A Century of Improving
Child Outcomes
A major proving ground for all things early childhood, Clayton Early Learning is Colorado's leading catalyst in providing and collaborating with others to improve early care and education to ensure optimal development during the critical prenatal-to-5 period for all children, especially those of limited opportunity. Our unique approach has proved successful in closing achievement gaps for disadvantaged children so they are poised for success in school and life. We harness the synergy of our three dynamic initiatives—family-centered classroom and home-based practices through our Educare School, research and program evaluation, and professional development of teachers and leaders—to discover the best ways to teach and prepare young children for school. Today, as the need for significant education reform on a national scale becomes ever more urgent, Clayton Early Learning continues to prove why a stimulating learning environment during the prenatal–to–8 period is so critical to a child’s later success in school and life.
Our Mission
Clayton Early Learning improves early childhood education through direct services to children and professionals, research, and advocacy so that all children, especially those with limited opportunities, are prepared for success in school and society. Families, educators, communities and policymakers are critical partners in achieving this goal.
