School Year Latchkey
Please read carefully, as the procedures for enrollment have changed.
- Fill out the online Google Form for EACH child you would like to enroll (linked in the green bar below).
- Due to the limited number of spots available, a Latchkey director will contact you within two business days to confirm services (after you've filled out the Google Form). At that time, the director will set up a time for you to come into the office to return payment and paperwork. Please do not return payment or paperwork until a director has contacted you. 26-27 Special Permissions Form
- A non-refundable $10 registration fee along with the first two weeks of care are due at the time of enrollment and must be made in person.
ESTIMATED SPOTS AVAILABLE AT EACH SITE
Derby Hills Latchkey: Limited availability for both AM & PM services
Stone Creek: AM: Full, PM: Limited availability
Swaney: No openings at this time--full for both AM & PM services.
Tanglewood : AM (including Mon AM): 0 openings (full); PM: limited availability
Wineteer: Limited availability for both AM & PM services
- All outstanding balances must be paid prior to enrollment.
- If using DCF Child Care Subsidy, a valid care plan must be present at the time of enrollment and list your specific Latchkey site as the provider. All DCF payments MUST BE MADE IN PERSON AT YOUR LATCHKEY OFFICE.
Before and After School Care
Latchkey provides Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) licensed childcare before and after school for K-5 students. Students are transported by bus between Latchkey sites and attendance centers. Latchkey opens at 6AM until school begins and after school until 6PM. Services are available at following sites:
- Derby Hills Elementary, 2230 N. Woodlawn Blvd., (316) 788-8532 (students who attend Derby Hills & El Paso)
- Stone Creek Elementary, 3012 N. Triple Creek Dr., (316) 440-5132 (students who attend Stone Creek)
- Swaney Elementary, 501 English St., (316) 788-8064 (students who attend Park Hill & Swaney)
- Tanglewood Elementary, 830 N. Ridgecrest Dr., (316) 337-5672 (students who attend Tanglewood)
- Wineteer Elementary, 8801 E. Ent Dr., Wichita, (316) 684-0097 (students who attend Cooper, Oaklawn & Wineteer)
Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment for the first two weeks of care are due at the time of enrollment along with a $10 registration fee per student. This initial payment must be made in person at enrollment via credit or debit card, cash, check, money order or DCF Subsidy. In addition, any outstanding balances must be paid to complete enrollment.
School Year Enrollment Process
Please complete the following steps for Latchkey enrollment:
1. Submit the online Google enrollment form below. You will need to fill out one form per child.
2. Download and complete the Special Permissions Form. You will need one per child.
3. Return payment and Special Permissions Form.
26-27 Special Permissions Form
26-27 Latchkey Brochure
Weekly Rates
Mornings Only (Monday-Friday): $35
Afternoons Only (Monday-Friday): $45
Mornings & Afternoons (Monday-Friday): $55
Monday Mornings Only: $15
USD 260 Staff Rates
Mornings Only: $25
Afternoons Only: $35
Mornings & Afternoons: $40
Monday Mornings Only: $10
Weekly fees are prorated ONLY for days when Latchkey care is not available. Latchkey reserves the right to refuse service to families whose accounts are delinquent.
Extended Care Days
Extended care is available for students currently enrolled in Latchkey on days school is not in session due to inservice/staff work days or parent teacher conferences. Full days are 6AM-6PM, $30/per day, per/student (District Staff rate is $25 per student).
For more information, please contact Holly Wills, Program Coordinator at hwills@usd260.com .
Summer Latchkey
Enrollment for Summer Latchkey will open in early March 2027.
