Central Child Development Center

York 03
414 East Black Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
216 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Central Child Development Center, located on East Black Street in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Rock Hill Schools district. The center is primarily dedicated to providing early childhood education and developmental support services. It is specifically known for housing programs such as the district’s 4K (four-year-old kindergarten) initiatives and specialized preschool services designed to prepare young children for academic success through structured, age-appropriate learning environments.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the center emphasizes a supportive foundation for early learners, focusing on social-emotional development, foundational literacy, and school readiness. By functioning as a dedicated hub for early childhood education, the Central Child Development Center plays a key role in the district’s mission to provide equitable learning opportunities for students before they transition into the K-12 elementary school system.
216
Total Students
12.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    98 (45.4 %)
  • White
    58 (26.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (17.1 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (7.4 %)
  • Asian
    7 (3.2 %)
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: York 03
Phone: (803)980-2060
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 216
Gender Ratio