Clayton Children's Center

Clayton Children's Center offers a full time program for 2, 3, and 4 year olds, a half day TK/4's program, two year olds on T/Thu, three year olds M-F, four year olds, and an after school program for kindergarten through 2nd grade. It is open year round, including school holidays and minimum days, and is closed the week of Christmas.

Programs

• Full Time Program — 2 Year, 3 Year & 4 Year Old Class · Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Half Day TK/4's — TK/4's · 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Two Year Olds — 2 year olds · T/Thu
• Three Year Olds — 3 year olds · M-F
• Four Year Olds — 4 year olds
• After School Program — Kindergarten through 2nd Grade

At a glance

• Ages: 2–8 years old
• General schedule: Open year round, including school holidays and minimum days; closed the week of Christmas.
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5 pm

About the provider

Clayton Children's Center has served the Clayton community since 1980 and has been serving the community for over 40 years. Its mission states that it offers a unique and stimulating curriculum that encourages creativity, social development, and skill building. The center is licensed by the state of California, and staff are CPR/First Aid trained, ECE educated and experienced, and have passed a Criminal Background Check. Leadership includes Director Mrs. Sandy McCracken and Assistant Director Kara Fredrickson.

Open year round, including school holidays and minimum days; closed the week of Christmas.

What families say

“Our child has learned through play and loves going to preschool!” — Lindsay H

“They are helping the children become independent learners. Their play-based lessons make the kiddos really feel involved.” — Charlene J

“This school is AMAZING and the only after-school care in Clayton I would trust.” — Kelly S.

Last updated September 16, 2026.