JEAP: Peace of Mind for Parents. Fun and Friends for Kids for over 30 Years!
The John Eaton Afterschool Program, Inc. (JEAP) has provided childcare to Eaton students before and after school since 1983.  JEAP is a play-based program that offers a variety of age-appropriate, creative activities to help the children grow in an atmosphere of support and trust. Children may participate in arts and crafts, play with board games and manipulatives, engage in dramatic play, read and socialize.  A portion of every afternoon is spent on the playground, weather permitting. Children engage in gross motor activities that give them a chance to let off steam after the school day. JEAP also provides healthy snacks and quiet spaces for homework.
Extracurricular classes such as piano, art, Spanish, and chess are offered for additional fees. Sessions typically last for 8 weeks and are offered throughout the school year.
What are JEAP's hours?
JEAP operates every day that DCPS schools are open.
Children may come to the Before School Program as early as 7:30 am, and may be picked up from the Afterschool Program as late as 6:30 p.m. JEAP also provides childcare on all DCPS half days and during John Eaton HSA meetings. Drop-in services are available for children who are not enrolled in the JEAP program on a regular basis.

​Drop-in fees are $25 for before school and $40 after school. Families with more than one child enrolled in JEAP receive a 10% discount on tuition fees for all children after the first one​.  Tuition assistance is available for eligible families.  Please contact the JEAP office for more information. 
JEAP costs for 2024-25 School Year Pricing
Days per Week Before-School Care After-School Care
1 $40/Month $165/Month
2 $60/Month $225/Month
3 $80/Month $285/Month
4 $105/Month $345/Month
5 $125/Month $405/Month
To pay JEAP tuition, please leave a check in the JEAP lockbox OR pay through Tuition Express. Once you submit your Tuition Express form (available by the lockbox) along with a voided check, you can set up your account for payments.

How do I contact JEAP?
Phone: 202-363-5847
Fax: 202-282-0074 
Email: [email protected]

How do I enroll my child(ren)?
Families enrolled in JEAP during the 2024-25 School Year may use this link (can also be used for new siblings). Families completely new to JEAP for the 2024-25 School Year may use this link.
All forms must be completed and tuition must be paid before your child can attend the program. 
How is JEAP organized?
JEAP is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is independent of John Eaton Elementary School that operates on-site. It is governed by a board of directors composed of parents whose children attend JEAP. Download JEAP Bylaws. Board elections are held each spring and we’re always looking for new members! For more information or to join the board, email [email protected].

Practical information

Before School Info:
  • Before school begins at 7:30 AM. Please make sure to drop your children off at 7:30 or later. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate early arrivals.
  • Children will be allowed to have breakfast at 8:15 AM (if they desire or need to do so)
  • Students are escorted to their line up areas at 8:40 to begin their day
  • If DCPS has a delayed opening, JEAP will not have before school programming. Similarly, if DCPS closes early, JEAP will close at the same time.
After School Info:
  • After school hours are from 3:15-6:30
  • All students will be escorted from their classroom to JEAP areas
  • In order to pick up your child(ren), you (or authorized pick up persons) will have to sign them out at the security desk. Children are called via walkie talkie and either escorted to the front hallway (for PK&K students) or will be walking down to the front hallway.
  • We will begin charging tuition fees in September. If you use tuition express, the fees will be deducted by September 5.
  • JEAP provides daily snacks for children, please do not bring any unless your children have specific dietary needs/allergies/restrictions
  • Extracurricular classes are scheduled to begin the week of September 12. Enrollment for the classes will take place on Wednesday, September 7 via email at 7:00PM. If you are receiving that email, you are on our list and will receive the email to enroll your child for Extracurricular classes
  • Extracurricular Classes available for this session: Art, Chess, Knitting, Soccer, Theater, Science. The schedule and costs of classes will be sent home this week both by flyer and by email.
  • For children picked up after 6:30, there will be a late fee. The late fee is $5 per family until 6:45. After 6:45, the charge is $1 per minute. The late fee can be paid by venmo: @JEAP_DC

In-kind donations
JEAP is always looking for the following in good condition:
  • children's books
  • balls
  • tablets (iPad/android)
  • toys (hot wheels, etc.)
  • arts & crafts supp.
  • board games
  • dolls
Additionally, JEAP is always on the lookout for recyclable materials for crafts/arts projects i.e. toilet paper and tissue rolls, oatmeal canisters, tissue/shoe boxes, pringles/chip canisters. They also welcome gently used toys, puzzles, books, magazines (appropriate), markers, crayons, color pencils, pencils, etc (a big thanks to those who've donated already, you are so appreciated) your donations, are always welcomed and definitely help our program run smoothly. These donations, can be dropped off during the week to the JEAP office. 

Have Questions or Concerns? Contact [email protected] for operations related questions or [email protected] with comments or concerns.

John Eaton Afterschool Program
3301 Lowell St NW
Washington, DC 20008
[email protected]
202-363-5847
EIN: 52-2107842

JEAP Leadership
Operations
  • Monika Lawrence--Executive Director
  • Lonnell Butler--Operations Manager

Board of directors
Members
  • Grace Benson
  • Thomas Mahoney,
  • Marc Rigas
  • Catherine Sims
  • Angeline Somerville
  • Dan Steinberg
  • Vilma Williams