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Pre-K/CD Application

Pre-K / Child Development (CD) Application
 
The CCSD Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K)/Child Development (CD) application process is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. It opened on January 7th, 2026. 
 
CLICK HERE to view the CCSD information page and to access the application.
 
About Pre-K/CD 
  • CCSD offers (limited) Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K)/Child Development (CD) programs for students who reside in Charleston County and will be four years old by September 1st.
  • When applying for CCSD Pre-K program, it is for the child’s zoned school.  
  • The program is designed to develop skills necessary for success in Kindergarten.
  • Pre-K/CD is a full-day program. The schedule for Whitesides' Pre-K/CD program is 7:25 am to 2:25 pm. 
  • Kalediscope (after school program) is not available for CD students. 

Application 

  • Application Link
  • The first round of qualification /waitlist notifications will happen by May 15, 2026. 
  • The second round of qualification / waitlist notifications will happen by July 15, 2026. 
  • The following documents will need to be uploaded with the online application: 

      • Child’s Birth Certificate

      • Child’s IEP (if the child has one) 

      • Medicaid Card

CLICK HERE to access CCSD's Pre-K/CD webpage for additional information, important dates, FAQ's, etc. 

For general questions about Pre-K/CD, call (843) 937-7914 or email ccsdprek@charlestoncountyschools.gov.  
 
For information and questions specific to Whitesides, please contact Stacey Newton at (843) 849-2838 or stacey_newton@charleston.k12.sc.us.

 
 
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