Nature-based before & after school care in South Portland

The school day starts and ends outside, not on screens. Room to roam after the bell with both structured and unstructured activities.

K to 5th grade

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Grades

K to 5th

Hours

Before school from 7am, after school until 6pm

No school?

Full days with us, at no extra cost

Drop-off & pickup

Walked to and from Skillin Elementary

Life in Eagles

Calm mornings, active afternoons

An easy start

Breakfast at the center, then a walk to Skillin together, right to the school door.

Homework, done

Time to work on homework after snack, with teachers there to help.

Outside every afternoon

Hikes, nature walks, gardening, and real science experiments in the woods and garden, whenever the weather is safe.

Teamwork and creativity

Group games, creative arts, and big projects built together, plus field trips on school breaks.

Tuition

Eagles tuition

One weekly price covers before school, after school, snow days, and days off from school. School vacation weeks and summer are optional, with their own rates below.

School year$285 /week

School vacations and summer (optional)

Full time$345 /week

3 days$265 /week

2 days$235 /week

Breakfast and an after-school snack are included, plus lunch on school break days. Siblings save 10% on the oldest child's tuition. We accept DHHS child care subsidies.

Other programs

Hatchlings6 weeks to 18 months Fawns18 months to 2.5 years Fox Kits2.5 to 3.5 years Owls3.5 to 5 years

Outdoors, rain or shine Seasoned teachers Daycare & preschool, 6 weeks+ Before & after school, K–5 Part-time options Lunch & snacks included 7am–6pm, all included

Come meet the Eagles

Tours take about 30 minutes. Meet the team, see the classrooms, and walk the trails.

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