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
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
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