Cradles to Crayons & Beyond Early Learning Center

09/12/2026

🇺🇸 Remembering September 11, 2001 🇺🇸

Today, our Early Learning Centers pause to remember and honor the lives lost, the brave first responders, and the families forever affected by the events of September 11.

May we continue teaching our children the importance of kindness, courage, unity, and compassion.

We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

09/07/2026

08/31/2026

🎉🖍️ We’re Celebrating Two Amazing Milestones! 🖍️🎉

Cradles to Crayons Early Learning Center is proudly celebrating 18 wonderful years of educating, nurturing, and caring for children! 💙

Cradles to Crayons & Beyond Early Learning Center is proudly celebrating 12 incredible years of serving children and families! ❤️

We are truly grateful for every child, family, staff member, and community partner who has been part of our journey. Thank you for trusting us with your little ones and helping us grow throughout the years!

Here’s to many more years of learning, laughter, love, and success! 🎈🎊

📍 Cradles to Crayons Early Learning Center
6 Halcyon Drive
New Castle, DE 19720

📍 Cradles to Crayons & Beyond Early Learning Center
1415 Pulaski Highway
Newark, DE 19702

08/30/2026

Please don’t forget

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆📚📸

As everyone gears up for the new school year, we’re excited to see the big smiles and maybe a few “I’m not ready for this” frowns! And let’s be honest, we’re pretty sure the parents will be smiling! 😉

Before you post those first-day photos, take a moment to think about what personal information you’re sharing online. Celebrate the moment but protect their privacy!

🚫 Think Twice Before Posting:
• Student ages or birthdates
• Teacher names
• School names
• Exact locations
• Other personal or identifying information

✅ Share Safely:
Keep captions general, such as “First Day of School!” and avoid sharing details that could identify where your child goes to school or where they can be found.

Let’s celebrate the start of another great school year while doing our part to protect our children’s privacy and safety online.

Have a safe and happy school year!

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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

07/21/2026

This Wednesday 🧢🕶️

07/05/2026

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! 😊❤️🎊👔💙