The Women in Science and Medicine Advisory Committee (WISMAC) of UT Southwestern Medical Center continually addresses concerns of members of the UT Southwestern community to find high quality and convenient care facilities for children and seniors.  Below you will find information about the UT Southwestern - UTD Callier Child Development Program as well as links to searchable directories for other day care facilities for children and adults. 

UT SOUTHWESTERN - UTD CALLIER CHILD DEVELOPMENT

The UT Southwestern - UT Dallas Callier Child Development Program is our on-campus child development program which accepts children between the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years.  Children of UT Southwestern faculty, postdocs, clinical residents, students and staff have first priority for enrollment.  To register your child you must sign up to be placed on the waiting list.  Typically decisions are made in April as to who will be accepted for the upcoming August start date.  Applications are available by calling Callier at (214) 905-3094, visiting their education office, or logging on to their website at www.callier.utdallas.edu/preschool.html.  Completed applications should be sent to the Callier Education Office at 1966 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75235 or faxed to (214) 905-3022.

OTHER CHILD AND SENIOR CARE OPTIONS

Note:  Women in Science and Medicine Advisory Committee, WISMAC, provides this list for informational purposes only.  We are not associated with any of the organizations listed below.

Child Care
Search by zip code to find child care facilities near you at www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care/ or www.naeyc.org (NAEYC accredited)

Nanny referral agencies serving the Dallas area include www.momsbestfriend.com, www.globenanny.com, www.domesticallyyours.com, BabySitters of Dallas (214-692-1354).

Home care providers are typically mothers who will watch up to six children at their own house instead of an institutional setting.  There is an on-line listing of registered home childcare providers  in the Garland , Richardson , Murphy, Rowlett, Rockwall, Sachse, Wylie, Mesquite , Plano and Dallas areas. This is a great resource for parents who are looking for in-home child care. Contacts: phone: 972-496-4600; email: texaschildcaretx@yahoo.com Posted 02/23/06

Senior Care
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) provides a searchable database for the identification and comparison of Residential Care, Home Health Care, and Adult Day Care facilities for seniors in the state of Texas.  http://facilityquality.dhs.state.tx.us/ltcqrs_public/nq1/jsp3/qrsHome1en.jsp?MODE=P&LANGCD=en  Updated 02/24/06