Children's Discovery Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Raleigh, NC
5511 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The largest preschool in Raleigh
Children's Discovery Center is an early childhood program in Raleigh, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 20 students and around 10 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 43% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 172 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 2.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 8 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 77% of preschool programs in North Carolina.
- Compared with 31 preschool programs in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Children's Discovery Center whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Children's Discovery Center
What grades does Children's Discovery Center serve?
Children's Discovery Center serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Children's Discovery Center?
About 20 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Children's Discovery Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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