Our Story
For two decades, Capitol Language Services, LLC (now known as CLS) has been a cornerstone in our community, providing exceptional before and after-school care that parents trust and children love. As a local, independent business with deep roots in the community, we've perfected the balance between structured learning and joyful exploration that helps children thrive beyond regular school hours.
THE CLS DIFFERENCE
- 20 Years of Excellence: Our experienced team brings proven expertise to every program we develop
- Safety First: Comprehensive safety protocols and fully trained staff ensure peace of mind for parents
- Structured Learning Environment: Thoughtfully designed activities that balance academic support with creative play
- Personalized Attention: Lower staff-to-student ratios than typical programs allow for meaningful connections
- Flexible Scheduling Options: Morning and afternoon programs to accommodate family needs
CLS PROGRAMS (monthly fee)
STARTING DATE
K-5th grades: Monday, August 24, 2026
Pre-K: Thursday, August 27, 2026
PROGRAM OPTIONS AND FEES
- Before care: $173/month
- Package of 10 morning drop-ins: $210 (limit one package per school year). 24-hour notice required for each drop-in.
Deposit Requirement: For monthly services, a non-refundable deposit equal to one month's tuition is required to secure your child's spot. With at least 30 days' notice, this deposit will be applied to the last month of enrollment.
SCHEDULE
Before care is held inside the school, daily, from 7:30 AM to 8:35 AM
DETAILS
When children come in before their day begins, they can do the following: read independently, have story time, and play educational games with the instructors (such as Legos, Apples to Apples, etc.) CLS instructors transition the children to their daytime teachers
ENRICHMENT CLASSES - TRISMETER 1 (one-time fee)
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Friday |
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3:15-4:15 PM |
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| 4:15-5:15 PM |
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HOW TO ENROLL
Follow these steps to complete your child's registration and secure their spot.
I have a Procare account
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Login to your MyProcare account
Log in using your username and password to access your account and begin registration.
Login to MyProcare
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View available registrations
Once logged in, check the Alerts section of your MyProcare dashboard.
- Look for the blue “View” button next to “Registrations are available”
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Begin Re-Registration
- Select “Begin Re-Registration” to start the process
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Select your child
Choose your child from your account profile to proceed with registration.
Need to enroll another child not on Procare yet? Email enrollment@capitollanguageservices.com with the first name, last name, and date of birth of the student that needs to be added. Once the CLS office confirms, please proceed to the next step. -
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Choose your program(s)
Select the programs that work best for your child.
- Use the green “Register” button to browse available programs
A deposit is required to reserve your spot. The monthly tuition authorized matches your initial deposit, applied to cover the final month's tuition.
Set up recurring payments
You will receive a text or email with instructions to complete a payment authorization form through Procare Tuition Express. Tuition fees are due monthly between the 5th and 10th of the month and can be canceled with 30 days' notice. Your deposit amount will be applied to cover the final month's tuition.
Need help? Contact our office at 202-597-5453 if you experience any difficulties with the registration process.
I don't have a Procare account
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Create your Procare account
Use the link below to complete the student and family registration form through Procare and establish your account.
Create an account
Please allow 24–48 hours for your registration to be reviewed and accepted by the CLS office before proceeding to the next step. -
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Login to your MyProcare account
Once your registration has been approved, log in to your MyProcare account to begin enrolling in programs.
Login to MyProcare
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View available registrations
Check the Alerts section of your MyProcare dashboard.
- Look for the blue “View” button next to “Registrations are available”
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Begin Re-Registration
- Select “Begin Re-Registration” to start the process
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Select your child
Choose your child from your account profile to proceed with registration.
Need to enroll another child not on Procare yet? Email enrollment@capitollanguageservices.com with the first name, last name, and date of birth of the student that needs to be added. Once the CLS office confirms, please proceed to the next step. -
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Choose your program(s)
Select the programs that work best for your child.
- Use the green “Register” button to browse available programs
A deposit is required to reserve your spot. The monthly tuition authorized matches your initial deposit, applied to cover the final month's tuition.
Set up recurring payments
You will receive a text or email with instructions to complete a payment authorization form through Procare Tuition Express. Tuition fees are due monthly between the 5th and 10th of the month and can be canceled with 30 days' notice. Your deposit amount will be applied to cover the final month's tuition.
Need help? Contact our office at 202-597-5453 if you experience any difficulties with the registration process.
ENROLLMENT PERIODS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-27
| Trimester | Schedule | Enrollment period | Enrollment period covers |
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| Trimester 1 | August 24, 2026 – November 24, 2026 60 days (14 weeks) | June 15, 2026 – July 15, 2026 |
During this period you can:
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| Trimester 2 | November 30, 2026 – March 19, 2027 65 days (15 weeks) | Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 |
During this period you can:
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| Trimester 3 | March 29, 2027 – June 17, 2027 55–57 days (13 weeks) | Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 26, 2027 |
During this period you can:
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Important details
The enrollment period is the only time to submit new enrollments, schedule changes, or withdrawals for the upcoming trimester — for all programs including before-school, after-school, and enrichment classes.
To make any change, please submit a schedule change/withdrawal form during the enrollment period stated above. For example, if your child attends Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Trimester 1 but needs to switch to Tuesday and Friday for Trimester 2, a schedule change form must be submitted during Trimester 2's enrollment period.
Not riding the bus? CLS can register your child for before-school and after-school with a 10 business days' notice — no need to wait for the enrollment period.
Please note: Communicating a change to the Brent school administration does not automatically update your CLS enrollment. Parents are responsible for submitting both the bus survey to the Brent administration and the CLS enrollment/change/withdrawal form to CLS during the enrollment period.
CLS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Our after-school program is held at Meyer Swing Space - 2501 11th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, from 3:00 PM to 6 PM, Monday- Friday, following DCPS Calendar.
Our after-school structure includes snack time (not provided by CLS), outdoor time, a fun activity together such as arts and crafts for Pre-K through 1st grade, or STEM and indoor activities for the upper grades.
Children are dismissed by their morning teacher to our CLS team, from inside the building.
Instructions and further details will be sent to families prior to the first day of school.
FAQ
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER PAYING THE DEPOSIT?
Your enrollment process begins with a deposit payment through Procare. Once completed, you'll receive a link to set up your recurring monthly payments, which will run from September 2025 through May 2026. Your initial deposit will be applied to your final month's tuition (June 2026). Completing this step is necessary to secure your enrollment. For more details about all applicable fees, please refer to our Parent Handbook.
HOW ARE MONTHLY FEES CALCULATED?
Tuition is calculated based only on days when school is in session throughout the academic year. This total is divided into ten equal monthly installments, so your payment remains the same each month regardless of how many program days occur in any given month. We do not offer per-day billing or monthly prorations for student absences.
DOES CLS OFFER FINANCIAL AID?
Yes, CLS provides financial assistance for families in need. Please complete this application to be considered for financial aid.
HOW DO I ACCESS MY STATEMENT/MONTHLY RECEIPTS?
- Log in to your Procare account
- Click on the "View Account Ledger" link in the account balance section on the right
- Navigate to the "Reports" section
- Select "Customer Statement"
- Click "Run Report".