Connect with Families Ready to Enroll

The Dallas County Employer Match Program brings you families with guaranteed funding. Fill your open slots and grow your business.

Why Providers Join the Dallas County Network

Three powerful reasons to participate in the Employer Match Program

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Direct Multi-Source Payments

Receive payments directly from multiple funding sources — employer contributions and Dallas County matching funds — deposited straight to your account. No chasing payments. No collection headaches.

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Digital Storefront

Showcase your program with a professional digital profile visible to thousands of families. Highlight your curriculum, hours (including overnight and non-traditional), photos, and availability in real time.

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Bridge the Affordability Gap

Many Dallas County families cannot afford quality care without support. The Employer Match Program bridges that gap, bringing you families who otherwise could not enroll — expanding your reach and filling your capacity.

All Licensed Provider Types Welcome

The Dallas County network supports the full spectrum of child care

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Child Care Centers

Licensed centers serving infants through pre-K

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Family Child Care Homes

Licensed home-based providers with smaller group sizes

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Before & After School

Programs for school-age children during non-school hours

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Overnight & Non-Traditional

Care for families working shifts, weekends, and overnight

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Summer Programs

Seasonal care and enrichment during school breaks

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Pre-K & Early Learning

Educational programs preparing children for kindergarten

How It Works for Providers

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Create Your Profile

Set up your digital storefront with your facility details, photos, hours of operation, curriculum, pricing, and real-time availability. This profile is visible to all enrolled families searching for care.

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Families Find You

Families enrolled in the Dallas County Employer Match Program search for providers by location, schedule, and care type. Your profile appears in their search results with real-time availability.

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Enroll & Get Paid

When a family selects your facility, enrollment is confirmed and payments begin. You receive direct deposits from both the employer contribution and the Dallas County match — reliable, multi-source funding.

Serving All of Dallas County

Providers across every community in Dallas County are welcome to join

Dallas · Irving · Garland · Grand Prairie · Mesquite · Richardson · Carrollton · Farmers Branch · DeSoto · Cedar Hill · Lancaster · Duncanville · Rowlett · Balch Springs · Sachse · Wylie · Sunnyvale · Hutchins · Wilmer · Seagoville · Cockrell Hill · Addison · Highland Park · University Park

Providers in neighboring counties (Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall) who serve Dallas County families are also encouraged to join the network.

The Dallas County Child Care Opportunity

Dallas County has invested $1 million in this pilot program. That funding is flowing to providers who participate in the network. Here is what that means for your business:

  • Guaranteed payment streams from employer and county sources
  • Reduced vacancy rates as funded families seek quality care
  • Higher enrollment stability with multi-source funding backing each family
  • Community impact — you are helping solve the child care crisis in Dallas County
  • Free marketing — your digital profile reaches thousands of searching families

Do not miss this opportunity to grow your enrollment and serve more families.

Provider FAQs

How do child care providers join the Dallas County Employer Match Program?

Licensed child care providers in Dallas County can join the network by creating a digital profile. Once listed, families enrolled in the Employer Match Program can find and select your facility, and you receive direct multi-source payments.

What types of child care providers are eligible?

All licensed child care providers in Dallas County are eligible, including child care centers, family child care homes, before and after school programs, and providers offering overnight or non-traditional hours.

How do payments work for providers?

Payments are deposited directly to your account from multiple sources — the employer's contribution and the Dallas County matching funds. This multi-source payment model provides more reliable revenue than single-source tuition.

Is there a cost to join the provider network?

Contact us for current details on joining the provider network. The program is designed to benefit providers by increasing enrollment and providing reliable payment streams.

Can I showcase overnight and non-traditional hours?

Absolutely. Your digital profile allows you to highlight all your hours of operation, including overnight, weekend, and non-traditional shifts. This is especially valuable in Dallas County where many parents work in healthcare, manufacturing, and service industries.

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Last Updated: March 1, 2026