Before and After School

Latchkey is a program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade that is offered before and after school through the school year. Students have fun and enjoy friends while under the supervision of caring adults. The program is tailored to meet the developmental characteristics and needs of each individual child. Certified teachers direct the USD 259 district programs and follow the Kansas Department of Health and Environment guidelines. District sites are licensed child care facilities and 100% self-funded.

Who can participate?

Children must be 5 – 12 years of age. 5-year-olds must be enrolled in kindergarten. Enrollment is first come/served. Staffing is based on a 1 to 15 ratio. Wait lists are maintained at each site.

When is it available?

Latchkey is open on days school is in session. Check with your individual site for exact times. Most sites run approximately two hours before and after school. Summer programs are available at some sites.

What does it cost? 

• All Latchkey prices are the same: $5 (reduced-price lunch eligible) or $6 (full pay) per day, with a two-day minimum per week.
• A non-refundable $20 registration is paid at the time of enrollment. You are not guaranteed a spot without paying this fee.
• The third and each additional child in each family attending will pay ½ price of weekly fees. Registration is not half price.
• Payment for the week is due at the beginning of the week. A $5 late fee is charged on any balance due on Friday closing.
• Late pickup of your child after closing will result in a charge of $1 per minute per child. ALL sites close at 6:00 pm.
• We accept DCF. 

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