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After School Literacy
Helping every child grow, thrive, and shine—through literacy and beyond.
Bethlehem Center
951 Evans Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.332.7911
Polytechnic Center
3100 Avenue I
Fort Worth, Texas 76105
817.531.2803
Wesley Center
3600 N. Crump St
Fort Worth, TX 76106
817.625.8205
About the Program
UCC’s Education Literacy Program provides children with the tools to achieve academic growth and long-term success in a nurturing environment that supports both learners and their families. This licensed childcare program serves youth from pre-K through age 13, during after-school hours, summer, spring break, and FWISD staff waiver days.
Alongside caring classroom instructors, each center is staffed with an Early Childhood Literacy Specialist and a Literacy Specialist focused on assessment, intervention, and curriculum development. All Literacy Specialists are highly experienced, TEA State-Certified professionals who deliver proven strategies and individualized support—helping every child grow in confidence, thrive academically, and develop essential social skills.
Includes
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Licensed Childcare
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Daily freshly prepared hot meal & snack for youth
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Family resource events & food pantry available
Small Group Reading Support
Personalized attention helps children build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and experience the joy of steady progress at their own pace.
Interactive Literacy Centers
Hands-on activities turn reading practice into exploration, sparking curiosity and helping children see themselves as capable learners.
Certified Literacy Specialists & Caring Classroom Instructors
Guided by expertise and compassion, children receive both the proven strategies and emotional support needed to thrive academically and socially.
Exciting Enrichment – From Art and Science to Music and Motion
Creative and active experiences broaden children’s horizons, encourage self-expression, and nurture well-rounded growth beyond the classroom.
Daily Message
Each day begins with a focused literacy message that connects skills to real-world learning, reinforcing consistency, structure, and a sense of accomplishment.
Technology Settings
Children engage with age-appropriate technology tools that make learning interactive, strengthen digital literacy, and prepare them for future academic success.
Students who don’t master basic reading skills by 3rd grade are 6x more likely to not finish high school.
77%
Of UCC students who entered below grade level GAINED
81%
Of all UCC
students GAINED
84%
Of 3rd – 5th grade UCC students GAINED
58%
Of UCC students reading at or above grade level
(compared to 24% at local
schools UCC serves)
according to UCC 2023-2024 school year assessments.
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UCC's Nutritional Meal Program provides over 98,456 meals each year for youth in our afterschool & summer programs. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are prepared fresh on site in UCC's commercial kitchen by dedicated meal & kitchen staff.