Child Care
Providing access to quality child care at UT Southwestern aligns with our mission of promoting health and a healthy society.
Total wellness involves support for you in caring for the important people in your life who depend on you. Whether you are seeking high-quality, on-site child care options, or simply last-minute help during disruptions, we have you covered.
UT Southwestern offers back-up child, adult, and senior care to all full-time (40 hours a week) and part time (30-39 hours a week) benefits-eligible employees through Bright Horizons™.
Medical District PK-8 Biomedical School
Recognizing the opportunity to provide a unique educational experience for young children, UT Southwestern and Dallas Independent School District have partnered to create a new facility that will provide young children a firm foundation in STEM opening in Fall 2022.
Child Care Centers
The Callier Child Development Program, operated on campus in collaboration with the University of Texas at Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center, accepts children between 6 weeks old and kindergarten age.
First Step Learning Centre is independently operated by a third party and is located at:
5641 Southwestern Medical Ave
Dallas, Texas 75235
Phone: (214) 352-8608
Instagram: First Step Learning Centre
Child Care Discounts
With our employee LifeMart discount program, you have access to child care offers, special pricing, and a search tool to find care near you that best fits your family.
You can access LifeMart anywhere, anytime, with the LifeMart app. (Free registration is required.) Simply download the app, and you can browse child care options, as well as major savings on other things in your life, like phone service, memberships, and more. The app is available for download from GooglePlay or the Apple App Store.
Sign up today. Registration code: UTSMC
Need help with LifeMart discounts?
For fastest service, please directly helpdesk@lifecare.com the LifeMart Help Desk.
Back-up Care/Virtual Tutoring
Bright Horizons Back-up Care for Adults, Children and Seniors offers solutions for disruptions in family care, including providing a child care center or in-home caregiver. Bright Horizons is available for all full-time and part-time benefits-eligible UT Southwestern employees.
UT Flex
As you incur dependent day-care expenses, you will be reimbursed with tax-free dollars from your UT FLEX account(s).
How to Talk to Children about Tragic Events
When a tragedy like the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, occurs, a child will likely hear and see a lot about it. The news is everywhere, and certain topics might be discussed in school or by a child's friends. It can be difficult to talk with kids about tragedies and disasters. Hear tips on how to start the conversation from Nicholas Westers, Psy.D., ABPP, Associate Professor of Psychiatry with the UT Southwestern Pediatric Group and pediatric psychologist at Children’s Health.
Related to UT Southwestern Policy
- UT Southwestern Lactation Support Policy (ETH-155)
Understanding that breastfeeding should be encouraged in the interest of maternal and child health. - UT Southwestern Children in the Workplace (SEC-351)
Understanding the practice of bringing children into the workplace. - Family and Medical Leave (EMP-256)
Understanding eligibility and qualifying reasons for this specific leave.