Best childcare facility in Charleston. Yes, there is a terribly long wait list but I do not see one bit how that correlates with "running a business inefficiently". In fact, I feel like it is quite the opposite. They have long wait lists because parents are happy and there is very little parent/child turnover here. I, personally, have two children here. One is an infant, and has been here since she was 8 weeks old. The other is 2.5 years old and he has been here since 9 months. And, Yes...we waited over 14 months to get our son into this school - and we had other options! It was worth the wait, in my opinion. The level of cleanliness is unheard of. The staff is absolutely incredible and I have loved EVERY single teacher that has been with both of my children. My children eat well and I never have to pack a lunch - because there is a chef at the school every day! The director runs a tight ship and is incredibly professional. She will do whatever she needs to do in order to ensure that you are your family are happy with the care that is provided to your child. Just another FYI, while we were on the wait list for 14 months, I called almost weekly and was ALWAYS greeted with kindness and empathy despite my impatience! Just not quite sure why it is seen as a negative business practice thing to have a wait list??? Thank you to all the teachers and staff at CDC who take the absolute best care of my children! read more

I could not have ever asked for more in a child care center for my 2 children. Children's Discovery Center is exceptional in so many ways. Over the past 6 years, my children have been attending and have grown up knowing what it is to love their school, teachers, and friends. The have found a fundamental love for exploring and learning. I did start on the waitlist (starting at 4mo pregnant with my first)... It did take time and I went to 2 other child care groups ahead of getting the call to join CDC @Venning. Those other centers had crazy high turn over (teachers and directors). They also were not nearly as clean or well run. The waitlist at CDC, in large part, is because so many families want to stay and siblings naturally get preference on the list. Switching to CDC when we were able was the best decision for us!! Family turn over aside, in my (almost) 6 years with CDC, there's been minimal staff turnover as well. In many cases, my son (almost 3 years younger) has had the same teachers as his big sister. The low turnover of staff shows clearly that leadership cares as much for its teachers as it does for the children... this speaks volumes for me! The staff and leadership have been true partners to me as a parent and I'm forever grateful to CDC! read more

I find the lengthly waiting list to be a huge endorsement in favor of Children's Discovery Center. The reason for the wait is there is little to no parent/child turnover, keeping the classes at every age full. We waited a long time to get a part time spot for our 18 month old and then waited an additional year for a full time spot to come available. Even with my constant inquiry's about when that might happen, the director gladly and professionally answered my questions. The administrative staff and teachers have always been polite and friendly, often going out of their way to greet and care for us. As for the comment about not accepting anyone for the infant application.... if the wait is more than two years then the child wouldn't be an infant anymore. Doesn't seem fair to take someones application fee needing infant care knowing that they wouldn't be able to accommodate. A friend of mine recently got on the waiting list despite this wait with the understanding she'd be waiting for a 3 year old spot as her now infant wouldn't have any movement on the list until then. She was willing to wait after hearing about our more than pleasant experience as well as many others! read more

Our families experience at CDC Venning Road has exceeded all expectations. All three of my children have attended this school since they were babies. The level of care, support, and learning that takes place at this school (even during COVID times) is above and beyond. The communication between staff and parents was always clear, concise, and prompt. All of the teachers, staff, Asst. Director, and Director knew all of my children's names, and they are genuinely interested in teaching and caring for each individual child . I always knew they were loved, safe, and cared for when I dropped them off. They were also more than ready for Kindergarten and absolutely loved going to school every day. If you are looking for a place that treats your children like their own then this is it! read more

We love CDC! I have 3 girls who all spent time at the Venning location and loved every second. The teachers are incredibly caring and form such special bonds with the kids. My oldest is now in kindergarten and she was so well prepared academically. Ms. Katie and Ms. Stacey go above and beyond in every interaction and have created such a special place for kids to grow and learn. Chef Cindy is amazing and I am grateful for the variety of healthy food they serve. I also appreciate how clean the building is and how diligent they are with COVID precautions. We did a lot of shopping around when making decision with first child and CDC far surpasses the competition! read more

Children's Discovery Center has been our home away from home for the past three years and we couldn't ask for a better place to help raise our two boys! They love the activities, classmates, lessons, play centers, etc. but most importantly, they truly love the teachers and staff and feel right at home with their second family! Selecting a daycare is one of the most important decisions you make as a parent, so my husband and I toured seven Mt. Pleasant daycares and Children's Discovery Center was the only location that checked every box and exceeded all our expectations! read more

I absolutely love Children's Discovery Center, and I feel so lucky to have both of my children there. All of the teachers make me feel like they love my kids like their own. It is so comforting to know that my boys spend their days with these wonderful people. My kids learn so much and have a lot of fun. The facility is impressive, and all of the staff members are professional and well trained. I am constantly amazed by how organized and well run it is! I highly recommend CDC. I wouldn't have my kids anywhere else! read more