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Clayton Early Learning
Early childhood development and learning center in Denver
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Early childhood development and learning center in Denver
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7Clayton Early Learning School and ProgramsClayton Early Learning provides free early childhood education and family support for children from birth to age 5 from low-income families. They offer school-based programs at their Educare Denver location with full-day care and preschool, plus home-based programs where educators visit families at home. All programs include family support services and help parents prepare their children for kindergarten. The school operates year-round with highly trained teachers and comprehensive family services.
Early Childhood Program EnrollmentClayton Early Learning helps families sign up for preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5. They offer low-cost or free spots for families who qualify for Head Start based on their income. They also have some private-pay spots with no income limits. Their bilingual team helps parents find the right program for their child and guides them through applying. Extended day programs may need funding through Colorado's child care assistance program.
Clayton Cares Market - Free Grocery ShoppingThe Clayton Cares Market is a free grocery store where families can shop with dignity and choose foods that fit their needs and culture. Families get to pick their own fresh food and other groceries at no cost. The market is open to families with children enrolled at Clayton Early Learning, plus other qualified families who register through partner organizations in the community. This service helps families get nutritious food while letting them choose what works best for their family.
Educare Denver School-Based ProgramsFull-day early care and preschool at Clayton's Educare school for children birth to age 5. Choose from 12-month full-year program (7:30am-5pm) or 9-month program (8am-2:30pm, September-May). Includes Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms with highly trained teachers and family support services.
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Family Engagement ProgramsClayton Early Learning offers several ways for parents to get involved in their children's education. Parents can join the Policy Council to help make decisions about school programs. They can participate in the Parent Committee to plan family events. Fathers can join Fathers Building Futures to support male involvement. Parents can also become Family Ambassadors to learn advocacy skills and speak with lawmakers about early childhood issues. All programs help families build connections and support their children's learning.
Prenatal ProgramWeekly home visits for pregnant mothers and families. Provides health and nutrition counseling, breastfeeding help, and connects families to resources. Services continue through the baby's first months to support healthy pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
Home-Based Early Learning ProgramsWeekly home visits from Child Family Educators who work with parents and children in their homes. Includes Early Head Start for birth-3 years and Head Start HIPPY for ages 3-5. Parents learn to be their child's first teacher through activities and monthly group events with other families.
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