Do You Need Childcare To Attend A Medical Appointment at Parkland Health Hospital?
Ways To Qualify For Complimentary Childcare:
Attending a child’s medical appointment and needing care for siblings
Receiving medical treatments and/or vaccine
Attending medical appointments, including preventative care
Medical emergencies
You are an employee of Parkland Health and need emergency back-up childcare to attend your shift.
Welcome to
Annie's Place Childcare Center
Annie's Place is a childcare center designed for hospital partners for children of patients. This program opened in the Fall of 2020 and has already helped thousands of families.
Annie’s Place is the only agency of its kind in the nation providing free, drop-in childcare for low-to-moderate income families so they may access healthcare services. Only recently has childcare been recognized as an under-studied social determinant of health, however, lack of access to childcare is the single leading factor causing women of childbearing age to forgo medical care, including preventative care. In cases involving critical illness, access to childcare can be the difference between life and death.
Provision of free, drop-in care for patients removes a critical roadblock in their access to preventive and supportive care. Without access to quality care, long-term health outcomes are poor, not only impacting the immediate family but society at large, through lost productivity, loss of wages and loss of life.
Enrollment
We are pleased to have the opportunity to assist you with childcare during your Parkland medical appointment. By providing this support, we aim to reduce the stress of finding childcare, allowing you to focus fully on your healthcare needs.
To sign up for free childcare at Annie’s Place, you will need:
Completion of our Enrollment Application
Optional: Submission of the online Child Information Form so your child’s teacher can get to know your child.
Once you fill out the enrollment application, a member of our team will be in touch by phone to complete the process. Please allow 1-2 days for the process to be complete. You are NOT fully enrolled in the program until you receive confirmation. You may schedule your first appointment during this call.
The items below are required before your first appointment to complete your child’s file. If you need help with these requirements, please reach out to us at 214-266-8064.
If you are unable to submit the Professional Health Care Statement before your first appointment, you may submit a Verified Doctor Check in the meantime. It should be filled out by the parent or guardian.
Please allow an extra 10 minutes to complete paper work at your first visit.
Verified Doctor’s Check: English or Spanish
Your Doctor’s office can fax records to Annie’s Place at 214-266-8083 or you may bring hard copies with your child to their first appointment.
Catch a Ride on the Moody Shuttle
Annie’s Place is pleased to announce that our Childcare Center will now be included in Parkland's Moody Shuttle route. Patients will be able to ride the shuttle to and from Annie's Place from the WISH Clinic, New Parkland Hospital, Moody Clinic, and Anderson Clinic.
What Can I Expect After Enrolling at Annie’s Place?
If you have any questions, an Annie's Place staff member will be happy to answer them. Please contact us at:
Annie’s Place Back-up Weekend Care for Hospital Employees
Backup weekend childcare for all hospital employees of Parkland and Children’s Health.
Annie’s Place Childcare Center FAQs
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Appointments require either a referral from your care team at Parkland or you may apply on our website. Once you are referred or fill out an enrollment form, a staff member from Annie's Place will contact you to schedule your children's visits.
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Annie's Place provides a safe, nurturing and educational environment for children newborn to 6 years of age (with some exceptions for school-aged children).
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Annie's Place is a FREE service for when you have a doctor's appointment scheduled. You must have an appointment on campus to make a reservation.
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Annie's Place is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, by appointment only. We also have an early bird and after care program if needed. Please call us at 214-266-8064 if you have an immediate need or would like to make an appointment.
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Yes, we are!
Annie’s Place offers two programs at our center. The only differences between the two programs are the amount of time a child can attend and what documentation is required at the time of enrollment. Both programs follow the best policies and procedures set forth by the State of Texas and we follow their Minimum Standards for Childcare Centers. A copy of the Minimum Standards is available in the intake office or may be found at www.dfps.state.tx.us . The most recent licensing report is posted outside in the foyer.
The exempt program is able to offer patients of Parkland drop-in care for a maximum of 4 ½ per hours per day and no more than 15 hours a week. This program is ideal for parents and guardians not planning to leave the Parkland Hospital complex and needing childcare for a short amount of time for an appointment.
The second program is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services This program is ideal if you need to leave your child for more than 4 ½ hours a day. You are also allowed to leave the campus if needed. We can offer this childcare for a maximum of 15 days a month per month. Your child’s immunization record, health statement, and vision and screening (age 4+) will need to be on file for you to participate in this program.
Both programs can operate at the same time, but your child will be assigned to one specific teacher and not share space with the other program.
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Email: anniesplace@mommiesinneed.org
Phone: 214-266-8064
Fax: 214-266-8083
Please remember - childcare appointments at Annie's Place require a referral from your care team. Please ask your doctor or nurse for more information about receiving free childcare services at Annie's Place.
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It is common for some children to exhibit separation anxiety when it is time for their parent to leave. This is normal behavior in a child’s emotional development. The longer the parent of an anxious child delays their departure, the more anxiety the child is likely to feel. We ask that you say your goodbye at the door and the teachers will comfort and assist the child through the anxious time. If a child continues to cry and cannot be consoled after a reasonable amount of time, we will call you. Our teachers have been specially trained to help comfort your child and we have a play therapist on staff who can help settle your child down if needed. Usually, after a few visits, the children learn that you will come back and that this is a fun time where they can play, learn and make friends.
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It is the responsibility of anyone who suspects child abuse or neglect to report it. Information on reporting is posted in the intake’s office in the document titled Keeping Children Safe. The Child Abuse Hotline number is 1-800-252-5400.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 8700 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas
75247 (214) 951-7902
www.dfps.state.tx.us
The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center offers free training on their website at https://dcac.learnupon.com/store. Use discount code SAVEJANE for our Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training and code GET EDUCATED for Keeping Your Child Safe in the Real and Digital World.
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Yes, we are pleased to announce that Annie's Place Childcare Center is included in Parkland's Moody Shuttle route. Patients will be able to ride the shuttle to and from Annie's Place from the WISH Clinic, New Parkland Hospital, and Anderson Clinic.