School pickup and drop-off
We drive children to and from school, so you're not racing across Leduc.
6 – 12 years
After school, they've got somewhere fun to be.
School-age kids need a place to unwind, eat, move and see friends while you finish work. We drive them from school, feed them and keep them busy, and you pick up a happy kid.
What we focus on
Out-of-School Care at Little Otters
Snack and unwind
An evening snack and time to relax after a long school day.
Homework space
A quiet spot to get started on homework or reading.
Play, sport and projects
Outdoor play, games, crafts and field trips on school breaks.
A day in this room
What a day looks like.
- Before school: morning care and drive to school
- After school: pickup at the school door
- Snack and catch-up
- Homework and reading time
- Outdoor play or a group project
- Pickup or a ride home
Every room follows a consistent routine of play, meals, rest and learning. See the whole day.
See it in action
School age at Little Otters, on video.
Ratios & safety
More eyes on every child.
Alberta sets the maximum number of children each educator can care for. As a licensed centre, we follow these ratios.
Kindergarten and school-age1:15educator : children, max 30 per group
Source: Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Regulation. How we keep children safe.
Included every day
- Hot lunch cooked in our kitchenPlus an evening snack before home time.
- TransportationTo and from school, and pickup and drop-off from home.
- Daily Lillio updatesPhotos and notes from your child's day.
- Inclusive supportWe work with FSCD, GRIT and PUF, including speech support.
Questions
School age FAQs
More answers on our FAQ page, or call 780-986-6848.
Check school age availabilityIs there a subsidy for out-of-school care?
Yes. Families earning under $90,000 can apply to Alberta's Child Care Subsidy Program for grades 1–6 in licensed care (up to $366 a month, more in July and August). Use our funding estimator.
Do you offer care on school breaks and PD days?
Ask us about care on non-school days and in summer when you check availability.
Can you pick up from home too?
Yes, we offer pickup and drop-off from home as well as school transportation. Ask how it works for your address.
See the school age room in person.
Book a 20-minute tour to meet the educators, see the room and ask anything about out-of-school care.