A village where every child is known by name.
Beyond the Bell a 4.0 Experience provides students and families a safe, structured, educational, and nurturing environment before and after the regular school day.
Built by our community, for our community.
Beyond the Bell a 4.0 Experience was created out of a simple truth we saw in our own neighborhoods: working families needed more than childcare — they needed a partner. A place where children could keep learning, keep laughing, and keep growing long after the last bell of the school day.
What started as a grassroots vision to serve Black and brown children with dignity, joy, and academic excellence has grown into a full before & after-school experience — one that honors culture, celebrates individuality, and treats every child like they belong here, because they do.
We believe every child deserves to be known by name. To be greeted by adults who see their brilliance. To have space to be silly, curious, and courageous. That's the "4.0 Experience" — a full-circle commitment to the whole child.
Who we serve
Students ages 4–13 and the families that love them. We serve 15–45 students per site with a focus on community, character, and care.
Why we exist
Working families need reliable, high-quality care that does more than supervise — it supports the whole child. Beyond the Bell is built to be that trusted extension of home and school.
What we focus on
- Homework assistance & academic support
- Literacy and reading enrichment
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Character education & leadership
- Health, wellness & physical activity
- Creative arts & enrichment experiences
- Positive peer interaction & friendship