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.
Program Details
Location
Gleneagles Elementary School/Gleneagles Community Centre
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Ages
5-12 years
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Days Available
Monday -Friday
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Schedule
2:30-6:00pm​
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Monthly Tuition Fees
Kindergarten
Five days a week - $430
Four days a week - $363.20
Three days a week - $272.4
Two days a week - $216
One day a week - $108
Grade 1 and up
Five days a week - $532.50
Four days a week - $426
Three days a week - $319.50
Two days a week - $228.80
One day a week - $118
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.
Julia Lotz
Forest Educator
Julia has lived in West Vancouver her whole life. She loves working with children and spending time in nature.
In her free time, Julia enjoys being active, playing sports, making crafts, and baking. She has worked on the North Shore with child care and school age programming for the last 18 months. Currently she is also working part-time at Upper Lynn Community Centre as an Early Years Instructor. Julia has a diploma from Capilano University and is hoping to pursue her ECE certification in the near future.
FAQs
​Is this program eligible for Affordable Child Care Benefit?
Yes.
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Will snacks be provided?
Yes, a small snack is provided to the children after school everyday.
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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!
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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.
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Can I add or change dates once I’ve registered?
Yes, we are able to accommodate date changes; however, please note that these changes can take up to two weeks to process. Mid-month registrations also require up to two weeks to finalize. To request a change, please contact our Enrollment Administrator, Steph, who will be happy to assist you. saplingsreg@gmail.com
For more information regarding our programming, please visit the General FAQs page.