CCS Scholarship Help in Ennis, TX: We Help You Apply
ABC Early Learning Academy offers CCS scholarship help in Ennis, TX. Our licensed center at 1700 Cedar Run Road serves children 6 weeks to 12 years, is open 6 AM to 7 PM, and our staff sit with you to complete the CCS (formerly CCMS) application, free. Ask us about current CCS status.
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What is CCS, and where can I get CCS scholarship help in Ennis, TX?
CCS (Child Care Services) is the Texas Workforce Commission program that helps families pay for child care through scholarships so parents can work, go to school, or finish job training. Many parents still know it by its former name, CCMS. TWC funds the program and local workforce boards run it. In Ellis County, that board is Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas.
Who qualifies for a CCS scholarship?
Eligibility is decided by Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, never by ABC. Texas publishes these general requirements (Texas Child Care Connection, Workforce Solutions NCT guidelines, checked September 16, 2026):
- Children from birth through age 12, or up to 18 with a documented disability.
- Parents who need care to work, attend school, or attend job training an average of at least 25 hours a week (single-parent family) or 50 combined hours a week (two-parent family).
- Household gross monthly income below the limit for your family size. The board publishes the current income table on its guidelines page; limits change each year, so check the live table.
- Residency in one of the 14 counties Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas serves, including Ellis and Navarro.
ABC Early Learning Academy does not determine CCS eligibility or scholarship availability. Only Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas can approve a scholarship.
What should I bring to apply?
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas lists these documents. Bring what you have to our front desk and we will help you spot anything missing.
- Proof you live in Ellis County (or another county Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas serves)
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status for each child
- Pay stubs for the last 13 weeks for every working adult in the household
- School or job-training schedules for any adult in a program
- Your ID and each child's birth date
How do I apply for CCS in Ellis County?
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Call us or stop by
Call (972) 884-0222 or visit 1700 Cedar Run Road any weekday from 6 AM to 7 PM. We sit with you, look over what you have, and make a plan together before you start the application.
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Gather your documents
Collect proof of county residency, each child's citizenship or immigration status, 13 weeks of pay stubs for every working adult, and any school or training schedules.
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Create a Parent Central account and apply
Apply online through the Texas Workforce Commission's Parent Central portal. We can sit beside you at our front desk while you fill it out and upload documents.
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Answer follow-up requests and wait for a decision
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas reviews the application, may ask for more information, and decides eligibility. Funding is limited, so eligible families may be placed on a waitlist.
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Talk with us about next steps
Once approved, call us and ask about current CCS status at ABC Early Learning Academy. We walk through your options with you and help you plan your child's start date.
How does the CCS copay work?
Approved families pay a parent share of cost, usually called the copay. Texas states it will not exceed 7% of household income. Workforce Solutions sets your exact copay from your income and family size and tells you the amount in writing.
- • You pay your copay to your provider on its regular schedule.
- • The scholarship pays the provider for the rest of the approved care.
- • Ask us about current CCS status at ABC before you plan around it.
- • If your income or schedule changes, report it to your case worker; your copay may change.
Waiting on a scholarship? You can still start.
Workforce Solutions NCT posted a wait of up to 36 months (checked September 16, 2026). Families can enroll now at our published weekly tuition rates while you wait; ask us about current CCS status. Refer a new student and get 50% off your first week, one per family.
Already approved somewhere else?
Call us and ask about current CCS status at ABC Early Learning Academy before you ask your case worker to change providers. Bring your approval information and we will talk through a start date.
Using CCS for school-age care
Texas says scholarships can help pay for care through age 12, so before and after-school care can qualify for eligible families. Ask us about current CCS status. How our school transportation works.
Live outside Ennis?
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas serves 14 counties, including Ellis and Navarro, so families from Palmer, Ferris, Waxahachie, and Corsicana apply through the same board, and we help with enrollment either way.
CCS questions parents ask
What is CCS, and is it the same as CCMS?
Yes. CCS, Child Care Services, is the Texas Workforce Commission program many parents still call CCMS. It gives child care scholarships to eligible working families and families in school or job training. In Ellis County it is run by Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas. Ask us about current CCS status.
Who can qualify for a CCS scholarship?
Texas says scholarships cover children from birth to age 12, or up to 18 with a disability. Parents must work, go to school, or train an average of at least 25 hours a week (50 combined for two parents), and household income must be under the board's limit. Workforce Solutions decides eligibility, not ABC.
How long is the CCS waitlist in Ellis County?
When we checked on September 16, 2026, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas posted a current wait time of up to 36 months. That is why we encourage families to apply as early as possible. Call us and we can help you get on the list today.
How much is the CCS parent copay?
Approved families pay a parent share of cost, often called a copay. Texas says it will not exceed 7% of the family's household income. Workforce Solutions sets your exact amount based on income and family size; ABC does not set it. The scholarship covers the rest of the approved rate at a participating provider.
Will ABC really help me fill out the application?
Yes. Bring your documents to 1700 Cedar Run Road and we sit with you and do the application together, step by step, at no cost. We can't approve you or speed up a decision, but we can make sure nothing is missing. Call (972) 884-0222 to set a time.
How do I apply for CCS child care in Ellis County?
Apply online through the Texas Workforce Commission's Parent Central portal; Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas reviews applications for Ellis County. First gather proof of residency, each child's citizenship or immigration status, and 13 weeks of pay stubs for every working adult. Our staff can sit with you at the front desk while you apply.
What income qualifies for CCS in Texas?
There is no single number to memorize. The limit depends on household size, and Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas posts the current income table on its guidelines page. Limits change each year, so check the live table before you apply. Workforce Solutions, not ABC, decides whether your household qualifies.
Can I use a CCS scholarship at any daycare?
Scholarship families choose among child care providers that take part in the program with their local workforce board, and Texas Child Care Connection lets you search providers. Ask us about current CCS status at ABC Early Learning Academy before you ask your case worker to name us as your provider, so your plan is clear.
More answers on tuition, meals, and transportation are in our parent FAQ.