Welcome to Wonder,
Prince George’s County Public Schools

2023-2024 Registration is now open. Enroll your child today!

Enroll Now
Click the link below to be notified when registration opens for Andrew Jackson Academy, Meadowbrook Elementary (Previously Woodmore), Carmody Hills Elementary, Concord Elementary, Doswell E. Brook Elementary, Highland Park Elementary, Edward Felegy Elementary, Longfields Elementary and William Paca Elementary

2023/2024 Weekly Rates

Before and After School
3 days per week $65.00
5 days per week $85.00

Other Options
Daily Before School $8.50 per day
Daily After School $13.00 per day
5 Visit Punch Pass $90.00 per pass

Annual Registration Fee
$50.00 per family

Discounts
Sibling 10%
Military 15%
Reduced Lunch 12%
Free Lunch 15%

Hours
7:00 a.m. to Start of School
Dismissal to 6:00 p.m.

Locations
Accokeek, Allenwood, Apple Grove, Ardmore, Arrowhead, Avalon, Barack Obama, Benjamin Foulois, Brandywine, Capitol Heights, Clinton Grove, Cora Rice, Doswell, Francis Scott Key, Gladys Noon Spellman, Glenarden Woods, Heather Hills, Hillcrest Heights, John Bayne, John Hanson, JP Hoyer, Kettering, Kingsford, Lake Arbor, Maya Angelou French Immersion, Meadowbrook, Melwood, Overlook Spanish Immersion, Panorama, Patuxent, Perrywood, Potomac Landing, Robert R. Gray, Rosaryville, Suitland, University Park and Waldon Woods Elementary Schools

Our Programs

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, at no additional charge! 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.

Meet Your Area Managers

Richard Johnson
rjohnson@alphabest.org
240.682.5964

Hello, my name is Richard Johnson. I have been working with AlphaBEST since 2016, starting as a Group Leader. I am currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Business Management. I believe that our children are our future and it is our responsibility to model positivity and hope every second of every day! I look forward to serving our students and families of Prince George's County.

My schools: Avalon, Ardmore, Barack Obama, Clinton Grove, Cora Rice, John Bayne, Lake Arbor, Overlook, Suitland, Woodmore

Stacey Watson
swatson@alphabest.org
240.229.5470

Hello, my name is Stacey Watson. I have had the pleasure of working with AlphaBEST since 2013! I have worked in Early Childhood Education and School-Age Childcare for nearly 20 years! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. I believe that children's success in our programs requires a partnership between the families, school administration, and AlphaBEST. I look forward to providing your children with fun, exciting, and educational activities while giving you peace of mind that your children are being well cared for.

My schools: Allenwood, Doswell, Edward Felegy, Heather Hills, Highland Park, Longfields, Maya Angelou, Panorama, Potomac Landing, Rosaryville, William Paca

Sabrina Taylor
staylor@alphabest.org
240.209.0372

Hello, my name is Sabrina Taylor. I have worked in the education field for 15+ years! My passion for children has led me on my journey to work as a childcare provider, site director, paraprofessional educator, and substitute teacher. I believe that all children should have the opportunity to grow, learn, and explore as much as possible. I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, and shopping. As an Area Manager for AlphaBEST, I look forward to nurturing a safe and inclusive environment for the families of Prince Georges County.

My schools: Arrowhead, Brandywine, Francis Scott Key, John Hanson, Kettering, Kingsford, Melwood, Perrywood, PE Williams, Robert Gray, University Park

Tara Johnson
tjohnson@alphabest.org
202.934.2163

Hello, my name is Tara Johnson. I have 20 years of childcare experience and hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Development. In addition to AlphaBEST, I spend my weekends as a Residential Assistant for HARC of Charles County, working with individuals with disabilities and special needs in a group home setting. When not at work, I am passionate about attending Live Local Band events, traveling, spending time with friends and family, being active in my community service organization, riding motorcycles, and cheering on those Dallas Cowboys during Football season. I feel that children should turn every experience into a learning experience. I am honored to be in such an advantageous position helping to shape children's formative years by being a positive role model for them.

My schools: Accokeek, Apple Grove, Capital Heights, Concord, Benjamin Foulis, Glenarden Woods, Hillcrest, JP Hoyer, Patuxent, Spellman, Waldon Woods

Frequently Asked Questions

AlphaBEST Education has been providing before and after school programs since 2005. We currently serve approximately 30,000 students in 16 states. Family is important to us. We are a family-owned business and we take pride in the relationships we build with students, their parents, district staff, our staff, and the local communities that we become part of.
At AlphaBEST, we believe in the power of wonder, enabling and encouraging children to use their innate sense of imagination as we expand their horizons. We do far more than provide a safe, nurturing environment for children before and after school — we create rich, immersive experiences through a variety of enrichment activities including coding & robotics, digital animation, engineering, drama, arts, fitness, and more.
A daily snack is provided every day. Students are welcome to bring their own nut-free snacks from home if they prefer. All surfaces and cleaned before and after snack, and all students will wash hands prior to eating.
At AlphaBEST, we pride ourselves on our incredible staff members. Our staff will always be immediately visible for school administration, parents and students. You’ll recognize them by their AlphaBEST identification badge, and branded t-shirt. AlphaBEST follows all procedures and regulations related to a license Child Care program including all staff passing numerous fingerprinted background checks. All staff participate in an extensive training program which provides everything they need to know about operating a safe and inclusive program for our students.
The answer to this depends on your specific school district. If your district allows, we will operate camps during most national holidays. If your child’s school is closed due to weather or other unpredictable circumstances, AlphaBEST will likely not operate either.
AlphaBEST believes in creating learning environments where all children are welcome, and that includes children with special needs. Our staff receives special training to ensure that children with special needs can increase their skills and build their potential in meaningful, authentic enrichment opportunities. We will collaborate with our Inclusion Specialists, families, and school to ensure that your child has every opportunity to be successful in our program. To discuss your specific needs, please contact your Area Manager.
AlphaBEST employs a Tiered System of Supports we call Creating Connected Communities. All students actively participate in building the foundation for our after-school community where they discuss the importance of their community, the rules, and respecting and welcoming each other. When students struggle within those parameters, our staff will provide additional support to that student and will share the progress with the family. If additional supports are not successful, our staff will arrange a meeting with the family to explore additional options.
Student safety is a top priority for AlphaBEST. Our staff are trained in all emergency procedures and drills that align to each specific school and district. In addition to preparedness for responding to weather, earthquakes, fires, and intruders, staff are trained in first aid including CPR, airborne illnesses, epi-pen administration, etc. Staff clean all surfaces regularly and students wash hands periodically, before snack and at other designated times during the program.
Go to www.alphabest.org and click on "Locations" to find your location. The Enroll Now button on this page will take you to our student enrollment system.
Yes! You are able to change your child(ren)s schedule online in our student enrollment system. If you are adding days, your request may be subject to availability in the program. Requests may take up to 3 days to process and your billing will adjust at the start of the next billing period, following the approval of the change.
Weekly payments are due every Monday. Monthly payments are due the first Monday of each month.
A non-refundable registration fee is charged to secure you child(ren)'s spot in our program. Tuition is due when the program begins.
Yes! We are pleased to offer our families a variety of discounts. Discounts available for your school are shown on our website page for your school district. To apply for a discount, please go to: https://www.alphabest.org/discounts/
Scholarships and state subsidized aid are available in most regions. Please contact us for additional information.
Sorry, we do not provide refunds for absences such as illness and vacation. Your tuition holds the space in our program.
No refunds will be given for programs that are canceled because of school closures due to weather or other issues out of our control.
Tuition is based on the number of school days in the academic calendar year and does not bill for holidays and other planned school days off. The total tuition for the academic year is divided into equal weekly or monthly payments.
Our FEIN# is 20-2042559.
This can be accessed through your EZCT parent portal or by contacting your Customer Care specialist. When payments are made, a receipt is automatically emailed to you.