Discovery Place CDC

Our Teachers

Karen Johnson, M.Ed. director/owner Karen graduated from the University of Missouri Saint Louis with an M.Ed. in 1997. She is also a certified Red Cross trainer for Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED. Karen worked at Childgarden School and at the YWCA Headstart program as a lead teacher in the early 1990s. She was also a teacher aid in the Normandy School District. For 33 years, Karen has worked as a child welfare social service worker/supervisor, assisting countless children and families. Shifing gears now, she has a strong desire to offer exceptional learning experiences for preschoolers by offering a center of her own where little ones can learn and grow.

Philosophy

Discovery Place Child Development Center is born of a desire to offer exceptional learning experiences to families with preschoolers in the Saint Louis area. Our mission, “Preparing little minds for bright futures, one discovery at a time” summarizes the belief that the spirit of adventure, exploration and discovery are the foundations for future trailblazers. Our goal is to provide daily experiences for little ones to enjoy their “Aha” moments.

Location

Discovery Place is located in Overland, MO (mid St. Louis County) on a quiet street in a single family home. We are minutes from St. Charles Rock Road and I-170 with access to bus lines and highways, Parkview branch library and local parks.

About our program

At Discovery Place CDC in Overland, children flourish in a dynamic learning environment that sparks curiosity and nurtures growth. Our engaging curriculum encourages creativity, teamwork, and independence. Through exciting extracurricular activities like music, arts, and world languages, children have the opportunity to explore their passions. With a focus on innovative learning experiences, our program equips children with a well-rounded education.

Admissions

Join the Discovery Place CDC community in three easy steps:

1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our program

Come see what makes Discovery Place CDC unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you’re interested in enrolling, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll. If this option if not available, you can message the program director. Please do not apply to enroll until you have set up a tour and visited the program.