Do You Need Childcare To Attend A Medical Appointment?
Ways To Qualify For Complimentary Childcare:
Attending a child’s medical appointment and needing care for siblings
Being a first responder
Receiving a vaccine
Attending medical appointments, including preventative care
Receiving medical treatments
Medical emergencies
Welcome to Annie's Place Childcare Center
Annie's Place is a childcare center at Parkland Hospital meant primarily for children of patients. This program opened in the Fall of 2020 and has already helped hundreds of families!
We believe that families should never have to choose between taking care of their own health and having safe, loving, expert care for their children. Annie's Place is a first-of-its-kind facility with specially trained teachers who care for children while their parents or family members are attending medical appointments.
Annie’s Place also provides backup childcare to first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.
Enrollment
We are so happy that we have the opportunity to help you take care of your children during your Parkland clinic appointment. We lessen the stress of finding childcare so you can focus on your healthcare.
To sign up for free childcare at Annie’s Place, you will need:
An appointment at a participating Parkland Clinic
Completion of our Enrollment Application
Optional: Submission of the online Child Information Form so your child’s teacher can get to know your child a little better.
You are NOT fully enrolled until you have a time and date confirmed by phone or email. Once you are confirmed, the items below are required to complete your child’s file. Immunization records and Health Care Statements are required by your first appointment. If you need help with these requirements, please reach out to us at 214-266-8064.
Immunization Records
Professional Health Care Statement: English or Spanish
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. If you are unable to print a copy at home, please allow an extra 5 minutes at your first visit to fill out paperwork. 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.
What To Expect After Enrollment
Once you have completed the enrollment form, we will call to confirm your details and appointment needs, plus complete a health check. We are not able to accept children that are sick. If anyone is ill, we will be happy to reschedule your childcare appointment.
When you arrive, please pull up to the front of the building and temporarily park there. We will take everyone’s temperature, confirm appointment time/pick-up time, emergency contact, and ask for any special instructions for the day.
There is no long-term parking at Annie’s Place, so you will need to drive to the parking facility for your clinic.
If your child requires a specific formula or prefers a certain type of bottle, please provide enough for the allotted time. We have freezers and refrigerators to store any breast milk if needed. Please LABEL EVERYTHING. Otherwise, if you have no specific needs, we have formula and bottles that we will provide for you.
A private room is available for mothers who wish to breastfeed their child at Annie’s Place. A foot stool and water are provided upon request.
Children are asked not to bring toys from home.
We will provide all food, diapers and supplies needed for the day. We suggest not bringing anything from home to reduce the chance of items getting lost.
We will provide up to two snacks and one meal, equal to half of their daily food needs. When and how long your child is in attendance will determine what food is offered. We will not serve any food identified on a child’s food allergy emergency plan.
Children are engaged in various activities during the day, some of which can be messy. Please make sure your child is dressed in comfortable clothing that can get dirty.
Once you are finished with your clinic appointment, we ask you to call or send us a message so we can prepare your children for pick up.
If for any reason you are admitted to the hospital or your appointment is running past your scheduled pick-up time, we will call your emergency contact to pick up your children.
If you have any questions, an Annie's Place staff member will be happy to answer them:
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, and Anderson Clinic.
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 8:00 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.
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