Child Development Center at Woods Road

Florence 01
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
188 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Child Development Center at Woods Road, located in Florence, South Carolina, is an educational facility that functions as a specialized center for early childhood learning and development. As part of the Florence School District, the center is specifically designed to provide foundational instruction for young learners, typically focusing on preschool-aged children. Its primary mission is to offer a structured, nurturing environment that prepares students for the transition into elementary school by emphasizing social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

The center is characterized by a curriculum tailored to developmental milestones, aiming to bridge the gap between home environments and traditional K-12 schooling. By providing resources and professional guidance, the staff at the Woods Road facility works to establish a strong academic base for children in the Florence community. The location serves as a critical support system for local families, ensuring that students receive high-quality early intervention and preparatory education during their most formative years.
188
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    97 (51.6 %)
  • White
    61 (32.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    5 (2.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Florence 01
Phone: (843)799-6006
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 188
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
R.N. Beck Child Development Center
Florence 01
163 Students
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501 (1.2 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K