Child Care Assistance, which is a component of the Early Childhood and Out of School Time Services
program (ECOSTS), is designed to assist the "working poor" or full-time students with the cost of child care for a maximum of one (1) year. This program handles child care subsidies for income eligible parent(s). In addition, child care information, referrals, and workshops for parents/providers are offered. The Adolescent Parent Program component of ECOSTS Services seeks to provide quality child care for children of adolescent parents who are full-time students. Information is available by calling Lucy Hernandez at 214-670-8838.
Need help with childcare? (Adobe PDF)
Necesita ayuda con el servicio de guardera? (Adobe PDF En Español)
ECOSTS Provider Assistance Program Grant
ARPA - ECOSTS Provider Assistance Program 2023.pdf
Applications will be available from April 14- 28, 2023
Please download application and email the completed application to Lucy Hernandez at lucy.hernandez@dallas.gov.
Child Care Facility
To legally operate a Child Care Facility within a residential area, a Specific Use Permit (SUP) is required. A complete zoning application must be submitted to:
Current Planning Division
City Hall, Room 5BN
1500 Marilla
Dallas, Texas 75201
For questions related to zoning applications, call the Department of Planning and Development at 214-670-4209, Monday through Friday, between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M.
Child Care Licensing
To apply for a childcare license, call the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services at 214-951-7902.