⚠️ Not CWELCC Eligible · Before & After School: $41.00/Day · Full Day: $59.00/Day · Ages 6–12 Years · 2026
After a long day in school, our program involves children in a unique mix of academics, social engagements, and extracurricular activities. It runs as Before & After School Care during school days, and Full Day Care during all school closures — PD Days, March Break, Summer, and Winter Break.
Before & After School · Full Day · Ages 6–12
The School-Age program runs in three modes throughout the year — giving older children a safe, engaging space before school, after school, and on every closure day.
A productive morning with learning centres and snacks before the Busy Bees bus takes children to school. After school, children return for snacks, outdoor play, and focused activities to close out the day.
On PD Days, March Break, and Winter Break, school-age children enjoy a well-rounded full day — two outdoor sessions, learning centres, lunch, a reading/quiet period, afternoon snack, and structured activities.
July and August bring weekly themed activities, cooperative games, arts, dramatics, excursions, the Snuggle Up Reading Program, and limited electronics use. Full day schedule applies throughout.
Structured predictability gives school-age children the stability they need to decompress after school and engage fully during full closure days.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| MORNING — Before School | |
| 7:00 – 7:50 | 🧩 Learning Centre (Children's Choice) |
| 7:50 – 8:20 | 🥐 Morning Snacks / Getting Ready for School |
| 8:20 – 8:30 | 🚌 Busy Bees Bus Transportation to School |
| AFTERNOON — After School | |
| 3:30 – 3:45 | 🏫 Arrival from School / Washroom / Cloakroom |
| 3:45 – 4:20 | 🍎 Snack / Free Play |
| 4:20 – 4:30 | 🧥 Cloakroom / Washroom |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | 🌳 Playground / Gross Motor Activities Indoors |
| 5:00 – 5:15 | 🧤 Cloakroom / Washroom |
| 5:15 – 5:40 | 🎓 Learning Centre / Small Group Circle |
| 5:40 – 6:00 | 📚 Quiet Activities |
| 6:00 PM | 🌙 Child Care Closes. Good Night! |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 9:00 | 🌅 Good Morning! Free Play / Morning Snack |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | 🧥 Cloakroom / Washroom |
| 9:15 – 10:15 | 🌳 Playground / Gross Motor Activities Indoors |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | 🧤 Cloakroom / Washroom |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | 🧩 Learning Centre (Children's Choice) |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | 🚿 Washroom |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 12:15 – 1:00 | 📖 Reading / Quiet Activities |
| 1:00 – 2:45 | 🎨 Learning Centre (Children's Choice) |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | 🚿 Washroom |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | 🍎 Snack / Free Play |
| 3:30 – 4:00 | 📚 Quiet Activities |
| 4:00 – 4:15 | 🧥 Cloakroom / Washroom |
| 4:15 – 5:15 | 🌳 Playground / Gross Motor Activities Indoors |
| 5:15 – 5:30 | 🧤 Cloakroom / Washroom |
| 5:30 – 6:00 | 🌙 Quiet Activities / Wind Down |
| 6:00 PM | 🌙 Child Care Closes. Good Night! |
Inclement Weather Policy: When the Peel District School Board closes schools or cancels buses, Busy Bees Child Care will also be closed. No refund of fees or adjustment of days will be made as operating costs continue to be incurred.
Our school-age program fosters exploration, play, and inquiry. Older children take initiative and are encouraged to lead activities during the program.
Twice daily, based on children's current interests — a platform for expression, creativity, and skill at every age.
Two one-hour outdoor sessions daily. Indoor alternatives during inclement weather (below -10°C with wind chill).
Independent reading encouraged throughout the day — including the Snuggle Up Reading Program during July and August.
Twice daily — topics introduced with group discussions, games, and materials. Children lead activities and collaborate.
Shelf toys and materials rotated weekly to maintain engagement, curiosity, and variety in the classroom.
Weekly excursions during full-day school closure programs. Written parental consent required for each trip.
Busy Bees provides bus transportation to and from local neighbourhood schools for the Before & After School program — at no extra cost, subject to seat availability.
Transportation Permission Form must be signed during registration before the service can be used
Bus rules in place for the safety of children and staff — parents must help enforce these rules
In rare mechanical situations, transportation is cancelled and a Full Day program is offered at no extra cost
To follow the safe arrival policy, parents should inform the Busy Bees team if their child is not attending the before or after school program on any day.
No reimbursements issued for bus cancellations under any circumstance
Children are transported to school in the morning and picked up after school — safe, reliable, and at no extra cost to families.
Busy Bees serves freshly cooked, nutritious Lunch and Snacks daily through our Licensed In-house Kitchen, run by a Certified Food Handler. Approved by a Registered Dietitian.
No outside food permitted except in documented olfactory sensitivity cases with prior written authorization. All such foods must be peanut and tree nut free, in pre-prepared containers with a full ingredient list.
Freshly prepared meals every day — balanced, nutritious, allergy-aware, and inspected by Peel Public Health.
The health and safety of every child is our foremost responsibility. Busy Bees maintains a fully secured facility and a Zero-Tolerance code of conduct for all school-age children and parents.
Front door accessible only via FOB access keys issued to authorized parents and staff.
All staff, students, and volunteers hold a current VSC, renewed every 5 years.
All educators hold Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
Program staff are Registered Early Childhood Educators recognized by the Ministry of Education.
A clear code of conduct applies to all school-age children and their parents at all times.
Annual inspections, MTO guidelines, and daily pre/post-trip safety checks by licensed driver.
FOB Key Policy: Keys are issued during registration and must be returned upon withdrawal. Keys must not be shared with alternate pick-up persons. Misplaced keys must be reported immediately to deactivate them.
Enrollment is subject to spot availability. We accommodate up to 15 School-Age children in the Before & After School Program. School-Age children are not eligible under CWELCC.
Call us or submit your child's details via the Waitlist form on our website.
Per spot availability, Busy Bees will invite you for an in-person tour of the facility.
Make the initial deposit and collect Registration Documents to confirm your child's place.
Submit all completed Registration Documents before your child's start date.
Our educators use How Does Learning Happen? — Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years. The School-Age program is built around four foundational conditions for children to grow and flourish.
School-age children thrive with a strong sense of belonging outside of the school environment. At Busy Bees, each child is valued for who they are. We build supportive peer relationships and collaborate with families to ensure continuity between home, school, and the centre. Children feel connected and part of a warm, consistent community.
After a full day at school, routines, outdoor play, snacks, and quiet time are thoughtfully planned to help school-age children decompress, self-regulate, and recharge. We address physical and mental health and encourage open communication between staff, children, and families.
School-age children are capable, independent explorers. We provide an environment where they can take reasonable risks, be challenged, and develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and social skills through active play, group projects, and creative activities. Children take initiative and lead activities.
We respect the diverse languages and cultures of all families. School-age children communicate through words, creativity, leadership, and collaboration. We provide language-rich environments, reading programs, group discussions, and creative activities that allow every child to express themselves with confidence.
Reach out today to check availability and secure your child's spot in our School-Age Program.
