The Dallas International School (DIS) and UT Dallas jointly provide on-campus child care. The Language Institute of Dallas International School has been serving the Dallas community since 1987. As indicated by its name, the Language Institute specializes in the domain of languages and notably language instruction for children. Its experience in that field includes the administration of:
- both group and private classes on the DIS campus;
- on-site after-school classes for Independent School Districts (Allen, Dallas and Plano);
- a Summer Enrichment Camp open to children age 3 and older; and
- evening child care provided jointly with UT Dallas Student Affairs.
Who Qualifies
Parents who attend classes are eligible for child care services during their class hours.
Enrollment
To register your child/children for the child care program please complete each of the forms in the enrollment packet. Call 972-883-6391 to have a packet sent to you, or pick one up in the Student Union (SU), Room 1.602.
Hours
Child care hours are from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
The DIS/UT Dallas Child Care service is open from the first day of class each semester to the last day of finals for that semester. Child Care is closed on official, UT Dallas holidays.
Program
The children are divided into groups by ages and participate in organized developmental activities, including arts and crafts, language study, and games.
School-aged children are offered time for homework as needed.
Parents should pack a snack for their child(ren) if so desired.
Location
Fee
The cost is $6 per child per evening. Pre-registration is required; drop-in service is not available.
Updated: June 23, 2009
