Clayton Youth Enrichment

What Clayton Youth Enrichment does

Clayton Youth Enrichment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that operates the largest single nonprofit provider of on-site before and after school care in Tarrant County, Texas. The organization delivers a portfolio of youth development programs — Before & After School Care, Camp Clayton Summer Camps (Adventure, STEAM, Pre-K Discovery, Teen Leadership), Holiday/In-Service Day Camps, Parents' Night Out, and Clayton Child Development Centers for infants through Pre-K — across 60+ school campuses and neighborhood locations in Fort Worth, Keller, Crowley, Birdville, and Trinity Basin Preparatory school districts. Programs serve more than 7,000-8,000 students annually, with children spending 400-700 hours per year in Clayton programs, supported by a 1:15 teacher-to-student ratio and 350+ credentialed educators.

The organization's product layer is unified by the proprietary Clayton Quest Curriculum, a custom-developed, research-based life skills curriculum comprising 15 six-week thematic units aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. The C.L.I.M.B. framework (Consideration, Leadership, Independence, Mindfulness, Building Relationships) structures life skills instruction across all programs. Technology stack is operational rather than product-differentiating: iCare Software for parent portal enrollment, Paycom for HR, and Google reCAPTCHA for website security. The organization holds Charity Navigator 4-star status (top 1% of U.S. nonprofits), Candid/GuideStar Platinum transparency certification, and American Camp Association accreditation for Camp Clayton.

Clayton generates revenue through three streams: per-child weekly subscription fees for before/after school care ($85/week) and summer camp ($195/week), federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants funding free programs at 9-10 Fort Worth ISD campuses, and tax-deductible donations plus corporate sponsorships (Bank of America, Frost Bank, H-E-B Tournament of Champions). The organization officially merged with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County in 2025, creating a combined entity serving more than 100,000 youth annually while retaining the Clayton brand. GTM is direct-to-consumer via self-serve website enrollment and on-site school partnerships, with no reseller or channel intermediation.

Name

Clayton Youth Enrichment

Legal name

Clayton Youth Enrichment

Website

https://claytonyouth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clayton Youth Enrichment is a Fort Worth-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that delivers before/after school care, summer camps, and early childhood programs to 7,000+ students annually across 60+ North Texas school campuses using its proprietary Clayton Quest curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Out-of-School Time Childcare and Youth Enrichment

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Play-Based SEL & Executive Function Skill-Building Programs (EDACAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies) (EDAMALAB)

Keywords

• Before and after school care
• Summer camp programs
• Early childhood education
• Out-of-school enrichment
• Youth development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Enrollment Fees: Fee-based before and after school care programs, summer camps, and holiday camps. Enrollment fees are charged per child with family caps. Early bird discounts available (75% off in April, 50% off in May, 25% off in June).
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations. One-time, monthly, and recurring giving options. Includes planned giving, Donor Advised Funds, and corporate sponsorships.
3. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants: Federal grant funding that enables free programs at participating Fort Worth ISD schools, covering 9-10 campuses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Clayton Youth Enrichment is a Fort Worth-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers on-site before and after school child care, summer camps, holiday/in-service day camps, and early childhood development centers at partner schools across Tarrant County and North Texas. Programs serve children from 6 weeks old through age 15 and are unified by the proprietary Clayton Quest Curriculum, which teaches life skills such as consideration, leadership, independence, mindfulness, and relationship building through themed hands-on activities.

Product overview

Clayton Youth Enrichment operates as a nonprofit youth development organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of before and after school care programs, summer camps, holiday camps, and early childhood development centers across Tarrant County, North Texas. The organization's core offerings include Before & After School Care programs delivered on-site at partner schools, Camp Clayton Summer Camps (featuring Adventure, STEAM, Pre-K Discovery, and Teen Leadership camps), Holiday and In-Service Day Camps, and Clayton Child Development Centers for early learners. These programs are unified by the proprietary Clayton Quest Curriculum—a custom life skills curriculum with 15 thematic units teaching consideration, leadership, independence, mindfulness, and relationship building. Additional services include Parents' Night Out childcare, the Clayton Community Center for family resources, and scholarship programs. The organization partners with multiple school districts including Fort Worth ISD, Keller ISD, Crowley ISD, and Birdville ISD, and serves over 7,000 students annually across more than 60 locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clayton Quest: Custom-developed life skills curriculum for out-of-school time programs featuring 15 interdisciplinary units teaching consideration, leadership, independence, mindfulness, and building relationships.
• Camp Clayton
• Clayton Child Development Centers (CCDC)
• Clayton Community Center

Products and services

• Before & After School Care On-site before and after school child care programs offered at elementary schools across Tarrant County for school-age children, providing engaging enrichment activities, homework support, and life skills development through the Clayton Quest Curriculum.
• Camp Clayton Summer Camp Full-day summer camp programs offered at $195 per week, including Adventure Camp for ages 6-12, STEAM Camp for ages 5-12, Pre-K Discovery Camp for ages 3-5, and Teen Leadership Camp for ages 13-15, with activities, field trips, and meals.
• Holiday and In-Service Day Camps Full-day kids day camps offered during school holidays including Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break, and on teacher in-service days, featuring themed activities such as arts and crafts, STEM, PE time, and games.
• Clayton Child Development Centers (CCDC) Early childhood development centers providing infant through preschool care with focus on kindergarten readiness, using the Frog Street Curriculum to support early brain development, operating in Keller ISD and Near Southside locations.
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers Programs Free before and after school programs funded by federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants, currently serving students at multiple Fort Worth ISD Title I campuses at no cost to families.
• Parents' Night Out Weekend childcare service for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, providing parents with flexible evening care options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children who regularly participate in Clayton programs show significant improvement in social skills according to SMU research
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• One Safe PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Founding Partner for early learning initiatives supporting the Stop 6 community center.
• Colonial PGA TournamentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Became child care partner with Colonial PGA tournament, providing programs during the annual golf event.
• 21st Century Community Learning CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Federal grant partnership with Fort Worth ISD to provide free after school programs. Received three grants (2011, 2016, 2021) providing free programs at 10, 10, and 9 FWISD schools respectively.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClayton Youth Enrichment officially joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County in 2025, creating one stronger organization. The combined entity brings more than 150 years of combined experience and serves more than 100,000 youth each year.
• Fort Worth Independent School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary district partnership for on-site before and after school programs across multiple FWISD campuses. Includes 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants providing free programs at designated schools.
• Keller Independent School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership since 1993 for on-site before and after school programs and child development centers.
• Crowley Independent School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership began in 2016 for on-site before and after school programs.
• Birdville Independent School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly expansion partnership beginning in 1990 for before and after school services.
• Trinity Basin Preparatory SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter school partnership that expanded Clayton's services to Dallas County beginning in 2018.
• Clayton Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center opened in 2021 in Fort Worth's Meadowbrook neighborhood, providing family gathering space, adult education, job support, and academic enrichment in partnership with Trinity Basin Preparatory.
• Bank of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing Partner50th anniversary sponsor for Clayton Youth Enrichment celebration.
• Frost BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner50th anniversary sponsor for Clayton Youth Enrichment celebration.
• H-E-B Tournament of ChampionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner50th anniversary sponsor for Clayton Youth Enrichment celebration.
• Empower Me / Urban Village Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership began in 2000 with David Howard to provide after-school nutrition programs, meals, mentorship, and enriching programs. This partnership helped scale services to four programs daily and led to creation of Urban Village Family Services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County: Direct peer and now merger partner; operates youth development, after-school, and summer programming across Tarrant County with comparable SEL/out-of-school-time mission and overlapping service geography. The 2025 combination makes this the closest comparable operating entity.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth: Direct peer providing before/after-school care, summer day camps, and youth development programs across the same North Texas service area with similar nonprofit structure and district partnerships.
• Right at School: Direct peer operating on-site before/after-school enrichment programs at partner elementary schools across multiple states with custom curricula and SEL focus. Closely comparable business model delivering programs on school campuses.
• AlphaBEST Education: Direct peer providing before- and after-school programs on K-5 campuses with custom curriculum, serving comparable working-family segments through district partnerships in multiple states.

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Education (Champions): Broad incumbent operating Champions before/after-school programs on-site at elementary schools nationwide alongside its larger child care center portfolio. Comparable school-site delivery model and SEL programming, but part of a much larger for-profit platform.
• Primrose Schools: Broad incumbent in franchised early childhood education and after-school care; comparable proprietary curriculum approach and family-segment focus, though predominantly private-pay preschool rather than on-site school partnerships.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Broad incumbent in employer-sponsored child care, back-up care, and early education with proprietary curriculum. Comparable focus on SEL and school-age enrichment but a publicly traded for-profit operator with employer-channel focus.
• The Learning Experience: Broad incumbent franchised early childhood and after-school provider with proprietary curriculum; comparable child-development and enrichment positioning though a for-profit franchise model.

Regional players

• Salvation Army (North Texas): Regional nonprofit peer providing after-school programs, summer camps, and youth services in North Texas with comparable faith-based nonprofit structure and focus on working/at-risk families.

Emerging players

• Boy Scouts of America (Longhorn Council): Adjacent youth-development organization serving similar school-age segments in North Texas with comparable SEL/character-education focus through after-school programs, though its core mission is scouting rather than licensed child care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/ClaytonYouth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ClaytonYouth
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClaytonYouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clayton-youth
• Instagraminstagram.com/claytonyouthenrichment

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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