We partner with AlphaBest for Before- & After-School Care for I Dream PCS Learners

Alphabest is waiving the registration fee and charging 50% per week while it waits for the voucher approval process to be complete.

All families with questions (pricing, curriculum, staff, etc.) should contact Artemisia Patterson, District Manager, at: apatterson@alphabest.org or 202-381-8368. ​
BEFORE SCHOOL HOURS:
7:00 am - 8:30 am

AFTER SCHOOL HOURS:
3:30 - 6:30 pm (PK)
4:00 - 6:30 pm (Elem)

Program location: Cafeteria
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Pickup/Drop-Off: Cafeteria Door/Back Lot

Frequently Asked Questions for Before- and After-Care 

What are the Before- and After-care programs like at I Dream PCS? 
Our programs are designed to give you peace of mind when your child is not in school. Experienced, caring, and licensed staff ensures your child is safe, engaged, and happy! Every student participates in enrichment activities every day! Coding, Robotics, Art, Drama, Spanish, Mandarin, Sign Language, Fitness & Sports, and Engineering/Maker Activities keep your child engaged and having fun every day at AlphaBEST! Snacks, homework help, recreation, and student-choice clubs are also provided to every student.

AlphaBest follows the same COVID-19 Protocols in place at our school district. 
> For more information, download our AlphaBest one-pager. 
How much does it cost? Do you accept vouchers? What is the payment process? 

All families that are interested in AlphaBEST (pricing, curriculum, staff, etc.)  should contact Artemisia Patterson, District Manager, at: apatterson@alphabest.org or 202-381-8368. 
  • Alphabest is in the process of securing the ability to accept vouchers as payment. 
  • $30/week for before care and $65/week for aftercare- 50% off while waiting on voucher process
  • Weekly tuition is due every Monday or monthly tuition is due the first Monday of the month at AlphaBest.org.  
  • Credit/debit cards or checking accounts are accepted
  • Late fees are processed on Thursday
  • Account will be suspended after 10 days without payment
Who can I reach out to with questions or if I need help? Is there an online portal?
AlphaBest ​is staffed by verified educators and caregivers. 
  • School Site: idreamcharter@alphabest.org and 202-740-6244
  • Area Manager: Artemisia Patterson, apatterson@alphabest.org
  • Voucher: Shannon Hampton-Lewis, 202-580-5951 or Artemisia Patterson, 202-381-8368.

AlphaBest.org has a Parent Portal. There, you can do the following: 
  • Enroll a child, Make a payment, Set up Auto-pay, Change a schedule, Add a child, Change authorized pick up list, View statements
  • For additional support including updating personal info or help with billing, you can reach out to Customer Service at dccustomerservice@alphabest.org and 336.293.0003. You must mention you are an I Dream PCS family.
​What are AlphaBest's Policies and Procedures?
  • Please report absences to your Site Director via email or site phone
  • Each child must be escorted in and signed in and out of the program daily by an authorized adult listed on the child’s enrollment form. Any unknown authorized adult picking up a child will be asked to present identification when picking up.
  • All customer service requests must go through the parent portal or the customer service department. Site Directors and Area Managers are not able to issue refunds or change schedules/enrollment.
  • ALL BILLING/SCHEDULE CHANGES MUST HAVE A TWO WEEK NOTICE