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).
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