Cradles to Crayons Early Learning Center

08/20/2026

☀️💦 Today was our Annual Summer Bash, and WOW—the children had an absolute blast! 🎉

All three of our centers came together for a fun-filled day featuring water slides, moon bounces, outdoor games, and plenty of delicious food! We enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, pasta salad, macaroni salad, corn, baked beans, watermelon, juice, water, and so much more! 🍔🌭🍉

Thank you to all the families who participated and helped make our Summer Bash such a wonderful success. Seeing our children laughing, playing, and making special memories together was truly priceless! ❤️

Three centers, one big family! Until next year! 🎊

08/11/2026

08/02/2026

🎉 **45 YEARS STRONG & READY TO CELEBRATE!** 🎉

Red Clay’s **Back-to-School Block Party** is just **4 WEEKS AWAY**, and this year, we have even more to celebrate—**Red Clay’s 45th Anniversary!** ❤️🖤

Grab your family, invite your friends, and join us as we kick off a new school year **FORWARD TOGETHER** with a FREE day of food, fun, music, and community!

📅 **Saturday, August 29**
⏰ **10 AM – 1 PM**
📍 **The John Dickinson School**

🍔 Delicious food
🎶 DJ & live music
🎯 Games & activities for all ages
🎁 Giveaways
🎒 FREE school supplies for students
🎉 And so much more!

**FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!** Bring the whole family—we’ll see you at the Block Party!

Proudly Sponsored By: Red Clay Education Foundation • Red Clay Title I Program • Red Clay Parent Advisory Council • Red Clay Federal Programs

07/05/2026

07/01/2026

🇲🇽🌎 Today our Around the World journey took us to Mexico!
Our students explored the rich culture and traditions of Mexico while learning new Spanish words and phrases. They discovered that Mexico is known for its delicious foods, colorful celebrations, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant culture.
We also learned about one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes and discussed how volcanoes are formed. To wrap up our adventure, the children used their creativity and imagination to create their very own volcanoes! 🌋
We are enjoying traveling around the world one country at a time while learning about different cultures, languages, and traditions. We can’t wait to see where our next adventure takes us! ✈️🌎❤️

06/30/2026

🌎✈️ This week’s theme is Around the World!
Our children kicked off the week by creating their very own passports and learning about their purpose and importance. Throughout the week, they will collect stamps as they “travel” to a new country each day!
As we explore different countries, children will learn about cultures, traditions, landmarks, music, food, languages, and animals from around the world. Through hands-on activities and creative experiences, we are encouraging curiosity, respect for diversity, and an appreciation for different cultures.
We can’t wait to share our exciting journey as we discover how people around the world live, learn, and celebrate! 🌍❤️

06/25/2026

As we continued our dinosaur theme, our school-age campers had the opportunity to create their very own dinosaurs inspired by their individual interests, imaginations, and personalities. Each camper designed a unique dinosaur that reflected who they are, encouraging creativity and self-expression.

To end the day, the campers enjoyed making some of their favorite treats, adding a fun and delicious element to their learning experience. It was a wonderful day filled with creativity, teamwork, and hands-on exploration as our campers continued their prehistoric adventure! 🦕🦖🍪🎨



06/25/2026

This week’s summer camp theme is Dinosaurs! 🦕🦖

Our campers have been having an exciting time learning all about the prehistoric world. Throughout the week, we explored the different dinosaur time periods, their habitats, the names of various dinosaurs, and what different species liked to eat.

Hands-on activities included:
🦴 Creating dinosaur fossils using clay
📍 Designing our own dinosaurs using slopes and coordinates
🎨 Making collages featuring our favorite dinosaurs

Our campers have enjoyed combining science, math, art, and creativity while discovering the fascinating world of dinosaurs. We can’t wait to see what other prehistoric adventures the rest of the week will bring! 🦖🌋🦕

06/22/2026

Happy Father’s Day! 😊❤️🎊

To all the wonderful dads, we appreciate you and all that you do. Thank you for your love, guidance, hard work, and dedication to your families. Today, we celebrate you and the positive impact you make every day.

Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and special memories. Enjoy your day—you deserve it! 😊❤️🎊👔💙

06/20/2026