Terms of Service.
The terms that govern your use of the Mercy Nest Childcare website.
Last updated: April 2026
Welcome. By using mercynestchildcare.com (the "Site"), you agree to the terms below. If you don't agree, please don't use the Site. These terms apply to the Site only, childcare services themselves are governed by separate enrollment agreements signed at the time of admission.
1. About us
The Site is operated by Mercy Nest Childcare, a Maryland-based, home-based childcare provider serving Potomac, Bethesda, Rockville, and surrounding communities.
2. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes, to learn about our programs, contact us, schedule a tour, sign up for Nest Notes, or apply for enrollment. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any unlawful way or for an unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, server, or related systems
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other malicious code
- Scrape, copy, or republish Site content without written permission
- Misrepresent yourself or submit false information through forms
3. Intellectual property
All content on the Site, including text, photographs, illustrations, logos, the Mercy Nest name and nest mark, and the design of the Site itself, belongs to Mercy Nest Childcare or is used with permission. You may not reuse, reproduce, or republish any of it without our written consent. Photos of children are particularly protected and are never shared without parental consent.
4. Forms and submissions
When you submit information through a contact form, enrollment application, or newsletter signup, you confirm that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the authority to provide it. We use submitted information as described in our Privacy Policy.
5. Enrollment is separate
Submitting an inquiry or application through this Site does not create an enrollment relationship. Enrollment is confirmed only when you and Mercy Nest sign a written enrollment agreement and the required deposits and forms are completed.
6. Third-party links
The Site may link to third-party websites (for example, partner organizations, resource pages, or social media). We don't control those sites and aren't responsible for their content, terms, or privacy practices. Visit them at your own risk.
7. Disclaimers
The Site is provided "as is", without warranties of any kind. We work to keep information accurate and the Site available, but we don't guarantee that:
- Site content is always current, complete, or error-free
- The Site will be uninterrupted or free of bugs
- The Site will meet your specific needs
Information on the Site is for general purposes and is not medical, legal, or professional advice.
8. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent allowed by Maryland law, Mercy Nest Childcare and its founder, staff, and agents are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.
9. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top tells you when. Continuing to use the Site after changes means you accept the updated terms.
10. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute relating to the Site will be brought in the state or federal courts of Montgomery County, Maryland.
11. Contact us
Questions about these terms?
Mercy Nest Childcare
11707 N Bunnell CT, Potomac, MD, 20854
Email: info@mercynestchildcare.com
Phone: +1 (301) 337-0478
These terms are provided as a starting point and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before publication.