Programs Children's Discovery Center provides the opportunity for your child to discover the world in his or her unique way. With programs based on the world-renowned Reggio Emilia approach to learning, your child's unique interests and abilities are nurtured and developed. The single most important element of the Reggio Emilia approach is the image of the child as strong, powerful, and capable. This thought permeates every level of the learning process and every program offered at CDC.