The Umbrella License^® for Child Care Centers and Preschools

Showing movies or TV at school? Do you have broadcast, cable or satellite TV available? Do teachers occasionally play movies or short programs for the children? Did you know situations like these require a public performance license?

Copyrighted content is intended for personal, private use only. Exhibitions at your child care center or preschool require a license. The Umbrella License offers a simple, affordable solution to copyright compliance.

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Do you operate a different type of facility?

Programs on K-12 School Campuses

Faith-based Christian Programs

How Does it Work?

It’s simple. With the Umbrella License you can show unlimited movies, TV and other audiovisual content with the assurance of copyright compliance. Obtain content on your own in any legal format including, but not limited to, broadcast, cable or satellite television, DVD, Blu-ray, download, or streaming services. There is no obligation to report the titles shown. Just complete an application and you’ll be on your way.

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More Than 1,000 Rights Holders

Under the Umbrella License you will find content from every genre. MPLC provides annual copyright coverage for more than 1,000 rights holders, ranging from major Hollywood studios to children’s, independent, television, special interest, and international producers with only a few title exclusions.

The Umbrella License® for Child Care Centers and Preschools