4K Program
2026-2027 Screening Dates
2026 Screening Dates/Fechas de proyección en 2026
March 3, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 10, 2026 March 12, 2026 March 25, 2026 March 26, 2026
4 de marzo de 2026 10 de marzo de 2026 12 de marzo de 2026 25 de marzo de 2026 26 de marzo de 2026
All screenings are held at:
Bountyland Education Campus
100 Vocational Drive, Seneca
All of the following documents must be provided during the screening:
- Legal LONG Form birth certificate
- Child’s SC DHEC immunization record
- Proof of income for both parents or child’s Medicaid card
- 2 Items that prove residency (Ex. water bill, power bill, or rental agreement)
- Legal documentation as it pertains to the child (such as custody, court, safety plans, etc.)
Learn what to expect during your child’s 4K Screening
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To qualify for free 4K programs, at least one of the following situations must apply:
- Family income is at or below the 100% below poverty level
- Child is eligible for Medicaid
- Child has documented developmental delays,
- Child has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) requiring pre-kindergarten
- Child is placed in a foster home
- Child is homeless
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State law says that “students may enter 4 year old kindergarten in the public schools of this State if they will attain the age of four on or before September first of the applicable school year.”
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Yes, it is possible to attend an SDOC 4K class on a fee-basis if the district has space available. Priority will be given to those students who are at most need but did not initially qualify for free 4K attendance.