Before & After School Care

2026-27 School Year

ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× DC offers before and aftercare programs for PreK3 -8th grade families who need care for their students beyond the school day. Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, we are expanding programming across campuses to serve more families and provide consistent, high-quality afterschool experiences. Students participate in safe, structured, and engaging environments that include enrichment activities, homework support, and opportunities for play and social connection.

Quest Academy student smiling and enjoying playground activities

What’s New for 2026-27

We are improving before and aftercare programs across ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× DC campuses to better support families.
Expanded Access
  • Increased program capacity to serve more families
Consistent Programming
  • Standardized programming across campuses
  • Daily enrichment activities and structured routines
Improved Systems
  • Streamlined registration process
  • Improved dismissal systems
  • Attendance tracking for student safety
  • Clear communication with families
Consistent Quality
  • Shared program expectations across providers
  • ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× DC oversight across all sites

Program Hours

Before Care7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Aftercare3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Some campuses may also offer coverage for early release or half days depending on program availability.

Programs Available at ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× DC

Collage of students smiling, looking at camera, and enjoying student life.

ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× DC has expanded access to before and after school care so that there will be availability for every family that wants to access these programs. Families will have access to before and aftercare programs by one or a combination of the following providers:

  • ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× DC Before & Aftercare: A program operated directly by ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× DC that provides structured programming, enrichment, and supervision.
  • Innovation Learning: A national provider specializing in expanded learning programs that offer structured enrichment and academic support. .
  • YMCA: A trusted ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× partner providing afterschool programming focused on enrichment, wellness, and youth development. .
  • Apollo Afterschool: A partner organization providing afterschool programming that includes enrichment activities, academic support, and supervised care in a structured environment. .

Before and aftercare offerings will vary by school and campus based on capacity, facilities, and program partnerships. Each school will share specific information about the before and aftercare options available on their campus.

Campus/SchoolProvider
(click on the name for the flyer)
Link to Register or Share Interest Email/Number for Support

Benning (Leap)aftercare@kippdc.org
Benning
(Promise and KEY)
YMCAaftercare@kippdc.org

Douglass (all schools)

info@innovationlearning.org
Shaw (all schools)

855-KIDS-ASP
or visit apolloafterschool.com
Smilow (all schools)

855-KIDS-ASP
or visit apolloafterschool.com
Webb (Connect)YMCAaftercare@kippdc.org

Webb (Spring & NE)


YMCAaftercare@kippdc.org
Wheeler
(Pride, Inspire, Honor)
info@innovationlearning.org
Wheeler (TLC)info@innovationlearning.org

What Students Can Expect

Across all before and aftercare options, students will have access to:

  • Safe, supervised environments
  • Enrichment activities and structured programming
  • Time for homework or independent work
  • Opportunities for social connection and play

How to Enroll (Enrollment Information Coming Soon!)

Before and aftercare programs are available only to currently enrolled ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× DC students.
Enrollment Steps
  1. Review the programs available at your child’s school
  2. Complete the online registration form
  3. Submit enrollment information
  4. Confirm your child’s spot
If programs reach capacity, families may be placed on a waitlist. Schools will communicate registration deadlines and next steps.

More information, including program details, registration information, and pricing, will be shared by your child’s school.

If you have any immediate questions, please contact aftercare@kippdc.org.