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Kids First Child Development Center

153 Fosters Grove Rd
Chesnee, SC 29323

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Tel: (864) 814-5333

www.scfirststeps.org

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Kids First Child Development Center in Chesnee, SC serves 117 students from pre–kindergarten through fourth grade in a rural, nonsectarian early childhood setting.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 16 teachers supporting its co–ed program.

Approximately 15% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.

The program offers early childhood and elementary education from PK to grade 4, supporting families seeking rural South Carolina private schooling options.

Located near several other private early learning centers, Kids First serves families in the Chesnee area with an emphasis on small group instruction.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 117 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Student Body

Total Students

117 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Kids First Child Development Center?

The application deadline for Kids First Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 117 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,048 for elementary schools and $10,237 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).