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Butterfly Room

After-School Care, Ages 5 to 12 Years.

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Butterfly Room · After-School

After-School Care

Ages 5 to 12 Years

A safe, engaging space for children to unwind and participate in free-play the way they don't get to at school.

Led by Early Childhood Educator Assistants & Inclusive Care Specialists

Age Range

5–12 Years

Hours

After School–5:00pm

Ratios

Low, Licensed

Snacks

Included Daily

Outdoor Time

Daily, Active Play

  • Time for decompression
  • Daily balanced snack (fresh fruit, vegetables & grains) at no added cost, to steady energy after a long school day
  • Active outdoor & indoor play
  • Calm wind-down before pickup
Certified Inclusive Care Specialists

Meet Your Educator

Why This Stage Matters

After a full day of holding it together at school, many children fall apart the moment they see a trusted face at pickup — a sign of a nervous system finally getting to rest, not a discipline problem. Read more about how we support this transition in our After-School Restraint Collapse guide.

A Typical Afternoon in the Butterfly Room

School Pickup

Arrival

Children arrive from school and settle in with a familiar face.

Snack Time

Balanced Snack

A fresh, energizing snack to steady them after a long school day.

Free Play

Decompression Time

Unstructured play the way kids don't get to at school.

Active Time

Outdoor & Indoor Play

Active games and movement to burn off the day's energy.

Wind-Down

Calm Activities

Quiet games, reading, or crafts before pickup.

Pickup

Family Hand-Off

A calm, personal goodbye with your child's educator.

Butterfly Room Photos

Photos Coming Soon

We're building our photo gallery for the Butterfly Room — check back soon, or come see it in person on a tour.

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