As Colorado’s leading catalyst in providing early care and education, Clayton Early Learning is a hub for innovative work in early childhood development. Clayton leverages every facet of early childhood to interrupt the cycle of poverty, cultivate equitable opportunities for children to thrive, and influence a more vibrant future for everyone in our community. Within our comprehensive whole family, whole child perspective, we envision a world in which all children are prepared for school and life. We proudly provide subject matter expertise to illuminate issues impacting Colorado’s youngest children and their families.

Clayton Early Learning actively engages throughout the year in both state and federal policy matters impacting early childhood education, birth equity and maternal health, and family economic security.