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Now Enrolling · 2026–2027 School Year · DFW

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Elevated After-School Care

A structured, school-aligned after-school program designed to integrate seamlessly into your campus while supporting student success.

After SET is an educator-led program serving elementary campuses across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. We provide structured homework support, enrichment, social-emotional learning, and safe supervised dismissal every afternoon.

📚 Homework Support ❤️ SEL ✨ Enrichment 🛡️ Safe Environment 📍 On Campus 🕒 Dismissal – 6:30 PM

📅Monday – Friday

👦Kinder – 5th Grade

📍Dallas – Fort Worth

🕒Dismissal – 6:30 PM

🛡️Safe and Structured

Why After SET Exists

The Village Has Quietly Disappeared.

A Message From Our Founder

"I grew up in a time when after school meant something. Boys and Girls Clubs. Summer programs. Experiences that showed me a world I did not know existed. I look at children today and I see something missing. Most kids go home to a screen. Parents are overworked. The village that used to wrap around a child after school has quietly disappeared. After SET is my attempt to bring it back. Not just a place to do homework. A place where children are seen, challenged, exposed to new experiences, and genuinely have fun."

Denise SuttonFounder, After SET
TIA Exemplary Certified Educator · 10 Years in the Classroom

The Research Is Clear

After School Changes Everything.

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Higher Grades

40%

of students improved reading and math grades.

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More Belonging

8 in 10

students feel more connected to school.

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Academic Confidence

74%

of K–6 students say after school helps them learn.

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Test Score Gains

+20 pts

higher on standardized math tests vs. unsupervised peers.

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Movement and Play

Daily

Active games and play build strength, focus, and healthy habits.

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Friendship and Fun

68%

improved homework completion and looked forward to coming back.

Sources: Afterschool Alliance · U.S. Dept. of Education · Youth.gov

For Schools

Simple for Your School. Powerful for Your Families.

After SET partners with elementary campuses to offer structured, on-site after-school programming that supports student success while providing families with safe, reliable afternoon care and organized dismissal.

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On-site after-school coverage

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Structured daily programming

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Aligned with your campus schedule

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Clear supervision and dismissal procedures

Ready to Get Started?

Spots Are Limited

Join our waitlist today and be the first to know when enrollment opens at a campus near you for the 2026–2027 school year.

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Our Story

Built by an Educator.
Designed for Schools and Families.

After SET was founded by Denise Sutton, a Dallas-area educator with 10 years of experience in Texas classrooms and a TIA Exemplary designation.

She saw firsthand what happens when children leave school without structured support in the afternoon and built the program she wished existed.

Our Mission

Every Child Deserves a Great Afternoon

After SET bridges the gap between the school day and home, giving children a safe, structured, and enriching environment where academic success and personal growth happen side by side. After SET was built because every child deserves more than somewhere to wait. They deserve somewhere to grow.

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Fun Is Built Into Every Day

Slime. STEM challenges. Art. Minute to win it games. Guest experiences. Joy is not an add-on at After SET. It is the whole point.

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Homework Done Every Single Day

Educator-led support every afternoon. Your child comes home finished and ready for dinner. No more evening battles.

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Safe, Known, and Seen

Limited enrollment means your child is never lost in a crowd. They are known by name and supported by someone who genuinely cares about them.

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Growing the Whole Child

Academics, social-emotional learning, movement, and enrichment woven into every afternoon. We develop children, not just supervise them.

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Right on Their Campus

No transportation stress. After SET operates directly on your child's school so pickup is simple and familiar at the end of your workday.

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Educator Led, Not Just Staffed

Every hour is planned with purpose by someone who has spent a decade learning what children actually need to thrive.

A Day in the Life at After SET

Sample Daily Flow

(Adjusted to your campus schedule)

Your child spends their afternoon with us learning, growing, and genuinely having fun. Homework gets done. Skills get sharpened. And children go home energized and asking to come back tomorrow. Here is what a typical afternoon looks like.

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Arrival and Snack

3:00 – 3:20 PM

Students arrive, grab a snack, and settle in. We ease the transition from school mode to After SET mode in a calm and welcoming space.

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Homework Hour

3:20 – 4:30 PM

Our core commitment to families. Educator-led support every single day. Every student leaves this block with homework complete. No more evening battles at home.

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SEL Time

4:30 – 4:50 PM

Structured check-ins, empathy building, and social skills. Children talk, connect, and grow together. We develop the whole child, not just the student.

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Movement Break

4:50 – 5:00 PM

Bodies that move learn better. A quick energizing reset before enrichment. Playground time, yoga, or games, whatever gets the energy flowing.

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Enrichment, The Fun Part 🎉

5:00 – 5:45 PM

This is where childhood happens. Slime. STEM challenges. Art projects. Minute to win it games. Guest experiences. Every week something new and children genuinely look forward to this block every single day.

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Free Play and Wind Down

5:45 – 6:15 PM

Board games, puzzles, and social time. A calm and natural wind-down that eases children into pickup mode without a jarring transition.

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Pack Up and Dismissal

6:15 – 6:30 PM

Organized, safe, and smooth. Parents pick up in a familiar place and children go home happy, finished, and ready for tomorrow.

Why After SET

This Is Not Your Average After School Program

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Safety First, Always

Every element of our program starts with your child's physical and emotional safety. You will always know exactly where your child is and what they are doing.

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Homework Actually Done

No more evening battles. Our educator-led homework hour means your child comes home finished and ready for dinner, not dreading the next two hours.

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On Your Child's Campus

No transportation headaches. We operate right at your child's school so you pick them up in one familiar place at the end of your workday.

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Whole-Child Focus

Academics, social-emotional learning, movement, and enrichment balanced every single day. We develop children, not just watch them.

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Intentionally Small

Limited enrollment means your child is seen, known by name, and supported. Never lost in the crowd or waiting for attention.

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Real Educator, Not a Babysitter

Every session is planned with purpose. This is what happens when a real classroom teacher builds an after school program from the ground up.

Tuition

Straightforward, Family-Friendly Pricing

After SET tuition is based on your campus schedule and enrollment. Contact us to learn about pricing options available at your campus.

What Is Included

✓ Structured Academic Support ✓ Daily Snack ✓ SEL Activities ✓ Enrichment ✓ All Supplies ✓ Safe Environment

Follows the school calendar · Limited spots available per campus

👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling Discount Available 📅 Flex Enrollment Available

Contact Us About Pricing

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When does enrollment open? +

We are currently collecting waitlist interest for the 2026–2027 school year. Once we confirm a campus location, waitlisted families will be the first to know and will have priority access to spots.

How do I pay for the program? +

Tuition is billed weekly through our secure online platform. Parents will receive an invite to set up automatic payments once enrollment is confirmed. We do not accept cash as a primary payment method.

What grades do you serve? +

After SET serves students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade currently enrolled at our partner campus.

Is there a registration fee? +

Yes, a one-time registration fee is required to secure your child's spot once enrollment officially opens. This covers program setup and your child's materials.

How do I know my child will be safe? +

Safety is our foundation. All staff pass thorough background checks, the program operates on a secured school campus, and parents receive pickup confirmation. You will always know exactly where your child is.

What if my child misses a day? +

We understand life happens. Attendance and billing policies will be clearly outlined in your enrollment agreement. Reach out directly with any scheduling questions.

Join the Waitlist

Secure Your Child's Spot

Enrollment is limited. Join our waitlist today and be the first to know when spots open at a campus near you for the 2026–2027 school year.

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You're on the list!

Thank you for your interest in After SET. We will be in touch as soon as spots open at a campus near you. We cannot wait to meet your child.

For Schools and Administrators

Bring After SET
to Your Campus

We are actively seeking campus partners for the 2026–2027 school year. A partnership with After SET comes at no cost to the campus and provides families with reliable, high-quality after-school care.

What a Partnership Looks Like

Simple for Your School.
Powerful for Your Families.

After SET operates on your campus in alignment with your school's policies and schedule. We manage the day-to-day operations while maintaining clear structure, supervision, and communication.

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We Connect for a Brief Call

A quick conversation to learn about your campus needs and share how After SET works. No pressure, no commitment.

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We Handle Enrollment and Communication

After SET connects directly with your families and manages registration, billing, and ongoing parent communication. Your staff stays focused on what they do best.

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We Operate On Your Campus

We work within your cafeteria or a designated space after dismissal. Students stay on campus in a structured, supervised environment with organized transitions through pickup.

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Your Families Are Supported

Working families in your community gain access to a safe, structured afternoon program led by an experienced educator. That kind of support strengthens the whole school community.

Benefits to Your School

Zero Cost.
Maximum Value.

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No Cost to Your School

After SET is fully parent-funded. Your campus provides space, we handle the rest.

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Educator-Led from Day One

After SET is founded and led by a TIA Exemplary designated educator with 10+ years of experience in Texas elementary classrooms.

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Academic Support Built In

Daily structured homework time helps students stay on track and prepared for the next school day.

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Structured, Safe, and Reliable

Organized dismissal, clear supervision, and a consistent afternoon routine that families and schools can count on every day.

Ready to Talk?

Let's schedule a brief call.

Reach out directly and we will be in touch within 24 hours.

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