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STATE-FUNDED AND TUITION-BASED GENERAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Parents or guardians of children who are zoned for a Lexington School District One elementary school and are four years old on or before September 1, 2022 may apply to a general education 4-K program. If accepted into a state-funded preschool program, students do not always attend the same school for which they are zoned. However, we try to place students as close to their attendance area as possible. For example, you may be zoned for Meadow Glen Elementary, but your child may attend a state-funded preschool program at Oak Grove Elementary for 4-K only.
All programs are full day.
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All 4K programs currently have a waiting list for 2022-2023. We will continue to accept applications to be placed on the waiting list. You will be contacted using the email address you provide if a space becomes available.
To apply for state-funded 4K for the 2022-2023 school year:
Click here for an English application
Click here for a Spanish applicationTo apply for tuition-based 4K for the 2022-2023 school year:
Click here for an English application
Click here for a Spanish applicationPlease only apply for one program.
Special Education Preschool Programs
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The district also offers special education programs for preschool-aged children with certain academic, developmental, speech, and/or physical needs.
If you have concerns about your child's attention, speech, language, thinking skills, play skills, and/or behavior, you can call 803-821-1101 to make an appointment for a developmental screening. A developmental screening is a brief, family-friendly process that helps parents get answers to questions and concerns about their child's overall development and helps them access resources, services, and strategies that are available to support their child.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING A LEXINGTON DISTRICT ONE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM?
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Certified Teacher
Certified early childhood teachers lead all Lexington One preschool classes. An instructional assistant also works in each classroom. Our teachers participate in high-quality professional development to learn the best practices in early childhood education.
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Play-based Curriculum That Complements 5-year-old Kindergarten
Play is an important part of the preschool day. Our classes combine play with instruction to prepare students for life and school. We use play to facilitate many areas of learning, including language development and social and emotional skills. Our programs use similar instructional methods that are used in kindergarten classes in Lexington District One to promote a smooth transition to kindergarten.
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Instruction Aligned with the State Standards
Our teachers follow the South Carolina standards for preschool to ensure equity across preschool programs. These standards help to ensure all South Carolina preschool children build the foundational skills they need to be successful in school.
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School Environment
Since our preschool programs are located in elementary schools, children become familiar with the school environment that they likely will experience in kindergarten and beyond.