NAEYC Accredited Programs
Low Child-to-Staff Ratios
Nature-Based Outdoor Playscapes
A Partnership for Excellence We are a non-profit learning community managed by a Board of Directors representing
OUR LOCATIONS
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The Clairmont Campus: A Nurturing Space for Discovery
A vibrant learning community located on Emory University’s Clairmont campus
The Clifton Road Campus: A Community Built for Wonder
A state-of-the-art learning community located at the entrance to the…
OUR APPROACH:
Cultivating Wonder and Discovery
At The Clifton School, we believe that education is far more than just daycare; it is a collaborative journey where we view the environment as the “third teacher”. Our Constructivist approach recognizes and respects every child as a strong, powerful, and capable researcher, inventor, and explorer. By fostering a culture of wonder, we provide an enriching space where children build knowledge through meaningful relationships and daily experiences.
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Emergent Curriculum
Instead of following rigid, pre-planned lessons, our teachers utilize an Emergent Curriculum that adapts to the evolving interests, questions, and theories generated by the children themselves
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The Environment as the Third Teacher
Every physical element of our school—from light-filled internal "piazzas" to nature-based outdoor playscapes—is intentionally designed to invite exploration, foster collaboration, and inspire new investigations
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Documentation of Learning
We value the process of learning as it happens, utilizing photographs and written records to document the evolution of each child’s critical thinking and unique development.
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