District News: 4k Child Development Classes

Richland two announces new application process
for 4k child development classes

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland Two Center for Child Development will hold five community meetings to help parents with the application process for 4K Child Development Classes. All of the following meetings begin at 6 p.m.:

·         Jan. 25, 2016, at Rice Creek Elementary

·         Jan. 26, 2016, at Bridge Creek Elementary

·         Jan. 28, 2016 at Richland Two Conference Center at Columbia Place Mall

·         Feb. 1, 2016 at Conder Elementary

·         Feb. 4, 2016 at Killian Elementary

To begin the application process for a child who will be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2016, the parent should attend one of the meetings listed above. The parent must bring to the meeting the child’s long-form birth certificate and immunization certificate; three proofs of residence (such as utility bill, lease/mortgage, phone bill, etc.); and proof of income (last two pay stubs or W2). Applications can be completed and turned in at the meeting or submitted by Feb. 26, 2016. During the meetings, parents also will schedule a screening appointment for their child with a child development teacher.

Richland Two offers free 4K Child Development Classes to students who qualify based on developmental readiness, free- or reduced-price meal status or other risk factors. Child development classes are held at the Center for Child Development, previously known as Clemson Road Child Development, located at 2621-A Clemson Road on the campus of Killian Elementary School, as well as at all elementary schools throughout the district. Students attend their zoned elementary school. Bus transportation may be provided to the zoned school if there are available spaces on school buses.

For more information please visit the district’s website at www.richland2.org or contact Debbie Brady or Quinne Evans at 803-699-2536.