Children's Discovery Center, a premier early care and education provider, respects the child, encourages learning through exploration, and supports the family within a creative, nurturing environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Where education begins with discovery
Student-Teacher Ratio:
- Infants: 1:4
- Pre Tod: 1:5
- Toddler: 1:6
- Preschool: 1:10
- Pre K: 1:11
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children's Discovery Center - Venning Road?
The application deadline for Children's Discovery Center - Venning Road is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Children's Discovery Center - Venning Road is Trident Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Palmetto Christian Academy (2.0 miles away)
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Trident Academy ![Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.]( "Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.")
Special Education School
1455 Wakendaw Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
(Catholic)
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 298 students Tuition listed
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
2.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Trident Academy ![Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.]( "Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.")
Special Education School
1455 Wakendaw Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
2.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
363 Seven Farms Dr
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
5.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harvest Time International Academy
(Christian)
227 Huger St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
6.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Trident Academy ![Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.]( "Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.")
Special Education School
1455 Wakendaw Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
(Catholic)
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 298 students Tuition listed
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
2.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
(Catholic)
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 298 students Tuition listed
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew's Day School
Daycare / Preschool
440 Whilden St
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 284-4356
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 284-4356
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 170 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Angel Oak Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6134 Chisolm Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
8713.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
St. Johns High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1518 Main Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6200
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6200
8713.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Haut Gap Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Bohicket Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
8714.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3464 River Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
8714.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Sanders Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1529
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1529
8715 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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