Clayton Early Learning has opened two new outdoor sensory play areas designed to support healthy brain development, emotional growth, and joyful learning for young children. Funded by a generous grant from PNC Grow Up Great®, these nature-rich playgrounds offer safe, age-appropriate spaces for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to explore, imagine, and grow.

The new environments feature tactile elements, gentle slopes, and interactive components that encourage sensory exploration and support developmental milestones during the critical early years.

This project reflects PNC’s ongoing commitment to early childhood education through its Grow Up Great® initiative, which has invested over $500 million to help children—especially those from underserved communities—get a strong start in life.