Nancie Linville

Clayton Early Learning

Clayton is fiercely committed to the belief that healthy early childhood development, combined with support for the whole family, offers one of the most powerful levers for ending inequality. We play a leadership role in demonstrating what works in the early years and the positive impact that has on children and families over time. Clayton's 20-acre campus in the heart of Denver is the home of Colorado's only Educare school, a nationally recognized model supporting children from birth to age five. chool, a nationally recognized model supporting children from birth to age five and their families. We also impact systems change in Colorado and beyond through our research and evaluation services, professional development for teachers and leaders throughout Colorado, and policy and advocacy work. Our Vision With the support of family and community, every child's first five years create the foundation to thrive. Our Core Values At Clayton, we work to foster a community characterized by trust, dignity, love, and justice, with our children and families, our team members, and other partners on our campus and beyond. We see these values in action each and every day as they strengthen our Clayton community and our service to the children, families, and educators we serve. These include: -Community -Collaboration -Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging -Growth -Stewardship -Fun