Skip To Main Content

BEFORE & AFTER CARE

(Photo credit: Wanda Lau)

Here at J.O. Wilson, we offer one of the largest after-school programs in the city. In order to be able to offer after-school programming to over 300 students, we partner with external organizations to provide our families with programming options. Polite Piggy's provides after-school programming to 101 total students in grades PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten. The DCPS After-School Program supports and provides after-school programing to 100 students in grades 1st and 2nd. Lastly, Leading Edge supports and provides after-school programming to 150 students in grades 3rd-5th. If you have students in different grades, you may need to register for different programs for each child.

**Before you can register for after-school programming, you have to complete enrollment for the upcoming school year. Enrollment forms can be submitted electronically at https://enrolldcps.dc.gov/node/71. Please email Ms. Talisa Stephenson, at jowilsonesenroll@k12.dc.gov if you need help completing the electronic enrollment packet or if you cannot access the electronic submission process.**

Polite Piggy's programming for PRE-K3, PRE-K4, and Kindergarten 

For the upcoming school year, we are excited to partner with Polite Piggy's as our provider for after-school programming for students in grades PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten. Please see the information to learn more about registration and to learn more about the robust programming that will be provided.

Learn More About Polite Piggy's Below. Be sure to Connect and Follow

Visit the Polite Piggy's Aftercare website: https://politepiggys.com/before-and-afterschool-care/

Send Polite Piggy's an email: https://politepiggys.com/locations-contact/

Like and Connect with Polite Piggy's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politepiggys

Follow Polite Piggy's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politepiggy/

Registration for Polite Piggy's is open for rising PK3, PK4, and K students on a first come, first serve basis. Click here to register. Registration for School Year 2025-2026 closes 8/8/25 at 11:59 pm and will be on a waitlist basis after that. PK3 - K After School care starts on 9/2/25.

DCPS OUT OF SCHOOL TIME (OSTP) After-School Program for 1st and 2nd grades

At the end of the school day, the DCPS Out of School Time Programs (OSTP) offer students academic support, a free snack or supper, and a range of enrichment activities. These activities are provided by DCPS staff and partner organizations.

Registration is now open for rising 1st and 2nd-grade students on a first come, first serve basis. Register online at most.dc.gov.

For assistance with OSTP registration, email afterschool.dcps@k12.dc.gov or call (202) 442-5002.

LEADING EDGE After-School PROGRAM for 3rd-5th grades

Leading Edge will serve as our after-school provider for students in Grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th for the 2025–2026 school year! Leading Edge offers a safe, fun, and enriching environment with activities like academic support, STEM, reading, physical play, and more. Flexible scheduling, OSSE voucher acceptance, and tuition assistance are available.

Leading Edge registration is now open! Please note that registration must be completed for each child.

For assistance with Leading Edge registration, contact the Family Services Team by phone (800) 341-5791 or email support@leadsschools.com.