How It Started

One Little City started with a simple frustration that any parent would recognize: it was the middle of winter, and summer camp planning had already begun.

One tab for the city recreation department. One for the private camp down the street. Another for the county programs. A spreadsheet trying to line up which weeks my kids were free. A group text asking other parents what they were signing up for. And somewhere in all of that, a lunch menu I could never seem to find.

I live in Falls Church City, Virginia — a small community often called "The Little City" — and like most parents here, I was spending hours every winter and spring piecing together the puzzle of summer camps, school calendars, and local events from a dozen different sources. None of them talked to each other.

So I built something. Not a company. Not a startup. Just a tool — one page where I could see everything my family needed in one place: the school calendar, lunch menus, every summer camp option side by side, and a planner to map it all out kid by kid.

Why Falls Church

Falls Church City is a small, tight-knit community — barely 2.2 square miles. Everyone knows each other at the pool, at the park, at school pickup. There's something special about a place this small: you can actually know what's going on.

That closeness is what makes this kind of tool possible. When I started listing every camp and program available to Little City families, it was something I could actually wrap my arms around. I could cross-reference every offering from Recreation & Parks, track down every local provider, and make sure nothing got missed.

Falls Church was the perfect place to build this — small enough to get right, real enough to matter.

A Bigger Problem

But the problem isn't unique to Falls Church. Every parent in every community deals with some version of this:

• Fragmented information. Camp options scattered across city websites, private providers, Facebook groups, and word of mouth.
• No single planning tool. Parents resort to spreadsheets, group texts, and sticky notes to coordinate schedules across kids.
• Enrollment chaos. Different providers, different registration sites, different deadlines. Miss one and your kid's spot is gone.
• School calendar confusion. Early dismissals, teacher workdays, and holiday breaks buried in PDF calendars that no one bookmarks.

These problems exist in Arlington, in Fairfax, in every suburb and city across the country. The details change — different schools, different camps, different providers — but the experience of being an overwhelmed parent trying to organize it all is universal.

Where We're Going

What makes Falls Church special isn't its size — it's the feeling that your community has your back. One Little City is about bringing that feeling to parents everywhere.

The same tool that helps families here can help families anywhere — we just need the local data. We're working with communities across Northern Virginia and beyond to bring their school calendars, camp options, and local programs into the platform.

The vision is simple: every parent should be able to open one page and see everything they need to plan their family's year. School dates, summer camps, after-school programs, local events — all in one place, organized around their kids. Every community deserves to feel like a Little City.

No more tab-juggling. No more spreadsheets. No more missing the registration deadline because you didn't know it existed.

Who Built This

My name is Sebastian Lewis. I'm a parent in Falls Church City with kids in the public schools. I built One Little City because I needed it, and I keep building it because other parents tell me they need it too.

This isn't a VC-backed startup. There's no premium tier or subscription. It's a community tool, built in the open, and it'll stay free for families.

If you're a parent and you want this for your community, or if you run a local program and want to make sure families can find you, I'd love to hear from you.

Overview

One Little City ("we," "our," or "the app") is a free community tool built for parents in Falls Church City, Virginia, and expanding to other communities. This privacy policy explains what information the app collects, how it is stored, and how it is used.

We take your family's privacy seriously. We do not sell your data to third parties. Period.

Information We Collect

The app may collect and store the following information that you voluntarily provide:

• Children's information: Names and ages of your children, as entered by you (the parent or guardian).
• Parent/guardian information: Your name, email address, phone number, and any medical notes you add for your children.
• Camp and program selections: The camps, programs, and schedule choices you make within the app.
• Google account information: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo from your Google account.

How Your Data Is Stored

Your data is stored in two ways:

• Locally on your device: All data you enter is stored in your browser's localStorage. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted anywhere unless you sign in with Google.
• Cloud sync (optional): If you sign in with Google, your data is synced to Google Firestore so you can access it across devices. This sync is entirely optional and only occurs when you choose to sign in.

How Your Data Is Used

Your data is used solely to provide the app's functionality: helping you plan and organize your family's school calendar, summer camps, and local programs. Specifically:

• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties.
• We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes.
• We do not use your data for analytics beyond what is necessary to operate the app.
• Your data is only accessible to you (and, if signed in, synced to your own authenticated account).

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. Important points:

• The app is designed for use by parents and guardians, not children. Children do not create accounts or enter data themselves.
• All children's information (names, ages, medical notes) is entered and controlled entirely by parents or guardians.
• Parents can view, edit, or delete their children's information at any time directly within the app.
• We do not knowingly collect information directly from children under 13.

Data Deletion

You are in control of your data at all times:

• Local data: You can clear your data at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or using the app's built-in data management features.
• Cloud data: If you have synced data via Google sign-in, you can delete your synced data by signing out. If you need assistance with data deletion, please contact us through the feedback form.

Third-Party Services

The app uses the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In: For optional authentication. Google's privacy policy applies to the sign-in process itself.
• Google Firestore: For optional cloud data sync when signed in. Data is stored in accordance with Google Cloud's security practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your data, please reach out through our feedback form.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using One Little City ("the app"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the app.

Description of Service

One Little City is a free community planning tool that helps parents organize school calendars, summer camps, and local programs for their families. The app is provided as a public service to the community at no cost.

No Affiliation

One Little City is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to:

• Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS)
• The City of Falls Church
• Falls Church City Recreation & Parks
• Any camp provider, program provider, or organization listed in the app

The app is an independent tool created by a parent in the community.

Information Accuracy

The information provided in the app — including camp details, prices, schedules, dates, and availability — is gathered from publicly available sources and is provided for planning purposes only.

• Camp prices, schedules, and availability may change at any time without notice in the app.
• You are responsible for verifying all enrollment details, pricing, dates, and availability directly with the camp or program provider before registering.
• The app does not process registrations or payments. All enrollment is handled directly through the respective providers.

No Warranty

The app is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information provided

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, One Little City, its creator, and One Little City LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, opportunities, or profits, arising out of or related to your use of the app.

This includes, but is not limited to, any damages arising from reliance on camp or program information displayed in the app, missed enrollment deadlines, incorrect pricing, or schedule changes.

User Responsibilities

• You are responsible for the accuracy of information you enter into the app.
• You are responsible for verifying all camp, program, and school information with the original providers.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device and your Google account if you choose to sign in.

Intellectual Property

All content, design, code, and branding of One Little City are the property of Sebastian Lewis / One Little City LLC. All rights reserved. No part of the app may be copied, modified, distributed, or reproduced without prior written permission.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please reach out through our feedback form.