Office of School Readiness

Floyd Creech, PhD - Administrator of School Readiness

1400 Woods Rd
(843) 673-1129
Monday - Thursday  8:00am - 4:30pm 
Friday  8:00am - 4:00pm

Is your child on the right path to Kindergarten? 

FSD1's StartSmart offers unique services for young children ages birth to age 5 that will help the Florence community ensure that all children enter school ready to learn so they will be better able to grow into productive citizens. The program has grown dramatically since it began in 2012. Over 1,000 Florence-area children currently benefit from the available services, and the goal is to enhance the life of every child from birth to age 4 by 2018.

 Find out more at http://www.theschoolfoundation.org/

4K Registration for the 2018-2019 school year

begins March 1st, 2018.  

How to Qualify:

• child must be 4 years old on or before September 1st, 2018
• live in Florence District 1
• valid medicaid card or 2017 income taxes (this is an income-based program)
• Proof of Residency (matching address on a driver's license/state issued ID, utility bill, vehicle registration or rental agreement)

What to do:

• Bring all required documents from above to The Office of School Readiness (1400 Woods Road) and fill out an application. 
• Call (843) 673-1129 with any questions.  

 **Also offering Year-Round Child Development School at the CDC at Woods Road.

     Beginning June 4, 2018 from 7:40-4:30pm daily.

Announcing Year-Round Child Development Classes

Beginning June 4, 2018

at

Woods Road Child Development Center
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC

7:40-4:30 daily

Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2018

Bus transportation provided

Call the Office of School Readiness for more information

843-673-1129

Download Flyer for Year-Round Child Development Classes

Home Visiting Services

The Parent Center
111 W. Laurel St.
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 758-6456 

Two research-based home visiting programs support parents in their roles as their children's first and most important teachers. 

 Parents as Teachers (PAT) provides home visits for expectant mothers and children from birth-3 years old. Each bi-monthly visit includes activities that support parent-child interaction. Home visitors review the specific developmental stages and help parents work through barriers that can hinder the child's development. 

www.parentsasteachers.org

 Parent Child Home Visiting Program (PCHP) provides home visits that focus on language development for 2-3 year old children through interaction with educational books and toys. In each bi-weekly visit, a home visitor demonstrates how parents can use these carefully selected materials to maximize their verbal interactions with the child.

http://www.parent-child.org/

Woods Road Child Development Center

1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
843-799-6006

Staff

Jill McMillan, Center Manager
Lisa Riley, Center Manager

Teachers

Alfred E Rush Child Development Center

1201 East Ashby Road
Quinby, SC 29506
843-758-6857

Staff

Robin Richardson, Interim Center Manager

Teachers

The Benefits of Play

Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them. Play allows children to create and explore a world they can master, conquering their fears while practicing adult roles, sometimes in conjunction with other children or adult caregivers.

Would you be interested in being a part of a group of moms and children, ages NEWBORN TO 3 that play together?

If you are interested in attending:

Please call Susan Knight at 843-758-6872 or email susan.knight@fsd1.org,

We look forward to hearing from you!