AFTER SCHOOL enrichment PROGRAM (ASEP)
in your neighborhood for STUDENTS IN PRe-K THROUGH 5th GRADE
Announcement on June 12, 2026
Dear Families,
Thank you for your support for ECC and our After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) over the years.
Our Board of Directors recently voted to cease operations of ECC's ASEP at the end of this school year. We will not reopen in the fall of 2026. We will promptly issue refunds for your child's registration and security deposit.
Our last day of programming will be on Thursday, June 18th. Having your children at ECC engaged in fun-filled activities has been a true joy to all of us, and we wish you and each of them all the best.
With warm regards,
Stephanie Nash, LCSW
CEO, Episcopal Center for Children
STIMULATING AND SAFE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Our instructors help children with their homework and also offer instruction in fun learning activities, including art, music, and nature. Foozball, ping-pong and pool are available in our recreation area. Outdoor play and sports (in our renovated gymnasium) are also part of our program.
All Students: Receive a snack when they arrive on campus. ECC is a nut-free facility.
Grades Pre-K - Grade 1: Following snack time, children engage in storytime and indoor/outdoor play.
Grades 2-5: Homework time of up to 30 minutes is set aside after transition/snack time for students who have homework. If students don’t have homework they read quietly until homework time is over.
Grades 2-5: Recreational activities occur once homework is complete. Students engage in indoor and outdoor physical activities and structured play. In the event of inclement weather physical activities are restricted to the gymnasium.
For all Students: Indoor enrichment activities occur in the Gymnasium and Building C’s Art Studio, Music Room, Media Room, Fun Zone, Library and All-Purpose Lounge.
The ASEP Community participates in cleanup and dismissal preparation at the end of each day.
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS TEACH OUR PROGRAMS
Qualified child education professionals who have successfully completed background checks and are certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid run our programs.
Program leadership and supervision is provided by the After School Coordinator, Aftercare Teachers, and screened volunteers. All staff members undergo fingerprinting and background checks. Staff members are trained in First Aid and CPR/AED and Epi-pen Administration.
CONVENIENT PICKUP & PAYMENT MANAGEMENT
Use the ProCare app to let us know you have arrived. Pickup by 6:15 p.m. to avoid a late fee. Hours are 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Use the ProCare app to handle payment and manage your account easily.
There is street parking available along Utah Ave NW. Upon arrival parents must scan the posted QR code along with their 4 digit PIN to sign students out for dismissal. If you lose your 4 digit PIN the ASEP Coordinator can provide you with it.
AFFORDABLE TUITION
UPDATED FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Monthly tuition for 5-day week participation is $495.
Monthly tuition for 3-day week participation is $335.
Tuition is due the first Friday of every month using the ProCare platform.
There is an annual $60 activity fee.
For part-time (3-day week) families only: ECC will also offer a $35/child rate per day for periodic use of an additional day (requires advanced notification and approval by Administration)
We offer a 5% discount for a second or third child also on the 5-day week plan.
A non-refundable application fee of $35 and a one month’s security deposit of $495 (refundable) or $335 (3-day/week enrollees) is due upon registering for ASEP. The security deposit will be refundable in full when 30 days notice is given prior to a child’s withdrawal from the program.
PROGRAMMING ON DCPS DAYS OFF
There are days scheduled throughout the school year when DCPS is closed for Professional Development and Parent-Teacher Conferences, our program is closed.
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2025-2026 CALENDAR
AUGUST 8/25/25 - FIRST DAY ASEP
SEPTEMBER
9/1 Labor Day CLOSED
OCTOBER
10/09 & 10/10 - SCHOOL CLOSED, ASEP OPEN* @ 3:15pm -6:15pm (Parent Drop Off Day)
10/13 CLOSED - Indigenous People’s Day Holiday
NOVEMBER
11/03 - SCHOOL CLOSED, ASEP OPEN* @ 3:15pm -6:15pm (Parent Drop Off Day)
11/11 - CLOSED - Veterans Day Holiday
11/26 - 11/28 - CLOSED - Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
12/22 - 12/31 - Closed - Winter Break
JANUARY
1/1-1/2 CLOSED - New Year’s Day, Schools closed
1/19 - SCHOOL CLOSED, ASEP OPEN* @ 3:15pm -6:15pm (Parent Drop Off Day)
1/21 - CLOSED - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
1/26 - SCHOOL CLOSED, ASEP OPEN* @ 3:15pm - 6:15pm (Parent Drop Off Day)
FEBRUARY
2/13 - SCHOOL CLOSED, ASEP OPEN* @ 3:15pm - 6:15pm (Parent Drop Off Day)
2/16 - CLOSED - Presidents’ Day Holiday
MARCH
3/12 & 3/13 - SCHOOL CLOSED, ASEP OPEN* @ 3:15pm - 6:15pm (Parent Drop Off Day)
APRIL
4/6 - SCHOOL CLOSED, ASEP OPEN* @ 3:15pm - 6:15pm (Parent Drop Off Day)
4/13- 4/17 - CLOSED - Spring Break
MAY
5/25 - CLOSED - Memorial Day Holiday
JUNE 6/17 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, LAST DAY OF ASEP
* ASEP opening on DCPS Professional Development and Parent Teacher Conference Days is contingent on number of students signing up in advance.