Early Childhood Academy PCS

Join us as we prepare for a successful 2026-2027 school year! Parent Orientation is Thursday, August 20th in the ECA Multipurpose Room.

Grades 1st–3rd: 10:00–11:30am and
PK & K: 1:00–2:30pm

We’ll walk you through our policies and procedures, share health and wellness information, and go over parent support and before/aftercare options. You’ll also get to meet your child’s teacher and pick up their free uniform shirt! See you there!

Our 4th Annual Party on the Playground was one for the books! Students and families came together for an evening of food, lawn games, water play, cotton candy, Kona Ice, and jumping in the moon bounce.

Beyond the fun, families also took advantage of free shoes, uniform giveaways, dental exam registration, and aftercare registration.

But most of all, what made this day special was seeing teachers and families engaging, connecting, and embracing one another. That’s what Party on the Playground is really about.

Thank you to every family, student, teacher, and staff member who came out and made this year’s event so special.

We’re excited to announce ECA’S Little Free Library is officially installed!

Huge thanks to SoundExchange and our partner The Bookshelf Project, Inc. for donating our Little Free Library. Because of you, more children in our community will receive access to books that inspire, educate, and empower.

A very special thank you to our Registrar, Ms. Parker, whose dedication made this Little Free Library possible for the students of ECA and the Washington Highlands community! Your commitment to literacy doesn’t go unnoticed.

Stop by, grab a book, leave a book, and pay it forward.

Tomorrow’s the day! Join us for our Party on the Playground, Friday, July 31st from 5-7 PM. Bring the whole family for games, food, and a chance to learn about enrollment for the 2026-27 school year.

📍885 Barnaby Street SE, Washington DC

All children must be accompanied by an adult. We can’t wait to see you!

Today in Summer Boost, our rising 3rd graders took an exciting journey to Japan through the pages of Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen. To cap off their cultural exploration, they tried mochi for the first time. The soft texture and explosion of flavors offered a sensory experience that was both educational and fun.

This literary adventure sparked students curiosity and deepened their appreciation for diverse traditions, showing that reading can truly open the door to the world!

Have you ever tried mochi? Share your favorite flavors with us!

This summer, our students had a fantastic day with Farmer Mike at our ECA garden, picking fresh fruits, flowers, and veggies. Afterward, everyone enjoyed a fresh salad and watermelon from the garden. Yum!

DC SUN Bucks provides $120 in extra grocery benefits to families in our community. Each eligible student will receive a one-time $120 benefit.

Use the new DC SUN Bucks enrollment checker to see if your child is automatically enrolled for 2026 benefits or if you need to apply.

Already enrolled or applied? Create an account with the new DC SUN Bucks online portal to manage your family’s SUN Bucks account, learn how to request a replacement card, and more!

Find both new tools and learn more at: sunbucks.dc.gov

Remember! Keep your card for next year. Benefits will be added to it for enrolled students each year.