Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside

Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside Early learning for ages 6 wks–4 yrs in a safe, caring space in the Near Southside area of Ft Worth.

Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside will have a delayed start Thursday, January 29, 2026.  The Center wil...
01/29/2026

Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside will have a delayed start Thursday, January 29, 2026. The Center will open at 10 a.m. Please check email for further details. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you in the morning!

Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside will be closed again on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to continued...
01/28/2026

Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside will be closed again on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to continued inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.

We encourage families to continue to monitor local weather updates and check their email and messages for additional information.

We miss you! Please continue to stay safe and warm!

Due to the inclement weather, Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026...
01/26/2026

Due to the inclement weather, Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, to ensure the safety of our children, families, and staff. Our team will still be working remotely to assist you if needed. Please stay safe and warm!

Due to continued inclement weather, hazardous road conditions, and dangerously cold temperatures, Clayton Child Developm...
01/26/2026

Due to continued inclement weather, hazardous road conditions, and dangerously cold temperatures, Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside will be closed again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

We encourage families to monitor local weather updates and check their email and messages for additional information.

Please stay safe and warm!

12/07/2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to share that the HVAC repairs at Near Southside CDC have been fully resolved. The building is now back to a safe and comfortable temperature, and we are ready to welcome children back.

Near Southside CDC will reopen on Monday.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding throughout this unexpected closure. We truly appreciate your support as we worked to ensure a safe environment for our children and staff.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!

12/03/2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to provide an important update regarding the ongoing HVAC issues at Near Southside CDC.

Unfortunately, the contractor has been unable to source the necessary control panel quickly enough, which means repairs will not be completed in time for us to safely reopen. Given this situation and the pending cooler temperatures expected both tonight and tomorrow, Near Southside CDC will be closed for the remainder of the week (Thursday and Friday).

For families who did not utilize care at our Keller CDC location during this time, we will prorate tuition accordingly.

We understand how disruptive this may be and sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding. Our priority continues to be the safety and comfort of our children and staff. We will continue to provide updates as soon as we have more information about repairs and reopening.

Thank you for your support during this unexpected situation.

12/02/2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to provide an important update regarding the temporary closure of the Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside.

Unfortunately, we will need to remain closed as there has been some difficulty with the delivery and installation of the HVAC parts. Due to the current conditions inside the center, ongoing repair work, and the forecasted temperatures over the next few days, it is not safe or a comfortable situation for us to reopen at this time. The estimated timeframe for delivery and installation of the necessary parts is 3–5 business days. We will keep you informed every day on the status of repairs.

As an option, we are offering alternative care at our Keller ISD Child Development Center, located at 10310 N. Riverside Dr.. If you would like to take advantage of this option, please contact either Raina Orr at rorr@claytonyouth.org or Dawn Carr at dcarr@claytonyouth.org so that arrangements can be made. Please note that spaces are limited and will be assigned based on the order in which families reach out.

Additionally, please note that for our full-time children, if the closure extends beyond three days, we will prorate tuition accordingly.

We understand how challenging unexpected closures can be and sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all children and staff.

12/02/2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to inform you that the HVAC system at our Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside is currently down, leaving us without heat. With the cold temperatures, we have closed the center for the day (12/2/25) to ensure the safety and comfort of our children and staff.

The necessary parts are on the way, and we anticipate having the system repaired so we can resume normal operations on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

We sincerely apologize for this unforeseen circumstance and understand the inconvenience it may cause. Our priority is to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

10/31/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Raina Orr as the new Director of our Clayton Child Development Center at Near Southside!

A proud lifelong Fort Worth resident, Raina discovered her passion for working with children right after high school and has dedicated over 30 years to the field of Early Childhood Education.

She holds both her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and Director’s License, and brings a wealth of experience in teaching, mentoring, and leadership. Raina finds joy in guiding both children and educators—believing deeply in helping every child thrive through nurturing care and strong teacher support.

Raina lives by the beautiful reminder: Life is precious, so always remember to enjoy the small things that mean the most.

Welcome to Clayton, Raina! 💛

Address

305 W Broadway Avenue
Fort Worth, TX
76104

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

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