Unlock educational opportunities with Maryland Scholarships, designed to support families in accessing quality early childhood education. These scholarships can help make our preschool programs more affordable, ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
More information:
To apply for a full 52-week Scholarship, a family must submit the following to CCS Central 2 within 15 days of approval for a fast-track application:
- The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) application (link is external)
- Video: How to complete the CCS Application (link is external)
- Family Resource Specialist if you need help with completing the CCS Application (link is external)
earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org
Step 3: Your fast track application will be processed within three (3) business days by CCS Central 2.
Step 4: If you are eligible, a temporary, 60-day Scholarship will be issued to assist with the cost of child care while we process your full application. We will ask for additional information and documentation to see if you are eligible for a 52-week Scholarship. If you provide the additional information and documentation within 15 days of submitting your fast track application, we will let you know if you are eligible for a 52-week Scholarship before your temporary Scholarship expires.