Kids First Child Development Center in Chesnee, SC serves 117 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through fourth grade in a rural, nonsectarian early childhood setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with 16 teachers supporting its co鈥揺d 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
Religious Affiliation
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.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kids First Child Development Center is Spartanburg Day School (5.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Springs Christian Day School (3.4 miles away)
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Springs Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3600 Boiling Springs Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2148
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2148
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Baptist)
650 Battleground Rd
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 463-8888
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 463-8888
5.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 185 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8740 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Umc Of The Covenant Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9020 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8459
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8459
6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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