Clayton Early Learning

10/05/2026

We had a little extra fun around Clayton for Count Day! Our team and families embraced our animal-themed spirit, bringing plenty of energy, creativity, and smiles to an important day for our school community. Every cub counts!

10/02/2026

Ghost tours are coming to Clayton this October. Join us for Clayton After Dark on October 30 and explore the history, mysteries, and unseen side of Clayton's historic campus after dark.
Limited tour spots are available. Get your tickets today!

09/24/2026

Clayton Champion Spotlight 🌟: Julie is a true example of Clayton’s mission, values, and 4 E’s in action. Her dedication to families, staff, and her team—along with her thoughtful leadership and unwavering support—makes a lasting impact across Clayton.

Julie was recognized with the Core Values Champion Award for the way she puts Clayton’s values into action every day. Join us in celebrating Julie as a Clayton Champion!

09/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make our Back to School event such a fun time. We loved seeing our Clayton families, teachers, and community come together to kick off another school year!

09/15/2026

Last Friday, Clayton Early Learning was thrilled to welcome Xcel Energy Colorado volunteers to campus for their annual !

Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to refresh our Moonbeam Garden and help keep this special space welcoming for Clayton’s children, families, and community.

We’re grateful for Xcel Energy’s continued partnership and look forward to welcoming them back next year!

09/10/2026

Did you know 🔍️
85% of Clayton students are above average in healthy social-emotional development. We believe early learning is about more than preparing children academically for kindergarten. It's about building the skills, confidence and connections that help children thrive from the very beginning.

Learn more about Clayton here: https://www.claytonearlylearning.org/

09/08/2026

Child care shouldn't be out of reach for the families who need it most. Every day, our families are doing everything right: working, going to school, showing up for their kids, even as child care funding gaps make it harder than it should be. Clayton's Chief Impact Officer Paula Smith spoke with Colorado Public Radio about what's at stake when CCCAP funding doesn't keep pace with need, and why families deserve a system that meets them halfway.
Read the full story https://buff.ly/yzdyW9r

Statewide, more than 14,000 children are stuck on a frozen waitlist for the program.

09/04/2026

We were delighted to welcome to our campus for the ribbon-cutting on their new satellite location! Our own Paula Smith welcomed the crowd, joined by Councilman Darrell B. Watson and Mayor Mike Johnston, in celebrating this exciting new chapter.

Welcome to Clayton, ! We're so glad to have you as part of our community.

09/04/2026

Every place has a history. Some stories are just waiting to be uncovered.
Take a journey beneath Clayton’s campus during Clayton After Dark and discover what lies beneath. 🕯️ Tickets are on sale NOW: https://buff.ly/pTLDUdl

09/01/2026

What better way to celebrate the first day of school than with a dance drop-off? We had so much fun kicking off the school year and loved seeing everyone’s dance moves!