The Clairmont Campus: A Nurturing Space for Discovery

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A Community Built for Wonder

Welcome to The Clairmont Campus, a vibrant learning community located on Emory University’s Clairmont campus, conveniently situated near the Clairmont parking deck. Our facility is designed to provide a “home-like environment” that is comfortable, naturally lit, and stimulating for our youngest learners.

Campus at a Glance

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Address: 1900 Starvine Road, Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: 404.315.6340
Fax: 404.486.7322
Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Accreditation: Fully licensed by the State of Georgia and nationally accredited by the NAEYC

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our campus is led by a team of experienced educators dedicated to providing state-of-the-art childcare for the employees of Emory, CHOA, and the CDC, as well as full-time Emory students

LaSheenia Fields
Site Director
Kayla Lewis
Site Assistant Director
Daneill Gunn
Business Manager
Faiza Andrew
Curriculum Coordinators
Kyoquante Johnson
Curriculum Coordinators
Kari Ford-Saxton
Early Intervention Coordinator

An Environment Designed as the “Third Teacher”

At the Clairmont site, every architectural detail is intentionally crafted to invite exploration and foster a sense of openness

  • The Piazza Concept: Our classrooms are organized into age-based “villages”—Infant, Toddler I, Toddler II, and Preschool. Each wing opens into a large shared community space called a “piazza,” allowing children of different ages to collaborate on projects and explore together.
  • Natural Light & Transparency: Large windows throughout the building flood our interior spaces with light, creating a seamless transparency between the indoor classrooms and the natural world outside.
  • Outdoor Exploration: Our playgrounds are custom-designed for specific age groups, featuring hills, sandboxes, green spaces, and tricycle paths. Here, children are encouraged to test their own theories, whether they are hunting for butterflies or building castles in the sand.

Our Programs

We follow a Constructivist-based approach, viewing children as active discoverers who build knowledge through meaningful daily experiences

1
Infant & Toddler Villages:
In our Infant and Toddler Villages, caring relationships form the heart of early learning. Thoughtfully designed environments and attentive teachers support each child’s natural curiosity while fostering early communication, movement, and connection.
3
Georgia Pre-K
A lottery-funded program for eligible four-year-olds, with optional extended care available
2
Preschool Village:
In our Preschool Village, children engage in meaningful play that nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional growth. School readiness is woven naturally into daily experiences, ensuring children develop strong foundations while preserving the joy and wonder of early childhood.
4
Summer Discovery Camp
Exciting weekly sessions for rising Kindergarteners through age 10, featuring themes like "Culinary Creations" and "Adventure Quest"
CLAIRMONT CAMPUS

Tour Schedule

In-person tours are conducted on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Tuesday of every month at 10:30 AM (holidays excluded)

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    Or send an email to Doris Rice drice@thecliftonschool.org

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    As a non-profit corporation, we are managed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives of EmoryChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

    Our daily operations are administered by the Executive Director and by the Site Directors at Clifton and Clairmont.

    Hayden Mathieson~ President

    Chief Business Officer
    Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

    TaWanda Austin, R.N.,M.S.N.

    Department  Director, General Surgery
    Emory Healthcare

    Ashley Teal~ Treasurer

    Business Manager
    Research & Health Sciences

    Mekeshua North

    Director of Human Resources Staff Development and Training
    Emory University

    Laura Markle

    Director of Benefits
    Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

    Kenya Ford

    A representative of the CDC employee population

    Katherine Turner Hoffman, MPH~ Vice President

    A representative of the CDC employee population

    Callan Bahr~ Secretary

    Director of Physician Practice Operations
    Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta