Located in Southwest Raleigh, NC, Children's Discovery Center is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 203 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a city setting.
The school employs 3 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 68:1.
Children of color represent 15.4% of the total student body, reflecting aspects of demographic diversity.
Children's Discovery Center operates without association membership and serves a co–educational student population in a large city community.
Nearby Raleigh private schools offering similar grade spans have student–teacher ratios ranging from 5:1 to 80:1, placing this center toward the higher end of that scale.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
203 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children's Discovery Center?
The application deadline for Children's Discovery Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Children's Discovery Center located?
Children's Discovery Center is located in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 8 other private schools located in Southwest Raleigh.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Children's Discovery Center is Adventist Christian Academy Of Raleigh (0.4 miles away)
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