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🎒 Ages (Grade 1 and Up)
Out-of-School Care
(Grade 1 and Up)
For more than two decades, we have given working parents a safe place for school-age children outside of school hours. St. Francis offers licensed out-of-school care in Edmonton, Viking, and Grande Prairie for children in Grade 1 and up.
👬 1:3 Ratio
📍 3 Centres
🏠 Dedicated Preschool Rooms
A Safe, Structured Environment
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Alberta’s Caregiver Ratio
Alberta requires one educator for every 15 school-age children, and we meet that ratio in every OSC group.
On busier days, we often staff above the ratio so children get focused attention, especially during homework time and activity transitions.
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Drop-Off, Pickup, and No Transportation
We do not provide transportation between schools and our centres. Families arrange that directly, often by walking from a nearby school or by parent or guardian pickup.
Pickup is tracked through signed registers, and only authorized adults listed on each child’s enrollment form may collect a child.
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Dedicated School-Age Spaces
School-age children have their own areas separate from younger groups, with homework tables, reading corners, and active play zones.
Spaces are sanitized on a documented schedule, and children have input on how the room is set up and which materials get rotated in.
Please note: we do not provide transportation between schools and our centres. Families arrange drop-off and pickup directly.
What a Day Looks Like
Sample Schedule (Before and After School)
Before-school program (when school is in session):
| 7:00 AM (most centres) | Drop-off and quiet activities |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast or morning snack |
| 8:00 AM | Free play and games |
| 8:30 AM | Departure to school (parent or guardian arranged) |
| 3:00 PM | Arrival from school (parent or guardian arranged) |
| 3:30 PM | Snack and free time |
| 4:00 AM | Homework help or quiet reading |
| 4:30 AM | Outdoor or active play |
| 5:30 PM | Group activities, art, or games |
| 6:00 PM (most centres) | Pickup window closes |
Homework Help and Quiet Time
Homework time is a daily fixture. Children have a quiet space, reference materials, and an educator nearby for questions.
We do not replace classroom teachers, but we make sure homework gets started, and we flag any concerns for parents to follow up on.
Activities, Snacks, and PD Day Care
Each week includes art, sports, board games, music, and outdoor time. We provide morning snack and afternoon snack at no extra cost.
PD days, school breaks, and summer programs run as full-day OSC, with field trips, special activities, and themed weeks.
How We Support Development
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Daily Communication with Parents
You will hear from us about how your child handled their day: what they enjoyed, how homework went, and any concerns we noticed.
Handoffs at pickup and a quick written note are standard, with longer conversations available on request.
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Friendship and Self-Confidence Support
Educators watch for signs of stress, exclusion, or struggle, and step in early when something needs attention.
We formally meet with parents each quarter to discuss what we are seeing, both the wins and the challenges.
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Open-Door Policy
Parents are welcome to drop in any time during operating hours. If you want to visit on a lunch break or call to check in, just ask.
There is no need for an appointment, and no question is too small.
Our Out-of-School Care Team
By the Numbers
50+
15+
100%
Qualifications and Training
Every OSC educator holds post-secondary credentials in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field in recreation, plus current CPR and Standard First Aid.
Many have additional training in behaviour support, group facilitation, or coaching, and several have been with St. Francis for over a decade.
Ongoing Professional Development
Our staff complete a minimum of 50 hours of paid professional development each year, covering topics like inclusion, conflict resolution, and recreation programming.
Training is built into the work week, not asked of staff outside their regular hours.
Find Out-of-School Care in Edmonton, Viking, & Grande Prairie
Our out-of-school care runs at all five St. Francis centres. Each has its own director, dedicated school-age space, and full team.
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Have a younger child? See our Kindergarten program for ages 4.5 to 6. See our full Programs hub for everything we offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you pick up from or drop off at schools?
Do you offer care on PD days, school breaks, and summer?
Will my child get help with homework?
My older child is 11. Are they too old for OSC?
Visit Our Out-of-School Care Program
The best way to see whether our OSC program is right for your family is to walk through one of our centres. Tours run year-round and take about 30 minutes.
We are a Canadian family-owned daycare, which means the same family that started St. Francis 25 years ago still oversees how every after-school day unfolds. Ready to enroll? Download the registration paperwork from our Parents Zone.
Have a question first? Contact us at Info@stfrancisdaycare.ca or call your nearest centre. We will get back to you within one business day.
