My School DC is the common application and public school lottery for DC Public Schools (DCPS) and DC public charter schools (PK3 – Grade 12). Few public charter schools that serve PK3 – Grade 12 do not participate in My School DC. Additionally, adult public charter schools, DCPS Opportunity Academies, community-based pre-K programs, daycares, and private and parochial schools do not participate in My School DC. For more information about these programs, please contact them directly.
Public charter schools not participating in My School DC in SY21-22 that serve PK3 – grade 12:
- Kingsman Academy PCS (grades 6-12)
- St. Coletta Special Education PCS
Community-based PK Options
The District of Columbia offers free, high quality PK for residents through community-based organizations (CBOs).
To be eligible for enrollment, children must be DC residents and be three (3) years of age on or before Sept. 30 of the program year for which the child is being enrolled, or be no older than five (5) years of age after Sept. 30 of the program year for which the child is being enrolled. Applications for this program are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis by the participating CBOs; not through My School DC. If interested in enrolling a child at one of the participating CBOs below, please contact the CBO directly.
A complete list of licensed child care providers in the District of Columbia that meet your specific criteria such as type of care, age of child, location, services needed and more can be found at My Child Care DC. For assistance, call (202) 829-2500.
Participating Community-based Organizations
Associates for Renewal in Education, Inc.
45 P St NW, Ward 5, (202) 483-9424
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6:30pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
1470 Irving St NW, Ward 1, (202) 387-6755
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Big Mama's Children Center
4680 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW, Ward 8, (202) 563-5303
Hours of operation: M-F, 6:30am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
128 M St NW, Ward 6, (202) 842-9090
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-11:30pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Bright Start Early Care & Preschool
1202 Kennedy St NW, Ward 4, (202) 722-2273
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6:30pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
1420 Columbia Rd NW, Ward 1, (202) 332-4200
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Children's Hut
510 Kennedy St NW, Ward 4, (202) 722-0885
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Christian Tabernacle Child Development Center
712 Randolph St NW, Ward 4, (202) 882-8232
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
CommuniKids Preschool and Children's Language Center
4719 Wisconsin Ave NW, Ward 3, (202) 363-0133
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Dawn to Dusk Child Development Center
657 Lebaum St SE, Ward 8, (202) 562-6196
Hours of operation: M-F, 6am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
2800 13th St NW, Ward 1, (202) 387-4434
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
640 Anacostia Ave NE, Ward 7, (202) 727-5604
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc.
1719 13th St NW, Ward 2, (202) 462-3375
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
5331 Colorado Ave NW, Ward 4, (202) 248-7827
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
209 Upshur St NW, Ward 4, (202) 462-3636
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Happy Faces Early Learning Academy, LLC
1905 9th St NE, Ward 5, (202) 529-5437
Hours of operation: Sun-Sat, 5am-6am (24 hours)*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Home Away from Home CDC, Inc.
414 R St NW, Ward 5, (202) 487-1067
Hours of operation: M-F, 6am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Ideal Child Development Center
801 Rock Creek Church Rd, NW, Ward 4, (202) 722-0633
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-11pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
2525 Ontario Rd NW, Ward 1, (202) 506-4607
Hours of operation: M-F, 7:30am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
1227 25th St NW, Suite 101, Ward 2, (202) 803-2494
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Kids Are People Too
408 61st St NE, Ward 7, (202) 397-1099
Hours of operation: M-F, 7:30am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Kuumba Learning Center
3328 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Ward 8, (202) 563-5971
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
3400 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Ward 8, (202) 279-4900
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Nation's Capital Child and Family Development
2229 M St NE, Ward 5, (202) 388-7560
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am -6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Paramount Child Development Center
3924 4th St, SE, Ward 8, (202) 562-3404
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am -7pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
2000 Rosemount Ave NW, Ward 1, (202) 265-9885
Hours of operation: M-F, 7:45am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Spanish Education Development (SED) Center
4110 Kansas Ave NW, Ward 4, (202) 722-4404
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
St. Phillips Child Development Center
2001 14th St, SE, Ward 8, (202) 678-1640
Hours of operation: M-F, 7am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
4224 6th St SE, Ward 8, (202) 561-0595
Hours of operation: M-F, 6am-6pm*
Before and after care available at cost (Accepts vouchers)
*Please contact provider to confirm hours of operation.
Adult public charter schools:
- Academy of Hope Adult PCS
- Briya PCS - Adult Education
- Carlos Rosario International PCS
- Community College Preparatory Academy PCS
- Goodwill Excel Center PCS
- LAYC Career Academy PCS
- Maya Angelou PCS - Young Adult Learning Center
- The Family Place PCS
- The Next Step PCS / El Próximo Paso PCS
- YouthBuild PCS
DCPS Opportunity Academies:
The ReEngagement Center
The ReEngagement Center (100 42nd St. NE) offers a range of services to 16-24 year old DC residents not currently in school and who don’t have a high school diploma or GED, including:
- Assessment of academic and non-academic needs to develop individualized reengagement plans
- Assistance identifying best-fit educational options, including public and public charter schools, community based organizations, and faith based organizations
- Support during the re-enrollment process
- Ongoing support for at least one year after enrollment occurs
Learn more at https://backontrackdc.osse.dc.gov. Questions? Walk in or call 202.671.2539. The ReEngagement Center is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.