2025-26 Before and Aftercare
KIPP DC partners with the YMCA to provide high-quality before and aftercare programming for students across our campuses. Designed to support KIPP DC families, before and aftercare offers a safe, engaging, and structured environment where students can start their day with focus and end it with enrichment. With flexible options, experienced staff, and voucher acceptance, we’re committed to meeting the needs of KIPP DC families.
Program Hours
Beforecare begins at 7:00am. Aftercare ends at 6:30pm
Vouchers Accepted
We proudly accept childcare vouchers for before and aftercare services. Click here to learn more
If you are using a childcare voucher:
- Contact your OSSE worker and notify them that you want to use your voucher at your child’s YMCA campus.
- If you do not currently have a voucher and would like to apply for one, please contact OSSE or your campus director for guidance.
Click here to learn more about applying for OSSE Subsidized Child Care.
Application & Pricing
| Program | Weekly Program Cost | Annual Fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beforecare Only | $82.00 | $60.00 | ||
| Aftercare Only | $82.00 | $60.00 | ||
| Both | $94.00 | $60.00 |
Download the 2025-26 Before and Aftercare Application
Submitting Your Application
In-Person: Hand in completed forms to a YMCA representative at your child’s campus. Representatives are available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (except July 30).
Email: Send your completed packet to your campus director using the corresponding email address listed below.
| Campus | Programs | Director | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw | Grow, Lead, WILL | Kendra Milliard | kmillard@ymcawashdc.org |
| Webb | Connect, Spring, NE | Kayla King | kaylaking.ymca1@gmail.com |
| Wheeler | Pride, TLC, Inspire, Honor | Antonio Huff | antonio.huff@ymcadc.org |
| Smilow | ATA, Quest, Valor | Keyonna Bennett | keyonna.bennett@ymcadc.org |
| Douglass | Discover, Heights, AIM | Brittany Hardy | bhardy@ymcawashdc.org |
| Benning | LEAP, Promise, KEY | Ms. Theresa Williams | theresa.williams@ymcadc.org |
If you have any immediate questions, feel free to contact enrollment@kippdc.org.