Create with Anita

109 Heartland Street, Cochrane, AB

Licensed through BGC of Cochrane, flat fee day care rates, and access to child care subsidy for eligible families:

DAY CARE (ages 3-5) Monday to Friday

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE (Grades 1-6) Monday to Friday

AFTER SCHOOL CARE (Grades 1-6) Monday to Friday

Art Projects

Activities

Rates

The following care is available Monday to Friday:

  • Day Care for ages 3 to 5 years

  • Before School Care for Grades 1 to 6

  • After School Care for Grades 1 to 6

Day Care

AGES: 3-5 years old

TIME: Please inquire

DAYS: Monday to Friday (Closed Statutory Holidays)

FULL-TIME: $326.25 per month

PART-TIME: $230 per month

DROP-IN: $35 (up to 5 hours of care) OR $70 (more than 5 hours of care)

What’s Included:

Lots of fun, engaging activities such as play time with stuffed animals, pretend play, colouring, painting, reading, crafts, play dough, sensory bins, and more. We also walk to the playground every day the weather is suitable - for an hour of outdoor fun!

  • one-on-one personal instruction as well as group instruction

  • healthy snacks (and lunch if staying during noon)

  • all art, craft, and learning supplies

  • HEPA filtration in day care area

  • children registered as Full-Time or Part-Time receive care on all school closure days that fall on regularly attended days (except for Statutory holidays)

Lunch options (not every option is available every day):

  • guacamole & tortilla chips, carrot sticks with dip or plum tomato slices with salt/pepper, and cheese string or soy milk or pumpkin seeds

  • cubed chicken & half a pita, carrot sticks with dip or plum tomato slices with salt/pepper, and cheese string or soy milk or pumpkin seeds

  • hummus & half a pita, carrot sticks with dip or plum tomato slices with salt/pepper, and cheese string or soy milk or pumpkin seeds

  • chickpea salad & half a pita, carrot sticks with dip or plum tomato slices with salt/pepper, and cheese string or soy milk or pumpkin seeds

  • vanilla yogurt & fresh fruit (apples, grapes), carrot sticks with dip or plum tomato slices with salt/pepper, and cheese string or soy milk or pumpkin seeds

Before School Care

AGES: Grades 1-6

TIME: Please inquire

DAYS: Monday to Friday (Closed Statutory Holidays)

FULL-TIME PRICE: Please inquire

DROP-IN PRICE: Please inquire

Eligible families can apply for the Alberta child care subsidy as long as they attend at least 50 hours in a given month.

After School Care

AGES: Grades 1-6

TIME: 2:30pm-5:00pm

DAYS: Monday to Friday (Closed Statutory Holidays)

FULL-TIME: $375* per month (2:30-5:00pm) OR $450 per month (2:30pm-6:00pm)

DROP-IN: $25* per session (2:30-5:00pm)

*an additional charge of $10/day if your child stays past 5pm (up until 6:00pm) unless they are enrolled in the Full-Time program that runs until 6:00pm

Upon arrival, kids have some time to relax and socialize while enjoying a healthy snack.

Each child may choose their own activities:

  • free play

  • crafts

  • sewing

  • painting

  • drawing

  • colouring

  • Legos

  • puzzles

  • jewelry making

  • cookie decorating (occasionally available)

Your child can choose to work on art at a large art table, find quiet time on one the comfy sofas (perfect spots for reading books or working on puzzles), or sit in a quiet nook. Kids may work together or individually, whichever they prefer.

Eligible families can apply for the Alberta child care subsidy as long as they attend at least 50 hours in a given month.

Please note that PD Days are NOT included. If you require care on a PD Day, refer to the rates below.

Creative PD Day / Snow Day / School-Hours Care

AGES: Grades 1-6

TIME: See details below

DAYS: Please inquire for availability

RATE: $60 per child (8:00am-2:30pm) OR $75 per child (8:00am-5:00pm)

Your child can choose to work on art at a large art table, find quiet time on one the comfy sofas (perfect spots for reading books or working on puzzles), or sit in a quiet nook. Kids may work together or individually, whichever they prefer.

Activities include:

  • free play

  • crafts

  • sewing

  • painting

  • drawing

  • colouring

  • Legos

  • puzzles

  • jewelry making

  • cookie decorating (occasionally available)

Healthy snacks and food are included in the price:

  • Morning Snack - 9:45am

  • Lunch - 11:30 am (please see options listed in the Day Care section)

  • Afternoon Snack - 2:45pm

About Anita

Photo of Anita Bartlett - Out of School Care in Cochrane, Alberta.

From a very young age, I loved having a quiet, cozy spot to drift away into creative things.

I’ve put much thought and care into the design of my creative learning space - where kids can learn to play independently or collaboratively, as well as engage in activities such as painting, drawing, colouring, crafts, play dough, hand sewing, reading books, puzzles, Legos, sensory bins, and daily playground visits.

My educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, as well as an Associate of Fashion Design degree from Parsons School of Design in New York City. I’ve been a freelance graphic designer for over 25 years, creating illustrations for children’s fabric, fashion, and gift packaging.

Originally from Nova Scotia, I’ve made Cochrane my home for the past 8 years.