Back-Up Care

Trying to balance family care while keeping up with work responsibilities? Count on these benefits, designed for working parents. Parkland Health received one of three regional awards from the Dallas Regional Chamber to recognize our commitment to supporting working parents.

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Free Back-Up Child Care Options at First Step Learning Centre

Parkland offers free back-up child care for infants up to age 5 at First Step Learning Centre (up to 15 days per calendar year).
Spaces are limited by each age group.

First Step Learning Centre is located at 5641 Southwestern Medical Ave., Dallas, TX 75235. Hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

How To Make a Child Care Reservation

Call 214-352-8608 or email firststeplearningcentre@gmail.com to secure a reservation, which are on a first-come, first-served basis.

On your first visit, bring a completed copy of this form. You can complete the enrollment packet before dropping off your child or at the center when dropping off. Immunization records are required.

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Beneplace offers unique benefit resources, savings and discount opportunities for Parkland employees, including in-person care and online learning.

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