Dallas Childcare

 

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Anyone with children knows that finding a balance between working and reasing ids is always challenging, and part of that balance usually includes some types of childcare. Luckily, there are many organizations that help families ease the burden of finding safe, quality care for their children.  

Our are as more than 200 childcare facilities, including nonprofit, church and other community childcare centers, private centers; and company-sponsored childcare. Waiting lists ten to be long at some centers, so make visiting facilities, narrowing down options and getting on waiting lists a priority. 

Parents get information on individual childcare facilities (i.e. licensing, accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, etc) from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Service (DFPS). 

Parents can the enter their ZIP code and get a list of providers that are close to home or work. The DFPS Wev site also lists childcare standards and regulations. For more information, visit www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care or call the day care information hotline at 800-862-5252.

The DFPS also protects children against abuse or neglect. If you have any such issues to report, call 1-800-252-5400 or through the DFPS secure Web site: www.txabusehotline.org. For, general information and childcare resources, visit www.dfps.stat.tx.us.

The following includes a list of several local and national resources for childcare information, plus tips for parents on how to choose the right childcare for their children.

Crème de la Crème
www.cremedelacreme.com
Enriched learning is central to these facilities, helping children reach their fullest potential.

Allen Crème de la Crème
1207 W. McDermott Dr.
Allen, TX 75013
214-495-0941

Colleyville Crème de la Crème
6805 Colleyville Blvd.
Colleyville, TX 76034
817-416-3683  

Coppell Crème de la Crème
300 S. Denton Tap Rd.
Coppell, TX 75019
972-462-9064

Frisco Crème de la Crème
9375 Legacy Drive.
Frisco, TX 75034
972-464-4242

Plano Crème de la Crème
5516 W. Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75093
972-818-5736

Kids R Kids Schools of Quality Learning
Multiple locations in Texas
www.kidsrkids.com
Kids are laughing! Kids are Learning!

At Kids R Kids Schools of Quality Learning we believe learning should be a happy and rewarding experience for children!

Kindercare
www.kindercare.com
Kindercare is a leader in childcare services with programs catered to a variety of age groups as well as special enrichment programs. See the Web site for all then Dallas and Fort Worth locations.

Primrose Preschools
www.primrosesschools.com
These schools are accredited from several prominent education associations. For a complete list, visit the Web site.

Montessori Country Day School
7400 Hawk Road
Flower Mound, TX 75022
817-430-8340
www.montessoricds.com

Montessori Country Day School has been in business for 20 years serving Pre-K Through 3^rd Grade

Montessori Unlimited
www.montessori.com
A group of traditional Montessori School that stresses individuality and helping each grow at his own pace.

Carrollton Montessori
1938 East Hebron Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75007
972-492-5150

Preston Meadow Montessori
6912 Ohio Drive
Plano, TX 75024
972-596-7094 

Carrollton Montessori DN
1410 Macarthur Drive
Carrollton, TX 75007
972-242-0358

Las Colinas Montessori
4961 North O'connor Rd
Irving, TX 75062
972-717-0417

Flower Mound Montessori
1905 Justin Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028
972-874-1464

Colleyville Montessori
4700 Glade Creek Drive
Colleyville, TX 76034
817-577-8353

Corinth Montessori
1300 E. Pecan Creek Circle
Corinth, TX 76210
940-321-7338

Preston Meadow Montessori
6912 Ohio Drive
Plano, TX 75024
972-596-7094

TLC on Democracy
5301 Democracy Drive
Plano, Texas 75024
972-378-4100

TLC on Hedgcoxe
5200 Hedgcoxe
Plano, Texas 75024
972-473-0167

TLC on Green Oaks
1401 N.E Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, Texas 76006
817-801-5228  

National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRA)

www.naccrra.net

NACCRRA is a national network of more than 850 childcare rescource and referral centers (CCR&Rs) located in eery state and most communities across the US. CCR&R centers help families, childcare providers, and communities find, provide, and plan for affordable, quality childcare.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

(NAYEC)

www.naeyc.org/families

The national Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all the children from birth through age eight. The “Families” link on the NAEYC Web site is a great resource, with brochures, suggested books for children, and much more.

Parent Tips for Choosing Childcare

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services offers the following tips for choosing childcare for your children:

Once you have narrowed down a list of providers, get details about their license to provide care. Each childcare facility’s regulatory history of inspections and reports is available online.

Visit the facilities. It is always polite to schedule a time with the director for your initial facility tour, but make a second visit to observe a classroom when you are not expected. See how well the caregiver provides a safe and healthy environment. Once you place your child in care, remain involved and keep asking questions.

Look carefully at home or apartments that have a pool or are near lakes, creeks or other bodies of water. The caregiver can explain how she ensures the safety of children in and around these bodies of water.

Discuss any concerns with the caregiver. Respect the caregivers time—her main responsibility is working with the children. Don’t be offended if the caregiver cant spend much time talking with you when you drop off or pick up your child. If you need more time to talk about your child, set up a conference.

Its normal for children to have some fears and misgivings about starting childcare outside the home. Children need time to get used to new situations. Prepare your child for the change as far in advance as possible. Discuss his or her concerns. It is important to let the caregiver know about things at home that may affect how your child is doing while in care.

Talk to your child about his or her experience in care. Watch for a time each day when your child is quiet and feeling secure and protected. Then gently ask a question about how he is doing. Share his excitement about new friends, skills and abilities. Listen to his concerns. Give him a change to boast about his achievements.

Contact the Texas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies for additional information on the programs, costs, availability and accessibility of the individual providers. For more information, call 866-TX-CHILD (892-4453)

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