Before and after-school programs run on ClassDojo

From morning drop-off to evening pickup, share updates, photos, and reminders with every family in one free app. Many of them already use it with their child's school.

“It's really important that we're able to directly communicate in a way that aligns with our mission and vision with our families — and ClassDojo allows us to do that instantly.”
— Anthony Avery
Out of School Time Coordinator
Arts for Learning Maryland

45M+

children, families, and teachers use ClassDojo in 180 countries

90%+

of US K-8 schools use ClassDojo, so families already know it

190+

languages, translated automatically for every family

80%

of family messages are read the same day they're sent

Reach families before they're back in the pickup line

Pickup happens in a blur, and the parent you needed to catch is already pulling away. ClassDojo gives your team one place to send the schedule change, the snack reminder, or a photo from homework time, so families read it on their phone instead of catching ten rushed seconds at the curb.

Mrs. Bitz

Emre's been a great helper! He even stayed after today to help clean up.

Emre's parent

Love that!

Everything your program needs to keep families close

The families you serve are already here

Many of your families already use ClassDojo with their child's school, so joining your program takes a tap. No new app to download, no accounts to chase, no clipboard by the door.

Messages families actually read

Send a schedule change, a pickup reminder, or a quick note from your phone, and families can reply. Everything translates automatically into 190+ languages.

Show families the afternoon they missed

Post photos and videos from homework time, snack, and the gym, so families see how the afternoon went before they reach the parking lot.

Events, sign-ups, and reminders

Set up family nights, early-release days, and closures with volunteer and sign-up slots, send reminders that land before the day arrives, and sync it all to Google Calendar.

Every site in one account

Run programs at several schools from a single account, send one announcement that reaches all of your families, and watch a real-time feed of what staff are sharing across every site.

Check kids in as they arrive

One-click check-in for your morning and afternoon rosters, with built-in reporting for when someone asks who was there.

Simple for every staff member

Add your team in one go, and new hires can start the week they're hired. No training day, no IT ticket.

Free accounts for your whole team

Unlimited free staff licenses, permissions you set by role, and staff messaging so the closing shift knows what happened at 3pm.

Newsletters worth opening

Build a monthly program newsletter with ClassDojo's custom Canva integration, then send it to every family in a few clicks.

Top of the class for privacy

We put privacy and trust first. We never share students’ information with advertisers, and we use the latest and best security practices to keep you safe at all times.

Download the app

Free for your staff and your families. Share updates in seconds, schedule tomorrow's reminder tonight, and get read receipts so you know it landed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ClassDojo free for our program?

Yes. ClassDojo is free for your program, your staff, and your families. ClassDojo offers optional services directly to families, like ClassDojo Plus and Dojo Tutor, and that's what keeps it free for everyone else. We never sell personal information, and we never share it with advertisers.

Which age groups does ClassDojo work for?

Programs use ClassDojo with every age they serve, from pre-K care through middle school. Staff choose what each group sees, so a kindergarten room and a fifth-grade homework club do not look the same.

How do our staff get set up?

Each site lead creates an account and sets up their group in a few minutes, from a phone at the site. No IT project, and no waiting on the district.

How do families join?

Staff share an invite link or code, and families connect from the free app on their phone. Many families already use ClassDojo with their child's school, so there's often nothing new to download at all.

How is our program's data protected?

Your program's information belongs to your program. ClassDojo is COPPA-compliant, never sells personal information, and never shares it with advertisers — see our privacy and security page for the full detail.

Our families already use ClassDojo at school. Do they need a new account?

No. Families connect to your program from the same app and the same account they already have, so your updates arrive alongside their child's school. One app for the school day and the program on either side of it.

Does ClassDojo really work outside of schools?

It started in schools, but two-way family communication, stories and updates, staff oversight, and reporting translate naturally to after-school and community programs. Programs across the country already use it.

Can directors see what staff share with families?

Yes. Authorized admins can review communication records, helping directors stay informed and support their teams.