Discovery At a Glance

  • FOUNDING:​ ​​2010 by Dr. Alejandra Livas- Dlott and Michael Dlott​

  • LOCATION: 11000 Lake Grove Boulevard in Morrisville, NC and are just over the border from Cary, NC.
 
  • EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY: 
    • Project-Based Learning
    • Constructivism/Social Constructivism
 
  • CAMPUS
    • ​7  spacious and bright classrooms
    • Outdoor play structure
    • Outdoor picnic area and sand and water table
 
  • AGES SERVED: 2 to 6 years old.

  • HOURS:
    • Half Day Classes Operate Between 8:50 AM and 12:20 PM
    • School Day Classes Operate Between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM with options for after care until 5:00 PM
 
  • CLASS RATIOS:
    • Young Preschool -  5 Students to 1 Teacher
    • Preschool -  8 Students to 1 Teacher
    • Pre-K, TK, and Kindergarten - 10 Students to 1 Teacher 
 
  • CLASS SIZE:​
    • Young Preschool - 10 (Class is currently capped at 6 due to COVID safety measures)
    • Preschool - 16 (Currently capped at 10)
    • Pre-K, TK, and Kindergarten - 20 (Currently capped at 10) 
 
  • CAPACITY: 120 Students
 
  • DEMOGRAPHICS: We served children from Morrisville, Cary, Apex, Durham and Raleigh
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  • PROGRAMS: 
    • ​Young Preschool (children 2 by August 31st)
    • Preschool (children 3 by August 31st)
    • Pre-k (children 4 by August 31st)
    • Transitional Kindergarten (TK) (children 5 by November 30th)
    • Kindergarten (5 by August 31st)
    • Virtual Preschool and Virtual Pre-K/TK
 
  • WHERE DO MOST OF OUR GRADUATES GO TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Top 3 Last Year)
    • ​Carpenter Elementary School - Cary, NC
    • Morrisville Elementary School - Morrisville, NC
    • Green Hope Elementary School - Cary, NC
 
  • SPECIAL FEATURES AND AWARDS: 
    • ​Project-Based Learning
    • Daily Spanish
    • Parent Workshops
    • Nationally Accredited
    • 3 Time Winner of Best Preschool in Raleigh by Expertise
    • Top 100 Ranked Education Podcast by iTunes, Preschool and Beyond
 
  • FACULTY - 16
 
  • ACCREDITATION: Cognia, North Carolina Nonpublic School

What is the story behind the discovery logo?

The image was created for Discovery Child Development Center by graphic designer, Paul Walsh. The image represents the Vygotskian idea of learning through interactions with others. In the image, the larger bird is playing the role of the mentor providing just enough scaffolding to help guide the smaller bird through the zone of proximal development to learn a new concept or skill.

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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.
Serving Cary and Morrisville, NC
​Since 2010

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Discovery Child Development Center
11000 Lake Grove Blvd.
Morrisville, NC 27560
919-234-0735
email: discoverycdcenter@gmail.com