PreK/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/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.
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:
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Child’s Birth Certificate
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Child’s IEP (if the child has one)
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Medicaid Card
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- For general questions about Pre-K/CD, call (843) 937-7914 or email ccsdprek@charlestoncountyschools.gov.

