Local 4K Program rewards graduates
2022-2023 graduates from True Saints Christian Daycare and Academy: Adalynn Deese, Kingston Stevenson, Rah’miz Boyd, Amarra Page, Karson Hawkins and Jade’Ann Hoilett. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
By Sheila Davis Joint
Dressed in their miniature caps and gowns, four and five year old students attending True Saints Christian Daycare and Academy 4-K program, received their diplomas last week.
Many of the children attended True Saints since they were infants. From that age group they transitioned to 2-K, 3-K, and 4K.
Now that they have graduated, the students are prepared to enter school in the 5-k program in the fall.
In order to attend the free 4-K program, children must be four years old or four years old by September 1, 2023. Their families must also meet income guidelines; which are the same or similar to State and Government funding guidelines.
According to owner Dianne Rogers, True Saints has 20 slots available for students who qualify for the free 4-K program.
“The State is funding a special incentive for parents to allow their children to attend our 4-K program at True Saints Christian Daycare and Academy,” Rogers stated.
First Steps has an incentive program for students who are enrolled in 4-K at True Saints Christian Day Care and Academy, located at 428 Poole Street in Hartsville. If they have siblings between the ages of 6 weeks old to 12 years old, their application fee of $100.00 per week will be waived. The school buses will drop off school aged children after school.
4-K hours of operation are 6:00am -2:30 pm, however they may stay until 5:30 pm, at no extra fee.
True Saints is also doing their part to promote this free program for parents who live in the Pee Dee and surrounding areas.
They will be hosting a Free 4-K Kick-Off Celebration for the 2023-2024 School year.
The event will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 739 South Fifth Street, Hartsville; (Mary’s Bridal Shop Parking Lot) from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Free food and drinks will be served to families who enroll their children. For those who cannot attend, they can also enroll their child/children by visiting www.Free4KSC.ORG, and requesting their child attend True Saints Christian Daycare and Academy.
The Center will also be taking applications for teachers in the infant room, 2-K, 3-K, and After school program.
No experience is necessary. On the job training is provided.
Qualifications: • 18 years old or older, • High School Diploma or GED, • Able or pass SLED background check, 4) Submit to fingerprint screening.
For more information contact Dianne Rogers at 843-857-9944.