Gleneagles After School Care Program

Our After School Care program offers school-aged children meaningful opportunities to explore the natural world through hands-on, outdoor experiences. Through imaginative play and guided activities, children develop creativity, physical coordination, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. The program also fosters social development, cooperation, and emotional awareness in a supportive peer environment.

Details

Location

Gleneagles Elementary School/Gleneagles Community Centre

Ages

5-12 years

Days Available

Monday -Friday

Schedule

2:30-6:00pm

Monthly Prices

Five days a week - $500

Four days a week - $400

Three days a week - $300

Two days a week - $200

Kindergarten fees

Five days a week - $400

Register

Please click on the link below to register for the Gleneagles After School Care program.

Please write the name of the program that you are interested in applying for in the ‘additional notes’ box when completing the registration form.

Register Here

Meet the Team

Emma Daly

ECE/ Forest Educator /Team Lead

Born and raised in North Vancouver, Emma has been working with children since 2013 and holds an ECE diploma from Langara College. Currently completing a Bachelor’s in Child and Youth Care at UVic with plans to pursue a Master’s in Counselling, they bring a passion for creativity, inclusivity, and helping children celebrate what makes them unique. Outside of Saplings, Emma is a musician and artist who enjoys writing music, exploring nature, and finding inspiration in the imagination of the children they work with.

Austin Merenyi Amuchastegui

Forest Educator

Austin (he/him) is a licensed service dog trainer with PADS, where he has worked since June 2023, focusing on advanced training and care for dogs aged 12 months and up. He recently joined the Saplings team and often brings service dogs in training along as part of their socialization and development. Austin is always happy to share his knowledge—feel free to reach out with any questions about service dogs or the training process.

Mahboubeh (Mahi) Shafiei Alavijeh

ECEa/ Forest Educator

Mahi is an experienced educator with over a decade in the field and holds a Bachelor’s in English Language Teacher Training from Esfahan University. She is currently completing her Master’s in Leadership in Education at Trinity Western University and pursuing her ECEA certification, with additional training in autism, neurodiversity, and special education. Passionate about play-based and inclusive learning, Mahi brings creativity, compassion, and a strong commitment to supporting every child’s unique potential in the outdoor classroom.

Evan Hancock

Forest Educator

Bio coming soon

FAQs

Is this program eligible for Affordable Child Care Benefit?

Yes.

Will snacks be provided?
Yes, a small snack is provided to the children after school everyday.

Is there an inside facility?
Yes, we have access to the rainbow room at Gleneagles Community Center. But remember, we are a forest school! So you won’t see us inside too much!

Where do I pick my child up?
The students often go to various forest spaces available to them at Gleneagles. You will receive a message from the educators if the pick up location changes. Typically pick up will be at the Rainbow Room at the Community Centre by 5:30pm.

For more information regarding our programming, please visit the General FAQs page.