This is our TENTH year offering a valuable FREE four-year-old program.1

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NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!

Apply now at our center for the First Steps 4K Program upcoming 2026-2027 school year. 

 

Students attend school 220 days and have a 8 hour school day - 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Students will attend Summer School to continue to prepare them for Kindergarten! 

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This program is free for qualifying students.

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To qualify you must:

• Be 4 years old on or before September 1st, 2026

• Be eligible for Medicaid OR the free or reduced-priced lunch program

• Live in Horry County

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Ask us about the first steps siblings plus scholarships that are available!

 

For more information stop by the center or give us a call.

SPOTS fill up VERY quickly - we suggest applying as soon as possible!

 

Visit Free4Ksc.org to start your application!

Click on Coastal Kids Academy of SC as your school. 

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