Latchkey

What is Latchkey? It's a program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade that is offered before and after school during 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 percent self-funded. Staffing is based on a 1 to 15 ratio.

Children must be 5-12 years of age. 5-year-olds must be enrolled in kindergarten. 
To participate in summer latchkey, children must have completed kindergarten.

Enrollment for Summer 2026 Latchkey begins Monday, March 23.

Enrollment: Enrollment is first come, first served. Parents can pick up enrollment paperwork from any latchkey site but paperwork must be turned in at the site you're registering for.

Cost: $50 enrollment fee. $125 per week per child