE TOTAL AMOUNTS, IF ANY, PAID BY YOU TO THE COMPANY IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR (II) ONE THOUSAND U.S. DOLLARS ($1,000.00).

If applicable law does not permit the limitation of liability to the amount stated above, the parties intend that the Company’s liability be limited to the lowest amount, and to the narrowest set of claims, permitted by applicable law. In that event, this Section shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted and shall not be deemed void or unenforceable in its entirety merely because the stated amount is not permitted.

The foregoing limitations apply whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages, and are a fundamental basis of the bargain between you and the Company. You acknowledge that the Company provides the Site free of charge and that these limitations reasonably allocate the risks of a free, informational resource.

Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law — including, where and to the extent applicable, liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or death or personal injury. The limitations in this Section apply only to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (i) your use of the Site; (ii) your violation of any term of this Agreement; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property, privacy, or proprietary right; or (iv) any claim that your use of the Site caused damage to a third party.

12. Defamation Mitigation — Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §73

The Company publishes editorial opinions and syntheses of publicly available consumer reviews. All such content is protected expression under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 8 of the Texas Constitution.

Texas Defamation Mitigation Act: Consistent with the Texas Defamation Mitigation Act (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §§73.051–73.062), any person who believes that content on this Site is false and defamatory must submit a written request for correction, clarification, or retraction before filing or threatening any defamation claim. Such request must specifically identify: (a) the content claimed to be false; (b) the alleged falsity; (c) the basis for the claim of falsity; and (d) the remedy requested. Failure to submit a timely and proper retraction request may limit available damages under Texas law.

TCPA — Texas Citizens Participation Act: The Company expressly reserves all rights under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §§27.001–27.011) to seek early dismissal of, and recover fees and sanctions arising from, any legal action that implicates rights of free speech, petition, or association in connection with a matter of public concern, including the quality and safety of childcare facilities serving Texas families.

Childcare quality and child safety are matters of public concern. Rankings and assessments published on this Site constitute protected speech on a matter of public concern under applicable law.

Multi-State Anti-SLAPP & Retraction Protections: To the extent content on this Site relates to facilities in states other than Texas, the Company additionally reserves all rights under the following statutes, each of which protects speech on matters of public concern: California — Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §425.16 (California anti-SLAPP statute); Ohio — Ohio Rev. Code §2739.13 (right of retraction); Florida — Fla. Stat. §770.01 (notice requirement before defamation suit) and Fla. Stat. §768.295 (Florida anti-SLAPP statute). In any jurisdiction where a pre-suit notice or retraction demand is required, the requirements of Section 15 of this Agreement shall constitute the Company’s designated retraction request procedure for purposes of satisfying all such statutory prerequisites.

13. Governing Law & Exclusive Jurisdiction

This Agreement and any dispute arising out of or relating to the Site or this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: EXCEPT FOR CLAIMS THAT MAY BE BROUGHT IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT, ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE SITE, OR ANY CONTENT THEREON (INCLUDING ANY QUESTION REGARDING ITS EXISTENCE, VALIDITY, OR TERMINATION) SHALL BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (“AAA”) UNDER ITS CONSUMER ARBITRATION RULES, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.ADR.ORG. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, OR, AT THE OPTION OF THE CLAIMANT, BY TELEPHONE OR VIDEO CONFERENCE. THE ARBITRATOR’S AWARD SHALL BE FINAL AND BINDING AND MAY BE ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION.

CLASS ACTION WAIVER: YOU AND THE COMPANY EACH AGREE THAT ANY PROCEEDING, WHETHER IN ARBITRATION OR IN COURT, SHALL BE CONDUCTED SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. NEITHER YOU NOR THE COMPANY MAY BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING. THE ARBITRATOR SHALL HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO COMBINE OR AGGREGATE CLAIMS, CONDUCT A CLASS ARBITRATION, OR MAKE AN AWARD TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN THE INDIVIDUAL CLAIMANT.

JURY TRIAL WAIVER: TO THE EXTENT ANY DISPUTE IS DETERMINED NOT TO BE SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION, YOU AND THE COMPANY EACH IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SITE.

Limitation Period: Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to this Site or this Agreement must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action first accrued. Any claim not brought within this period is permanently and irrevocably barred, regardless of any applicable statutory limitations period that would otherwise apply.

The parties agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to this Agreement.

14. Severability & Entire Agreement

If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from this Agreement. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

This Agreement, together with the Ranking Methodology, constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company with respect to your use of the Site and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

The Company’s failure to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

15. Correction Requests

We are committed to accuracy and to correcting material errors promptly. If you are a childcare provider or other interested party and you believe that specific factual content on this Site is materially inaccurate, we want to hear from you. Please submit a written correction request to:

Creative Minds Montessori
Attn: Editorial & Compliance
Email: director@creativemindsfrisco.com

To help us evaluate and resolve your request as quickly as possible, please include: (a) the specific URL(s) and content at issue; (b) a clear description of what you believe is inaccurate; (c) any supporting documentation or primary-source references, such as official licensing or inspection records; and (d) your name, title, and relationship to the facility. Supporting documentation is not a precondition to our review, but it helps us resolve your request more quickly.

How we respond: We review every timely, good-faith correction request and investigate the specific points raised. Where we determine that content is inaccurate, insufficiently supported, or attributable to the wrong facility, we act promptly to address it — by correcting or updating the content, adding clarifying context, or removing the affected listing, whichever most reliably resolves the concern. We welcome documentation that improves the accuracy of our information and make reasonable efforts to reflect verified corrections. While the submission or resolution of a request is not, by itself, an admission regarding any particular statement, we take every substantiated concern seriously and work in good faith to resolve it. A request submitted under this section also serves as the designated correction, clarification, and retraction request procedure for purposes of the Texas Defamation Mitigation Act (§73.055) and analogous statutes in other states.

We acknowledge and respond to correction requests submitted in compliance with this section within thirty (30) days of receipt, consistent with the Texas Defamation Mitigation Act (§73.055). If a request requires additional time to investigate fully, we will let you know and keep you updated on its status.