Infant Daycare in Ennis, TX: a Calm Room That Follows Your Baby's Routine
ABC Early Learning Academy offers infant daycare in Ennis, TX for babies 6 weeks to 12 months, open 6 AM to 7 PM weekdays. Our infant room keeps a 1:4 teacher ratio, follows your baby's own feeding and nap schedule, and has a private nursing space for breastfeeding mothers.
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What does a day in the infant room look like?
Infants don't run on a group schedule, so their day follows a gentle rhythm built around each baby's own needs.
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Morning Room, 6:00 to 8:00 AM
Early arrivals start the day together in a calm, cozy room before moving to the infant classroom.
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Your baby's own routine
Bottles and naps follow the feeding schedule and sleep log you give us at enrollment, not a clock on the wall.
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Stories, songs, and sensory play
Books, music, colors, shapes, and textures, with plenty of floor time to reach, roll, and explore.
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Outdoor time
At least two supervised outdoor sessions a day, weather permitting.
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Bottles from home, meals from our kitchen
You send formula or breast milk; breakfast, hot lunch, and afternoon snack are cooked on-site in our own kitchen and included in tuition.
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Quiet time and pickup by 7:00 PM
Calm play and cuddles wind the day down until you arrive.
What is the infant ratio?
| Infants (0 – 12 months) | 1:4 |
We meet or exceed the Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards. Parents are always welcome to visit the classroom after checking in at the front office.
How much is infant care?
Infants (6 weeks – 12 months): $200 per week when paid on Monday ($235 published rate).
One-time $150 enrollment fee. Refer a new student and get 50% off your first week. CCS enrollment help is available; ask us about current CCS status.
What should I pack for infant care?
Label every item with your baby's name and restock the cubby before supplies run out.
- Diapers (at least 6 per day), wipes, and diaper cream
- Bottles labeled with your baby's name and the date
- Enough formula or breast milk for the whole day
- Bibs and burp cloths
- Zip-up sleeper sack for naps (optional; separate-leg sleep sacks and swaddles are not allowed)
- 3 extra clothing sets, labeled, in a bag
- Outdoor gear for the season
- Any medication in its original packaging, labeled with your baby's name
Care that fits nursing families
Breastfeeding mothers have a comfortable, private space with a seat, so you can nurse during the day or drop off breast milk. At enrollment you'll share an infant sleep log and feeding schedule so teachers follow your baby's routine from day one.
Every teacher passes a background check and completes the annual training Texas HHSC requires, including CPR and first aid, health and safety, and child development.
Why choose our Infant Daycare in Ennis, TX?
Going back to work after a new baby is hard enough without racing a closing time. Many Ennis parents drive I-45 or US 287 to jobs in Dallas, Waxahachie, or beyond, so our doors open at 6:00 AM and we stay open until 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. We are the only child care center in Ennis open past 6:30 PM, which means a slow drive home doesn't turn into a panic. Why we're open until 7 PM.
Our 16,550-square-foot building sits on 2.7 fenced acres at 1700 Cedar Run Road, close to US 287. Breakfast, hot lunch, and afternoon snack for older children come from our own kitchen, and your baby's bottles follow the feeding plan you give us.
What happens in your baby's first week?
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Tour and meet the teacher
Visit on a weekday between 9:30 AM and noon or 2:00 and 4:00 PM. Hold your baby while you see the infant room, the nursing space, and the cribs.
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Share your baby's routine
Along with the enrollment forms, you'll give us an infant sleep log and a formula feeding schedule, so teachers start from your baby's rhythm, not a group clock.
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Hold the spot
A one-time enrollment fee and your first week's tuition confirm the start date. Refer a new student and that first week is 50% off.
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Start on a Monday
Start dates fall on a Monday so your baby begins a full week and is enrolled in our food program from day one.
Infant rooms fill quickly. Joining the waiting list is free; when a spot opens you have 24 hours to accept it, and if we can't reach you within 72 hours of our first try, the spot goes to the next family.
How do you keep babies safe?
- • Secure entry at the front door, and every visiting adult signs in and wears a visible badge
- • Children are signed in and out every day; a valid photo ID is required, and only adults on your pick-up list can take your child
- • Cameras monitor key areas, including entrances, hallways, and common spaces
- • Every teacher and assistant passes a background check and completes the annual training Texas HHSC requires, including CPR, first aid, and health and safety
- • Regular fire, severe weather, and lockdown drills
If your baby runs a fever of 101°F or higher, we call you right away. Pickup is required within 30 minutes, so keep a backup person on your authorized list, and your baby can return after 24 hours fever-free without medication.
How will I know how my baby's day went?
Talk with your baby's teacher at drop-off and pickup, and stay in the loop with:
- • A parent board by the front door with reminders and announcements
- • A monthly calendar and a weekly curriculum overview so you know what your child is learning
- • Photos and updates on our Facebook page
- • Emergency and weather closure alerts by text, email, phone call, and social media
- • An open door: parents are welcome to visit the classroom anytime after checking in at the front office
Questions parents ask about infant care
What is the infant-to-teacher ratio at ABC Early Learning Academy?
Our infant room for babies 6 weeks to 12 months keeps one teacher for every four infants, a 1:4 ratio. That meets the Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, and we aim to exceed them. Every teacher passes a background check and completes at least 30 training hours a year.
Can I breastfeed or bring breast milk for my baby?
Yes. ABC Early Learning Academy in Ennis offers breastfeeding mothers a comfortable, private space with a seat, so you can nurse during the day or drop off breast milk. Send enough breast milk or formula for the whole day, in bottles labeled with your baby's name and the date.
What should I pack for my baby's first day of infant care?
Pack at least six diapers per day, wipes, diaper cream, labeled bottles, a full day of formula or breast milk, bibs, burp cloths, and three labeled changes of clothes. A zip-up sleeper sack is optional, but swaddles and separate-leg sleep sacks are not allowed. Label everything with your baby's name.
How young can my baby start infant daycare in Ennis?
ABC Early Learning Academy accepts babies from 6 weeks old. Infant spots fill fast, so tour and join the free waiting list early, even before your baby arrives. When a spot opens you have 24 hours to accept it, and start dates are always on a Monday.
Can ABC help with a CCS scholarship for infant care?
Yes, enrollment help is available. Texas CCS child care scholarships cover children from birth; ask us about current CCS status. Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas decides eligibility and your copay, and its posted wait time was up to 36 months in September 2026, so apply as early as you can. We help you apply.
How much does infant daycare cost in Ennis, TX?
Infant care at ABC Early Learning Academy is $200 a week when paid on Monday, $220 when paid Tuesday through Thursday, or $235 at the published Friday rate. Hot breakfast, lunch, and snack are included. There is a one-time $150 enrollment fee, and referring a new student gets you 50% off your first week.
What are the hours for infant care?
Infant care runs the full center day, Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Early arrivals start in the calm Morning Room from 6:00 to 8:00 AM, then move to the infant classroom, and you can pick up any time before 7:00 PM. Pickups after 7:00 PM carry a late fee.
Is 6 weeks old too young for daycare?
Many parents go back to work when their baby is about six weeks old, and 6 weeks is the youngest age we accept. What matters most is a calm room, a low ratio, and a routine built around your baby. Our infant room keeps a 1:4 ratio, follows your feeding and sleep schedule, and has a private nursing space.
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