Find Preschool Options Near You!
\r\nFind the preschools that offer programs for which your child is eligible. Simply enter your address to find a center located near you.
\r\n![]() | \r\n Length of Day | \r\nHalf Day and Full Day | \r\n
![]() | \r\n Length of Year | \r\nSchool Year | \r\n
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![]() | \r\n Curriculum | \r\n![]() | \r\n
![]() | \r\n Cost | \r\nFree | \r\n
![]() | \r\n Location | \r\nPublic Schools | \r\n
\r\n Full day 4K program for children based on income, Medicaid eligibility, other factors, and/or developmental readiness.\r\n Local school districts offer many options for public school 4K, and eligibility is based on income, Medicaid eligibility, developmental readiness, and other factors \r\n based on each district’s PreK offerings.\r\n
\r\n\r\n Classrooms may be in public elementary schools or public early childhood development centers, and may be full or half-day. \r\n The goal is to provide children and their families with quality preschool experiences.\r\n These programs may be funded by a variety of state and federal sources, depending on school districts, such as CERDEP, EIA, Title 1, or other sources. \r\n Most 4K classrooms in SC are from SC Department of Education CERDEP funding, which is a full day 4K program.\r\n
\r\n\r\n Public schools provide free transportation.\r\n
\r\n\r\n SCDE approved preschool curriculum is implemented in classrooms. SCDE approved curriculums are the following: Creative Curriculum, Big Day in Pre-K, World of Wonders, High Scope, Investigators and Montessori.\r\n
\r\n\r\n Free\r\n
\r\n\r\n Students must be 4 years old by September 1, family income (185% poverty), Medicaid eligibility or shows delays in developmental readiness.\r\n
\r\n\r\n Students must be 4 years old by September 1, shows delays in developmental readiness, and/or meet at-risk factor as determined by local school districts.\r\n
\r\n1429 Senate Street
\r\n Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-734-8500
\r\n\r\n “I have had only positive experiences with both staff and services. It is a great opportunity for the children to become prepared for kindergarten.”\r\n
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