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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 directly across the street from 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

Kayla Lewis
Site Director
Doris Rice
Business Manager
La’Thea Wilder
Curriculum 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:
Focused on nurturing care and building secure connections
3
Georgia Pre-K
A lottery-funded program for eligible four-year-olds, with optional extended care available
2
Preschool Village:
To maintain stable community bonds, children do not transition individually on their birthdays; instead, the whole village "moves up" together every August
4
Summer Discovery Camp
Exciting weekly sessions for rising Kindergarteners through age 9, featuring themes like "Culinary Creations" and "Adventure Quest"
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    2026 – 2027 Clifton School Closings

    Our hope for The Clifton School is to cultivate a community full of wonder, dreams and possibilities: a unique place where we value diversity and progressive education based on research.

    Date Holiday
    June 19, 2026 Juneteenth Holiday
    July 3, 2026 Independence Day
    July 29 – August 3, 2026 Move-up/Professional Day
    December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026 Winter Holiday
    August 4, 2026 First Day of School
    February 16, 2026 Staff Professional Development Day (President’s Day)
    April 10, 2026 Spring Break
    May 25–26, 2026 Memorial Day Holiday
    September 7, 2026 Labor Day
    October 12, 2026 Staff Professional Development Day (Columbus Day)
    November 25–27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday
    December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 Winter Holiday
    January 18, 2027 MLK Jr. Day
    February 15, 2027 Staff Professional Development Day (President's Day)
    April 9, 2027 Spring Break
    May 31 - June 1, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday
    June 18, 2027 Juneteenth Holiday (observed)
    July 5, 2027 Independence Day (observed)
    July 28-August 2, 2027 Move-up/Professional Day
    August 3, 2027 First Day of School

    Meetings and Events

    Date Event
    March 8, 2026 International Women’s Day
    March 2026 The Clifton School Annual Art Auction
    April 11–17, 2026 Week of the Young Child – NAEYC
    April 2026 Child Abuse Awareness Month
    February 2026 Black History Month
    May 2026 Asian Heritage Month
    September 2026 Scholastic Book Fair
    September 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month
    Tours

    See Our “Third Teacher” Environment Before You Apply

    We strongly encourage all families to see our “third teacher” environment firsthand before applying. In-person tours are held on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.

    If our scheduled tour dates and times do not fit your schedule, please contact your preferred location to inquire about additional tour opportunities

    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.

    Kenya Ford~President

    A representative of the CDC employee population

    Callan Bahr~ Vice President

    Director of Physician Practice Operations
    Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

    Mekeshua North~ Secretary

    Director of Human Resources Staff Development and Training
    Emory University

    Ashley Teal~ Treasurer

    Business Manager
    Research & Health Sciences

    Alyson Goodman

    A representative of the CDC employee population

    Hayden Mathieson

    Chief Business Officer
    Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

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

    Department  Director, General Surgery
    Emory Healthcare

    Laura Markle

    Director of Benefits
    Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

    Heather Ewing Ogle

    A representative of the CDC employee population