Important Dates
Parents are encouraged to apply early.
This timeline provides the dates, deadlines, and events related to the application process for the 2025-2026 school year:
- January 14, 2025 - Online and paper application process opens
- January 25, 2025 - Choice Fair (more information coming soon)
- February - 2025 - DIAL 4 screenings begin-you will be prompted to schedule a screening on the online application.
Application Assistance Dates
- February 11, 2025 In-Person - 5:00 - 6:30pm
- Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies, 1088 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, 29405
- West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies, 4066 West Wildcat Blvd. Charleston, 29414
- June 6, 2025 (Round 1) Qualification/waitlist notifications will be sent by this date.
- August 1, 2025 (Round 2) - Qualification/waitlist notifications will be sent by this date.
Please visit the School Choice website for information on these programs.
Contact Us
For general questions about Pre-K/Child Development, call 843-937-7914 or email ccsdprek@charleston.k12.sc.us