Childcare Resources

Various agencies - the ChildSafe Network, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - relating to childcare issues and keeping our children safe around the Dallas Texas area are listed below.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children with more than 100,000 members. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Protects the physical safety and emotional well-being of the most vulnerable citizens of Texas, including children and people who are elderly or have disabilities. Report abuse or neglect, or adopt or foster a child through this agency. Learn about childcare licensing, current rules and keeping children safe. TO REPORT CHILD OR ELDERLY ABUSE OR NEGLECT, call 1-800-252-5400 or use the secure website by clicking on the link above.

The Pick of North Texas

Description: a non-profit professional organization of Listed, Registered and Licensed Home Child Care providers serving Anna, Addison, Allen, Carrolton, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Haltom City, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, Mesquite, Murphy, Plano, McKinney, Lucas, Fairview, Dallas, Parker, Sachse, Saginaw, Avondale, The Colony, Haslet, Melissa, Richardson, Rockwall, Rowlett, Wylie, Princeton and Farmersville for the past 16 years.