With over 40 years of experience

Carolina Academy CDC, LLC is a reliable, established business in the childhood and education industry. We welcome children and their families with an inviting atmosphere – you and your children will feel right at home the second you walk into our building.

Patti Whisenant

is the owner and operator of Carolina Academy CDC. A graduate of Winthrop University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Patti was born and raised in the Rock Hill/Fort Mill, SC area. She taught in the Fort Mill School District for several years until becoming a stay-at-home mom to her four children. Patti’s love for children led her to establish a preschool for the Rock Hill and surrounding communities with the goal to help make a positive difference in lives of young children.

Patti Whisenant

is the owner and operator of Carolina Academy CDC. A graduate of Winthrop University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Patti was born and raised in the Rock Hill/Fort Mill, SC area. She taught in the Fort Mill School District for several years until becoming a stay-at-home mom to her four children. Patti’s love for children led her to establish a preschool for the Rock Hill and surrounding communities with the goal to help make a positive difference in lives of young children.

Patti Whisenant

is the owner and operator of Carolina Academy CDC. A graduate of Winthrop University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Patti was born and raised in the Rock Hill/Fort Mill, SC area. She taught in the Fort Mill School District for several years until becoming a stay-at-home mom to her four children. Patti’s love for children led her to establish a preschool for the Rock Hill and surrounding communities with the goal to help make a positive difference in lives of young children.

Our Team

Catherine Wells

Director

  • Associate’s in Applied Science
  • Major in Early Care and Education
  • SC Director Credential (Level 3)
  • 8 years’ experience in the child care industry

Courtney Smith

Co-Director

  • Associates in Applied Science
  • Major in Early Care and Education
  • SC Director Credential (Level 3)
  • 7 years experience in child care industry

Chelsea Ballard

Curriculum Coordinator

  • Certificate in Early Childhood Education
  • 10 years experience in the child care industry

Hours

Call us today

to schedule a tour of our facility and learn how we can help your children reach their full potential.

 (803) 366-3016