Welcome to Discovery Child Development Center - A Project-Based Preschool

Discovery Child Development Center is a project-based preschool and kindergarten for children 2 and up in NW Cary/Morrisville, NC. At our school, children discover their world and prepare for their future within a safe, nurturing and engaging environment.
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We have expanded our class offerings. Our school options include:
* Half-day preschool and pre-k classes for ages 2 and up
* Transitional K/Kindergarten for students 5 by November 30th 
* Lunch bunch option available for preschool and pre-k classes
* School day (9 am to 3 pm) class for preschool, pre-k and
   transitional-k/kindergarten
* After care until 5 pm for our school day classes

new options for 2020-2021- families may choose from onsite or our remote learning academy

Tour Our Preschool

If you would like to schedule a tour of our school in Morrisville/Cary, North Carolina, please click below.
What makes us unique?
  • Our approach to preschool and kindergarten education is child centered, project based and developmentally appropriate.
  • Daily Spanish instruction. 
  • Low student-to-teacher ratios.
  • Spacious, bright classrooms.
  • Experienced, degreed teachers. 
  • We incorporate STEAM into our curriculum. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. STEAM education has been identified as a critical component in developing student critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration skills.
  • We have a psychology consultant on staff who offers free parent workshops for enrolled families about parenting and supporting children's healthy social and emotional development.
What does research show?
  • A child-centered approach to preschool education creates children who are more eager and intrinsically motivated to learn.
  • Children from child-centered preschool classrooms show great mastery in reading, language and mathematical skills.

We encourage parents to read more about our philosophy here. 

Discovery Child Development Center Programs
What are the different types of preschool programs?
  • We have four different half-day classes: a young preschool class for children 2 and up, a preschool class for children 3 and up, pre-k class for children 4 and up, and a transitional-k class for children 5 by November 30th.
  • We have three different full-day classes (9am-3pm with after care option): preschool for children 3 and up, pre-k for children 4 and up and transitional-k/kindergarten for children 5 by November 30th. 
  • We offer after care to 5pm for our school-day classes.
  • We offer summer programs for children 3 and up. 

Please review our "tabs" above to learn more about these programs.
To learn more about Discovery Tech offering technology summer camps for elementary school children. Courses include movie making, robotics, lego stop motion, video game design, and digital arts. ​Learn more about Discovery Tech Summer Camps.
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 Discovery is a fully accredited school through SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)  CASI (Council on Accreditation and School Improvement), an accreditation division of AdvancED. In order to earn this nationally-recognized accreditation, schools must meet the organization's high standards, be evaluated by a team of professional from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school improvement.
"Through others, we become ourselves."           
--L. S. Vygotsky, The History of the Development of Higher Mental Functions

Welcome to Discovery Child Development center website, we are located in NOrthwest Cary / Morrisville NC. We are currently offering pre-school programs in Morrisville ages 3-5, summer programs in Cary and Morrisville, preschool cary nc, preschool in cary, we are also offering computer and technology camps. Four different half-day classes are provided for childrens ages 3 to 5, two school-day classes, including a pre-k class for children 4 and up and a transitional-k class for children 5 years of age by October 31st. Our staff also contains a psychology consultant who offers free parent workshop for enrolled families about parenting and supporting children's healthy social and emotional development. We are now offering 3d printing camps, virtual preschool, virtual pre-k, in Morrisville and Cary. Private Kindergarten for Cary and Morrisville are now being offered.


Our Purpose
Discovery Child Development, promotes the growth of student intellectual , social and emotional development in a supportive and safe learning environment. Our project-based curriculum provides the foundation for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. We utilize evidence-based practices to create enthusiastic and motivated learners and work collaboratively with parents to nurture the whole child. Together we work to build children's positive sense of self, enthusiasm for learning and respect for others and their community.
Discovery Child Development Center
11000 Lake Grove Blvd.
Morrisville, NC 27560
919-234-0735
email: discoverycdcenter@gmail.com