Benefits

Childcare and Education Resource Assistance

Texas Department of Family Protective Services offers a website for employees to locate child care and education facilities in Texas. An interested employee can search the database using criteria such as:

  • Operation Type
  • Ages Served
  • Texas Zip Code
  • Programs Provided
  • Issuance Type
  • County

The website address is: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care/ppFacilitySearchDayCare.asp

The online compliance history includes only information after January 1, 2002. In addition, the online compliance history does not include minimum standard violations or corrective or adverse actions until after the child-care operation has had due process or waived its rights. For compliance history prior to January 1, 2002 or history with pending due process, please contact your local licensing office. Child-care licensing disclaims liability for any errors or omissions from the compliance history information.

Eldercare Resource Assistance

Eldercare Resource Assistance is assistance in accessing information and counseling. They can be accessed 24 hours a day. Counseling and information are also available to eligible family members.

Interested parties may call Magellan Health Services and request information on eldercare resources at 1-800-704-5696.

Contact Human Resources for consultation and/or facilitation support at 214-768-331.

SMU Preschool and Child Care Center

SMU Preschool and Child Care Center is owned and operated by Southern Methodist University under the department of Residence Life and Student Housing.  Policies are set by SMU and the SMU Preschool and Child Care Center governing board.  The center is located on the ground floor of Hawk Hall.

The SMU Preschool and Child Care Center is available for children of current SMU students, faculty and staff.  Care is offered on a full-time basis only.

Please click on the link below to explore the Child Care Center information.

http://www.smu.edu/childcare

Casual Dress Day

Casual Dress Day is a designated day when casual dress is acceptable.

An interested employee should discuss implementation of Casual Dress Day with their manager/supervisor. The manager/supervisor will establish guidelines and policies for the entire work team or department based on business and customer needs.

Contact Human Resources for consultation and/or facilitation support at 214-768-331.